Posted on 5/2/2025 | By Generative Gaze

The A Time to Deepen: Reimagine, Redefine, and Realign retreat also featured Dr. Lemuel W. Watson, (https://lemuelwatson.com/) He offered a deeply moving and reflective session titled “Letting Go: Kissed by God.”

A seasoned executive, scholar, and transformational leader, Dr. Watson drew from his expansive career across higher education, nonprofit organizations, small business, and entrepreneurial leadership to guide participants through a personal journey of release, realignment, and renewal.

Using the power of story, song, and embodied wisdom, Dr. Watson invited retreatants into a sacred pause—an opportunity to sit with the discomfort of change, the complexity of emotions, and the necessity of inner inquiry. His message was clear and compassionate: “Pain is Spirit’s way of getting our attention.”

Encouraging participants to “sit with uncertainty,” he created a space where individuals could safely examine long-held assumptions and release emotions and patterns no longer serving their growth. His facilitation inspired profound self-reflection and grounded clarity—hallmarks of his integrative leadership approach.

Emphasizing the importance of self-care and reverence for the body as a temple, Dr. Watson encouraged all present to ask a guiding question that echoed long after the session closed:

“What is mine to do?”

Through his presence and practice, Dr. Watson reminded the community that letting go is not about giving up—it’s about making space for what truly aligns. His session was a powerful embodiment of the retreat’s core themes, offering tools for resilience, compassion, and conscious leadership.

To learn more about Dr. Watson’s work, visit https://lemuelwatson.com/). For future retreat updates, visit GenerativeGaze.org.