3 Ways to Practice Self-Compassion

“There is something wonderfully bold and liberating about saying yes to our entire imperfect and messy life.”
― Tara Brach, author, Radical Acceptance

Once I was at a retreat and the facilitator said, “The way we talk to ourselves, is the way we talk to others.” These words have stayed with me.  I have found the gentler, kinder and more self-accepting I can be with myself, the better for all. This week I’m getting real, unpacking all my unrealistic expectations and embracing “good is good enough”. Watch a 2-minute video on how I invite in more self-compassion:

Want more? Read 4 Ideas for Self-Compassion. And, drop me a line, I’d love to hear where this lands with you this week.

If you’d like personal support for practicing the art of self-compassion and exploring new ways of being, join me and soulful, like-hearted women from across the southeast US and beyond on Friday, April 25th from 9-5 pm for “Tending Your Creative Fire: A Women’s Self-Renewal Retreat.” Fly in and make a weekend of it (fly in to Asheville, Charlotte or Greenville). The early bird rate was just extended for a limited time. Join us here or at another 2025 event.

Warmly,

UPCOMING SELF-RENEWAL EVENTS TO SUPPORT YOU:

• • April 25, 2025 ~ Tending Your Creative Fire: A Women’s Self-Renewal Retreat ~ 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Lake Logan Retreat Center, Canton, NC (20 min. from Asheville). Join women from across NC and the Southeast US as we enjoy a day of deep replenishment, renewal and sisterhood. Special discount for Hurricane Helene victims. An ideal retreat to bring family/friends to and enjoy a weekend in the Blue Ridge mountains. Early bird rate available for a limited time.  Learn more/register here.
  • Schedule me to speak in 2025-26. Did you know my primary work is speaking professionally at national/regional conferences, employee events and to companies/organizations worldwide? I love weaving neuroscience, life balance strategies, mindfulness & resiliency practices to create unforgettable workshops & presentations that help people feel more creative, focused, resourced and alive. Learn more about my speaking here.
  • Lead women’s groups/retreats! Secrets to Facilitating Life-Changing Women’s Groups/Retreats in Uncertain Times ~ an online, self-paced mentoring course. Would you like to empower women in your area in 2025 through facilitating women’s groups/retreats? Based on Renee’s 30+ years experience training 450+ facilitators and teaching at world-renowned retreat centers like Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, this supportive, empowering on-demand video course offers everything you need to start facilitating women’s circles and retreats. Only $195. Learn more.
  • Wild Souls Nature Adventures (based in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western NC): authentic movement classes, community song circles, full moon hikes, meditation/resiliency workshops, women’s circles & more. Have me design a custom experience for your team/friends. Join us Sunday, April 6th, for our next Wild Souls Authentic Movement Classes near Asheville, NC.  Learn more.