Retreat is so important for our soul, it can come in so many forms, from staying home to going away for weeks, it maybe by yourself, as a couple, or with family and friends. But the basis of it is to switch of from day to day life to relax and gain energy, and this is nourishing for your soul and will increase your wellness.
I remember listening to this podcast many years ago - Up for a Chat Podcast - The Importance of Retreat - I wasn't able to go to the retreat in 2013 that this was recorded at but I was determined to go to the next one and I did in 2014. The reason this topic has been brought to light for me again is that I was lucky enough to have a weekend of retreats, they were small and different, but it was a break from day to day life.
On Friday hubby was home early so I could have a girls night away in the beautiful Daylesford, it was so nice to wander the streets and relax in a lovely location with such beautiful souls. We talked lots and lots, I was able to crochet and I started reading a book called "Mindful 2.0" by Vikki Kelly to sum it up...BLISS!!!
I remember listening to this podcast many years ago - Up for a Chat Podcast - The Importance of Retreat - I wasn't able to go to the retreat in 2013 that this was recorded at but I was determined to go to the next one and I did in 2014. The reason this topic has been brought to light for me again is that I was lucky enough to have a weekend of retreats, they were small and different, but it was a break from day to day life.
On Friday hubby was home early so I could have a girls night away in the beautiful Daylesford, it was so nice to wander the streets and relax in a lovely location with such beautiful souls. We talked lots and lots, I was able to crochet and I started reading a book called "Mindful 2.0" by Vikki Kelly to sum it up...BLISS!!!
On Saturday I came home while hubby dropped kids at his parents for a sleepover, so we could attend The Great Australians Gala Dinner with hubbies work colleagues. I felt like we were in our 20's (pre-children) attending this black tie function, and I was floating on air after getting my hair done and being able to wear a dress that is 10 years old. We had an amazing time and expectantly meet up with friends from our 20's.
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So I have been blessed with a friends retreat and a couple retreat in the one weekend, and in a few weeks we are having a family retreat in the bush. But retreat can also be at home, like
Warmest Wishes
Jana xo
- Soak in the bath with a facial, instead of getting lunches packed or folding the washing. These chores can wait and will get done.
- Treat yourself to a morning out of the norm, be it a bush walk, reading a book or self indulging shopping.
Warmest Wishes
Jana xo
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