Dear Reader,

It's my birthday, and I might cry, but I doubt it. You know why? I'm DESIGNING my day, my year, my life to be compatible with who I am in this world.
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I'm different than the majority IN SO MANY WAYS! Sometimes it's a drag and so tiring or even annoying. BUT...
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As I continue to recommit to living a life I love as a highly sensitive introvert with all my other unique temperaments, it gets better and better. It's a practice. I'm not perfect at it (dammit) and I have to recommit daily.
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It is all about the DESIGN. To me that means creating a plan and implementing it. One day at a time the plan will change, and I'll adapt it again. Sometimes I or the world will create what feels like a giant FAIL, but I remember it's a practice. And each day or even each minute is new.
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Today I am reveling in the simple fact that I know I must design my life. I am sooooo grateful to know that.

AND, I HAVE A BIRTHDAY OFFER FOR YOU.

Part of designing my sensitive life includes my new mission of expanding my HSP retreats to luxury (as you well know.) I am travelling to bucket list locations, staying at luxury resorts, and being treated like I am a treasured guest. I'm researching and finding those opportunities for myself and sharing them with you. (If you find a 5-star place like that, please let me know! I might plan a retreat there!)

If you commit to (pay your deposit for) our February 2026 Costa Rica retreat by the end of of my birthday weekend (tomorrow, Sunday, 16 November, Midnight PST) I'll increase your spa credit by $100. That means I'll treat you to a massage at the retreat (or facial). I'm spending my birthday money on YOU!
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HELLO! It's first come-first served in terms of the rooms! Many of you have told me you are joining Elaine and me in Costa Rica, but you aren't in line yet for choosing your room: Elaine just chose hers so it's off the list (sorry kids, it was a good one, but they are all phenomenal.)
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It's also time to start looking at flights. Put a Google Flights price alert on the flights you want. (Remember to arrive on or before the 14th and fly out on the 21st or later. When you have your retreat discovery call(s) with me, I'll help you figure all that out.
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Well, I'm off to the chilly Northern California beach I love to design a great birthday for myself. Wish you were here.

Love,
Alane
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​Cleanse Clarify Create, A Luxury HSP Retreat in the Rainforest of Costa Rica February 2026​

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Alane Freund, MS, MA​
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Lic. #LMFT36077)
International Consultant on High Sensitivity
​P 415-203-6600 E alane@areyouhighlysensitive.com

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