From Inside Out
From Inside Out
In 2024, the second of the Inside Out movies was released, nine years after the original film. This guided retreat will help you to become more aware of your driving emotions, much like the characters in Inside Out, who represent different feelings inside a young girl’s mind. Through this retreat, you’ll explore how emotions shape your thoughts and actions, while also being introduced to Saints and scripture passages that correspond to your emotions.
As you enter into a quiet and contemplative space, reflect on Psalm 51:10: “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.” In addition to the meditative practices, you will have the opportunity to watch and reflect on both Inside Out (the original) and Inside Out II. These films provide a unique lens through which to explore your inner world and deepen your connection with the emotional and spiritual journey you are undertaking.
Date: Monday 7th July until Monday 7th July
Time: Starting at 7pm on the 7th July and concluding on the 7th July morning.
Location: Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre, 362 Albert St, East Melbourne 3002
Cost :$1,705.00 incl GST (Cancellations made within 14 days of the event are non-refundable.)
Booking: Reserve your place today by contacting our team at the Melbourne Centre
Who is it for?
- Anyone looking to explore their inner emotional life: Whether you’re dealing with challenging emotions or simply seeking to understand yourself better, this retreat provides an opportunity to reflect on the emotions that shape your thoughts and actions.
- Those interested in integrating spirituality with emotional wellness: The retreat combines introspection with Christian spirituality, offering scriptural insights and reflections to help you grow in both emotional and spiritual health.
- Catholics and Christians: While open to people of all backgrounds, this retreat particularly caters to those who wish to connect their emotional journey with their faith, through the guidance of Saints and scripture passages.
- People in need of quiet and restorative time: If you are looking for a peaceful space to step back from the busyness of life, focus on personal reflection, and renew your spirit, this retreat provides a calm, contemplative environment.
- Fans of Inside Out (both the original and Inside Out II): For those who appreciate the film’s portrayal of emotions and want to explore its themes more deeply in a spiritual context, this retreat will be an enriching experience.
What You Will Gain:
Participants in this retreat can expect to gain several meaningful benefits, including:
- Increased Emotional Awareness: By exploring the core emotions highlighted in Inside Out, participants will develop a deeper understanding of their own emotional life. They’ll learn to identify and process their emotions, gaining clarity on how their feelings influence their actions, thoughts, and relationships.
- Spiritual Growth and Renewal: Through the reflection on scripture and the guidance of Saints, participants will have the opportunity to align their emotional experiences with their spiritual journey. The retreat will foster spiritual renewal, with prayers and reflections that can help participants grow closer to God.
- A Clean Heart and Renewed Spirit: Drawing on the power of Psalm 51:10, participants will reflect on the process of inner cleansing and transformation. The retreat offers a chance to seek emotional healing and spiritual renewal, leaving with a refreshed sense of peace and purpose.
- Practical Tools for Emotional Balance: The retreat will provide practical insights and tools, including ways to manage and balance emotions with faith. Participants will be equipped with strategies for recognizing and addressing emotional triggers, offering a healthier approach to emotional well-being.
- A Safe and Supportive Space for Reflection: The quiet and contemplative setting will allow individuals to pause from daily distractions and engage in deep reflection. The retreat fosters a supportive environment where participants can safely explore and process their emotions.
- Connection with Film Themes: Watching and reflecting on Inside Out and Inside Out II in a spiritual context will deepen participants’ understanding of the film’s themes, helping them see their emotions from a fresh perspective. They will also have the opportunity to discuss these reflections in small groups, gaining insights from others.
- Enhanced Spiritual Practices: The integration of Saints, scripture, and reflective exercises will allow participants to develop or strengthen their spiritual practices, leading to a more profound connection with their faith.
In sum, participants will leave this retreat with a greater sense of emotional balance, spiritual clarity, and personal growth, equipped to navigate life’s emotional complexities with a renewed spirit.
Reflection Day Schedule
- 9.00am : Individual welcome and cuppa together
- 9.30am : Eamonn and Linda will guide you through the day
- 3.30pm : Depart
Note: Specific details and timing may vary.
Meet Your Retreat Faciliators: Rita Malvisi
Rita has been a Sister of St Joseph for over thirty years. She trained as a primary school teaching, working in city and country schools. She has also working in Secondary education as well as a Pastoral Associate in a Parish setting. Rita currently is involved in adult faith formation at the Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre in Melbourne. She is a trained Spiritual Director, and is the current National Chair of one of the Spiritual Direction Networks.
Registration Details
- Dates: Monday 7th July until Monday 14th July 2025
- Location: Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre 362 Albert St, East Melbourne VIC 3002
- Cost: $1,705 including GST
- Booking: Contact the Melbourne centre to reserve your place today.
Additional Information
- What to Bring: A journal.