Words are powerful. 

What is the true meaning of retreat?

re·​treat ri-ˈtrēt. : an act of going away especially from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable. How would you rate your life right now? Do you feel the need to retreat? Take a second, how does this reading this definition of retreat I got from Google make you feel?

After some reflecting, I agree with this googled definition of retreat, right down to the part of going away from something difficult or dangerous. While it may not seem like we are in danger or in difficulty, let me assure you, we are. My intention is not to inject fear or worry, but to shine light on the fact that humanity is moving faster, we have more technology that facilitates many things in our lives, but at the same time, it disconnects us from our true nature -  being in the REAL time with others and being in connection and harmony with Mother Earth. 

And being in disharmony with Mother Earth…. I would define this as very dangerous. She is our home and our mother. She is our greatest teacher and healer. Humans have lived in harmony with her for centuries. She gives us food to eat, fresh delicioous spring water to drink, she gives us trees to breathe oxygen, she takes all of our garbage and compost and turns it into new soil where we can plant seeds and more…. She is a living being. 

When was the last time you were present with her? The last time that you walked barefoot? The last time you went to a river and drank from a fresh spring? When was the last time you didn’t look at your phone for a day? What about the last time you talked to a stranger? Did you look them in the eyes? Do you have a garden? When you eat do you really stop and chew your food, and think about where it came from? All of these questions are so simple, but really, when is the last time you did any of this? 

As I continue to host ‘retreats’, collaborating and co-creating with different beautiful souls, I make a vow to the Planet Earth, as my work in this life time is also in service to her. 

I vow to respect the Earth, to listen to her, to connect with her and to bring humanity back their true Nature through my offerings. Through connection with our voice, sound, our bodies, meditation, ceremony, crystals… through drinking fresh water and eating local, consciously sourced food - we HEAL and we remember: we are divine beings, in this body, on this Earth for a short amount of time. Let us resepect this planet and make time to connect with ourselves and with each other. Let it be known that we are not alone, we have community and support. 

My next retreats are filled with divine activations and TREATS that your body, mind and soul are craving. Please check them out below.