Retreat on Feb 6th

Retreat on Feb 6th
February 6th, we went to Macau Tower for our Retreat of HONR 202 course.
Before the retreat, everyone was very exciting about that. Because it is the first time for most of us to try the skywalk. We were looking forward to stand on the top of the tower. However, we also knew that the difficulties and challenges that we would face to. Imagine that we stand on the top of the tower, the height and coldness is a big problem. Most of us are quite scared with the height. But we also look into it with another aspect. When we were standing highly, we can enjoy the beautiful view of Macau, which we might rarely see before. Thus, things always have two sides. When we are going to take the challenge, we should not forget those good staff coming with difficulties.
About 11:00, we went to the top of Macau tower. The feeling of directly confronting things is quite different from imagination. When we were stand on the 233-meter high floor, the scenes were not as what we imagine before. Because the bad weather, we were nearly standing in the fog. However, the weather also brought us the feeling of unknown. Prof. Udani divided us into two groups. I was in the first group.
When we started our skywalk, I find different people may have different feelings. Excitement, happiness, scariness… To our surprise, nearly all of us took an optimistic attitude. We knew that we can smile to any fears and difficulties. Teachers and staffs also cheered us up. At that time, I know fears were not the only stuff that we had, when we were facing the challenges and obstacles. To enjoy the process of challenging, to challenge ourselves, is also very important for us to achieve the goals. When you were a leader, your mood was not only concerned with yourself, but also it may affect others. If you take the positive attitude towards the difficulties, your fellowships would be influenced by your optimism.
In the afternoon, Prof. Udani led us to try something that also most of us had never tried, the rock climbing. Before this time, I have ever just seen someone do sports climbing on TV. It seems very exciting and dangerous. This time I have the opportunity to try it. What an exciting event!
Thus, I volunteered to be the one of my team.
Firstly, I stand on the ground to see other classmates climbing. Some of them reached very high level, however, others were not. No matter they were a “Spiderman “or “Spiderwoman”, the rest were consistent on supporting them. Someone who had the experience of climbing shout to tell them how to climb. Others who were not good at climbing they were also crying “Come on” to make an effort helping them. Finally, it was my turn. When I stepped to the first floor and held the stone, I know that it was a way that I could not look back. I had to hold on to the last. Just like I entered HC. Though there are chances for me to give up, I would not be the loser of HC. Just move on, no matter what kind of difficulties and obstacles I need to overcome.
It was really an excellent retreat day. Apart from the excitement of Skywalk, the sense of success of being the “Spiderman”, the experience of how to face difficulties and my shortcomings is the most important things that I gained from my retreat. Look forward our next Retreat!