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What would you love? How about a retreat from the front lines?

Dear Reader, Have you registered for my new webinar, Retreat as Spiritual Practice? I've offered it twice already and the reception has been so enthusiastic that I'm offering it again: This Sunday I'm hosting it once again. Although I'm not charging, you do need to register here.But first I have a question for you: "What would you love?" Go ahead, take a moment and ask yourself. Now, close your eyes, take three conscious breaths, and ask again, "What would you REALLY love?"It is through...

Dear Reader, Thank you so much for registering for the Retreat as Spiritual Practice webinar last week. Many of you requested a replay since you couldn't make it, and maybe you have more questions if you did attend, so we're on! This Sunday I'm hosting a REPLAY. You do need to re-register here. But first I have a question for you: "What would you love?" Go ahead, take a moment and ask yourself. Now, close your eyes, take three conscious breaths, and ask again, "What would you REALLY love?"It...

People hiking along a jungle trail in Costa Rica. Title of video: The Way Home, Homecoming for the Soul

Dear Reader, You said you were intrigued, and for good reason. The Cleanse, Clarify, Create Costa Rica retreat for highly sensitive people is LIVE. I can't wait to tell you all about this beautiful, healing, spectacular HOME in the rainforest that I have found for YOU. Imiloa believes in HOME — not as a place, but as a frequency you recognize the moment you arrive. I know. I was there last month. As we entered the gate, my new friend (staff member, Vielka, who was driving) said “Welcome to...

Dear Reader, Click here to see the countdown and add the link to your calendar. Or you can also use this link to sign in at the start time (Today, 4pm Eastern US)Success people, especially the sensitive ones know how important it is to retreat from the frontline, take stock of your resources, and replenish your supplies (and energy.)Why is Retreat a Spiritual Practice? Because ... Retreat is a critical component to nurturing your inner life. Retreat is an opportunity to revisit the sacred....

Dear Reader, I'm all about retreat, and I bet you are too. Living in this world as a sensitive = Needing to step away ➡️ RETREAT. You don't have to wait until the world chews you up and spits you out to retreat and restore. Successful HPSs (and all people) know that retreat is both prevention and cure... and it is a key to a healthy inner life. You may have heard, April is HSP Spirituality Month, and perhaps you have seen my or Elaine Aron's notices about our special month for honoring the...

person meditating at end of a long pier over a lake at sunrise with mountains in the distance

Dear Reader, I'm all about retreat, and I bet you are too. Living in this world as a sensitive = Needing to step away! I'm reentering the regular world after my own retreat in Costa Rica. I was working on our 2026 Luxury Retreat, with boots (bare feet) on the ground in the rainforest at Imiloa, and though I was working, it was still quite the life-changing experience. I returned home just in time for HSP Spirituality Month, and perhaps you have seen my or Elaine Aron's notices about our...

Beautiful, plant-based breakfast spread in Costa Rica including homemade granola, tropical fruits and yummy breakfast bread with chocolate.

Dear Reader, Pre-Breakfast Breakfast... How is that HSP friendly? Remember, you were born to be the emotional and spiritual leader, the priestly advisor or the shaman. You awaken to discover a hot drink on your doorstep. You wander to the kitchen and find a luxurious spread of nourishing food and a hot drink refill table, but it's not time for breakfast yet, you are just on your way to a morning meditation, stretch, yoga, hike, or a sit in the garden... When you are practicing emotional...

Click here to view video. How intrigued are you? It's coming: The all-inclusive luxury retreat for HSPs solo or with their partner (spouse, best friend(s), teen/adult child, mom). I love the idea of being cared for from the first moment we arrive as honored and sacred guests. That's Imiloa, the home of our exclusive, jungle, eco-resort retreat coming in February 2026! Tell us you're intrigued, and we'll send you updates because, guess what? I'm on my way! That's right, I am enroute to Costa...

Picture of the jungle retreat and link to a video of sneak peeks at Imiloa, the home of our Luxury HSP Retreat

Click here to view video. How intrigued are you? It's coming: The all-inclusive luxury retreat for HSPs solo or with their partner (spouse, best friend(s), teen/adult child, mom). I love the idea of being cared for from the first moment we arrive as honored and sacred guests. That's Imiloa, the home of our exclusive, jungle, eco-resort retreat coming in February 2026! Tell us you're intrigued, and we'll send you updates because, guess what? I'm on my way! That's right, I am enroute to Costa...

Wow, it is March 2025! Spring is almost here, and I'm gearing up for Daylight Savings Time. As an HSP, every change requires a bit of gearing up, all the more for the sensitive youth, though they are truly resilient. It's just the change makes it harder on the parents, haha. Our next office hours gathering is tomorrow, Friday at 10am Pacific | 1pm Eastern, and I expect we'll do a bit of coaching for this big transition of time and season. Our other March meetings will be the 12th and 30th,...