Once you have committed, the first most common question is where to go on retreat? A Personal Retreat can be done just about anywhere, but there are some things you might consider. There are also plenty of problems to avoid. I’ll share a few tips that will help you make this important decision on where … Read More
A Retreat Coach? This is Personal! The Personal Retreat is intended to be done by yourself. You don’t have a family member, spouse, or friend who you drag along with you to discuss the various steps you’re going through. All the steps are exclusively yours and yours alone to take. A retreat coach might not … Read More
Just about everywhere we look today someone is hawking the benefits of mindfulness. “Treat Heart Disease” “Eliminate Test Anxiety” “Treat Bowl and Gut Issues” “Improve Grades” “Treat Skin Rashes” “Increase Brain Mass” I’m not even going to list them all. Just try a search. It’s just not for everyone… I’m going to admit something to … Read More
Talking to a friend this week inspired me to write this “create a new life” post. She’s got a brilliant head on her shoulders, very creative and has great determination. She might even be like me; hard to get going, but once a plan is in place, watch out! I think we all have some … Read More
For your Retreat, you need to bring the basics. You don’t want to bring too much that will be a distraction but you certainly don’t want to be left wanting for something either. Your retreat can last up to a day. You’ll need more than just a notepad! Food I’m a big advocate for eating … Read More
You can’t finish a Personal Retreat until you start, and you can’t start without planning your retreat date. When I think about the folks who are going to buy my book and start a personal retreat, I can’t help but think of the worst stumbling block. Starting. I want to help them out and give … Read More
The image featured here is an amazing representation of what stream of consciousness really means. The mind is a truly amazing thing, making connections to memory from the incredible number of stimuli we experience. Sights, smells, touch, sounds, and tastes can send us through a whirlwind of thoughts – sometimes just pieces, or deeply meaningful … Read More
3 weeks to go My retreat is just around the corner and I’m spending a little time reviewing the one from last year. I’m curious about where I am now and how much different that is from where I was just before my last retreat. I wouldn’t say desperate is a good word to describe … Read More
I am starting my personal retreat! It’s actually my second retreat. The last one was about a year ago, and I learned so much. Using some of the items from the last one is a great springboard for the one upcoming. In the book I wrote, I talk about preparation for your retreat. That preparation … Read More