Mini Retreat

Our retreat of 12 women suddenly reduced to 5, so it was canned.

It was decided that Heart of Gold, The Gypsy and I would enjoy a mini retreat, just the three of us.

Before lunch, we drew three cards.

My first card simply said “MOVE - just keep dancing”

The second card was from a hummingbird pack and was “Powerful Warrior”. It told me ‘Do not feel small. You are stronger, braver and more valued than you know. It’s time to tap into your true source of power.’

My third card was this …

We enjoyed a vegan lasagne for lunch. I can’t tell you how delicious and flavourful that lasagne was! I know right!?!? VEGAN!

I provided dessert of berries with chocolate mousse. The choc mousse was 2 x avocados, 1/4 cup of cacao powder, 1/3 cup maple syrup, 1/2 cup of coconut cream and a pinch of salt all blended in the blender. Rich and delicious.

After lunch we continued our retreat exercises.

List 10 things that you’re grateful for:

1. Barry
2. Heather
3. Annemarie
4. Juniper and Hazel
5. My bed
6. Cool breezes
7. Harley
8. My pool area
9. My senses
10. The colour yellow

Ten of my Specialities:

1. I’m creative
2. I’m kind
3. I’m resilient
4. I’m discerning
5. I’m loving
6. I’m courageous
7. I’m flexible
8. I’m mindful
9. I’m tolerant
10. I’m grateful

Ten of my skills:

1. Cooking
2. Art
3. Dog training
4. Creativity
5. Photography
6. Writing
7. Guiding
8. Swimming
9. Teaching
10. Researching

Try it for yourself. It’s one of the hardest things to do. Listing positive things about yourself.

To start off, we had to help each other.

We are so worried about appearing to be arrogant, self centred and egotistical, but it’s important to practice self love, acknowledge and recognise our gifts, powers, values and skills and be proud of them!

As relaxing and inspiring as the day was, it was also exhausting and draining. I arrived home at 4pm and did nothing.

Adoring Husband cooked dinner and BGWLBH made salads. I didn’t eat.

Now, I’m ready to sleep. Soundly I hope.

Nite all.