joy.full
a truth i am sinking into:
when you know this is the path (that this is your path), you must show up and do the work.
(even when it is hard and might seem impossible. even when you don't think others will ever get it.)
keeping your heart open and letting hope partner with trust will be important guides along your way.
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each time i return from a be present retreat, i struggle with how to share all that unfolded. each retreat has been simply all that i hoped it would be plus whipped cream and cherries and the warmest hug of truth and love one could experience. (seriously, they really have been that good.) the joy retreat was oh my goodness simply fantastic. so much love and light and laughter and beauty. (thank you girls. big. thank you.)
gathering women together and providing space for them to show up as themselves feels as though it will always be my life's work. i am so blessed.
the final day of this retreat was the first time i have been the last person to leave (usually i have a friend or two with me). after walking through the house one more time, i put on my rain boots and headed out for a final walk through the sand. i had so much fun snapping away with my iphone that i feel moved to share a few of these photos with you over the next few days. i am going to pair the photos with a musing of sorts about what i am learning and leaning into as i breathe in the truth of the gifts these retreats give me.
what i know in be present retreats
Reader Comments (9)
And as a new mum it is oh so important to take time to minister to yourself. It makes you a better wife and mother.
Oh my goodness, Liz, this gives me goosebumps. I have just returned from my own little Space Between retreat (3rd one!) and I can relate to every single word you are saying here. Right down to being the last one to leave.... thought about you often... it is just a great big ripple effect from your very first BePresent retreat. Oh.... and by the way, I have those same boots!! XOX
so glad it was a lovely experience for all. Wish I could have been there. Happy you're back safe and sound. xoxo
This brings back happy memories of the ones I was lucky enough to attend. I thought about you all this past week/weekend.
By the way, can you see Africa right above the foam between your boots?! (It could also be a bull snorting fire out of his nostrils.)
Oh I loved reading this. I am getting ready for my second photography retreat on the Oregon Coast and I really needed to read the beginning of your post ( and then the rest of it! ) Thank you so much. Helps me prepare myself for the journey.
xo *Catherine
I so hope to attend one of your retreats one day (soon). Until then I look forward to hear more of their goodness :)
Yes! Yes! and another truth, maybe: it doesn't really matter if others ever get it. If you follow and honor your own path, that is enough.
Can't wait to hear all about it!
What app did you use for this one -- and love the border!