women's retreats Archives - Page 3 of 5

Perspective

Last Saturday while I was at Esalen--a beautiful, legendary 40 year-old retreat center in stunning Big Sur, CA--leading a women’s retreat, I participated in a writing exercise that I assigned to the women in my group. As I lay on my belly…

Why Do I Lead Retreats?

Self-Care

Driving back from a yoga class this morning, Stephen Cope’s quote flitted across my mind: “Retreats don’t change our lives as much as they change where we stand in relationship to our lives—and our capacity to see the hidden possibilities…

Do You Need to Reset?

Self-Care

In the mid-seventies--as part of a radical move to simplify their lives--my parents hauled my four brothers and I from bustling San Antonio, TX to a remote area of Northern California. We lived in the majestic Sierra Nevada Mountains near…

Breathe

Work Life Balance

I heard a movement teacher say the other day that every time we take a deep breath, our physiology and emotional makeup is completely altered. So in other words, remembering to breathe, can be life changing! I returned back to the office this…

Be Here Now … Really?!

Spirituality

Growing up, my parents used to quote a lot of annoying phrases to me. They were boomers, intellectuals and spiritual seekers, and were always looking for new perspectives and teachings to expand their minds. (My dad liberally quoted passages…

I Choose Love

Self-Care

Twelve years ago, right before I got married, I vividly remember living in an apartment in central Austin with my husband-to-be and reading Return to Love by Marianne Williamson. The book’s messages changed my life. The core theme that I…

Love the One You’re With

Self-Care

Love the one you’re with and that would be you. Bryon Katie, author I’m about to overflow with insights and revelations. If I didn’t have so many deadlines this week, I’d grab my journal and pens, head for the nearest cave with a…

Pause

Self-Care

I was recently visiting with a friend and reminded her I’d be gone this coming weekend to attend a women’s retreat. I could see her pause for a while, before she replied (we had just been discussing how challenging it can be on a family…

What the World Needs Now

Women's Empowerment

Even though I come from a large family, growing up, I often felt isolated. My parents were big seekers. Much of their energy was spent on their personal quest to find or experience God---and they encouraged us to do the same. Yet, in the…

Unexpected Gifts

Self-Care

"Life isn't about waiting for the storms to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain." - Vivian Green I’ve been writing a lot lately about living in the unknown, the process of birthing “what’s next” and the gifts that can come…

Inspiration

Life Balance

Art is the only way to run away without leaving home. -- Twyla Tharp I finished my writing sabbatical on Friday and felt some sadness. I could have kept going. Maybe I’ll take another break this fall. I’m definitely feeling ripe around…

Being Present

Self-Care

I love it when the Universe calls me up to the plate, puts a bat in my hands, throws me a big old curve ball and sees how I’m going to react. I’m really getting the opportunity to practice what I preach right now. My husband was layed…

Posts

Perspective

Why Do I Lead Retreats?

Do You Need to Reset?

Breathe

Be Here Now … Really?!

I Choose Love

Love the One You’re With

Pause

What the World Needs Now

Unexpected Gifts

Inspiration

Being Present

Sign up and receive my meditation on How To Start Your Day Intentionally.

Sign up and receive my meditation on How To Start Your Day Intentionally.

Get In Touch

Popular Blog Posts

Upcoming Events