This session explores the practical and internal considerations around attending the upcoming retreat. The group discusses motivation, intention, and how to assess whether participation aligns with one’s current life circumstances. Topics include the tension between aspiration and capacity, concerns about readiness, and the impact of personal health, timing, and support structures. Participants reflect on how clarity about one’s intention and current state can help avoid both overreaching and unnecessary avoidance. There is also discussion about obstacles that can arise in the lead-up to retreat—logistical, emotional, or psychological—and how these might be met with awareness rather than seen as signs of failure or resistance. The conversation encourages honest self-reflection about what supports or hinders commitment, and how to engage the decision-making process with clarity and self-respect.