The notion of retreating, especially in the face of personal or societal challenges, is beautifully articulated by Zoa in her discussion of Intentional Vitality Retreats. The podcast episode delves into the various reasons one would choose to go on a retreat, ranging from the need for self-care to the desire to reconnect with oneself amidst the chaos of daily responsibilities. Zoa explains that retreats serve as a vital pause, allowing individuals to regroup, rethink their approaches to life’s challenges, and ultimately return to their daily lives with renewed energy and perspective. Immersing oneself in nurturing environments, indulging in wholesome food, and engaging in community activities are all key components that Zoa emphasizes as beneficial during a retreat experience.
Zoa underscores the significance of focusing solely on oneself during the retreat. Participants are reminded that this time is for personal growth and rejuvenation, free from the usual distractions and obligations of everyday life. The shared experience among women at the retreat fosters a sense of belonging and support, creating a nurturing atmosphere where everyone encourages each other to prioritize self-care. Zoa also highlights the emotional relief that comes from stepping away from caregiving roles, allowing participants to recharge their spirits without the weight of responsibility. The episode encourages listeners to contemplate the transformative potential of attending a retreat, framing it as a necessary step for anyone feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands.
Moreover, Zoa touches upon the lasting impact of these experiences, as she hopes that the connections made during the retreat will extend beyond the event itself. The community formed can act as a valuable support system as participants return to their everyday lives, promoting accountability and continued wellness practices. Zoa’s invitation to consider attending an Intentional Vitality Retreat serves as a reminder that everyone deserves the opportunity to invest in themselves and their well-being, making the case for the profound benefits of taking a break and focusing on self-care.
Takeaways:
- Going on a retreat allows you to focus solely on yourself and your needs.
- Retreating provides a space to decompress and alleviate the overwhelming pressures of daily life.
- Intentional Vitality Retreats immerse participants in self-care, delicious food, and community support.
- At a retreat, you can pause your caregiving role and take time for self-nurturing.
- Connecting with nature during a retreat helps settle your spirit and enhances wellness.
- Retreats create an environment free from the usual distractions of life, promoting mindfulness.
Transcript
Why go on a retreat during times of war, Retreat is an action taken when you're losing and you need to regroup and rethink in order to resume the fight so that you can have a greater chance of success.
Speaker A:During a relationship disagreement, retreat is often the action taken by the one who prefers to avoid conflict in life.
Speaker A:We retreat in order to stop feeling overwhelmed.
Speaker A:To make space and time to think.
Speaker A:To make space and time to create a shift.
Speaker A:To make space and time.
Speaker A:To just create.
Speaker A:To make space and time to focus on yourself.
Speaker A:We retreat.
Speaker A:When you go on a retreat, you leave the normal world behind you.
Speaker A:Immerse in something new.
Speaker A:At an intentional vitality retreat, you are immersing in self care in all its forms.
Speaker A:Terrific food that nurtures your body.
Speaker A:Amazing women that feed your soul.
Speaker A:New ideas and viewpoints that expand your mind.
Speaker A:Nature immersion that momentarily takes your breath away.
Speaker A:You go on retreat in order to focus on you, yourself and no one else.
Speaker A:That does not mean that you ignore those around you or push them away.
Speaker A:Quite the opposite.
Speaker A:The women around you at an intentional vitality retreat will encourage you, support you, and want to see that you are choosing yourself first.
Speaker A:You go on retreat for the food.
Speaker A:Yes.
Speaker A:The awesome, wholesome, fresh, organic, local, real food.
Speaker A:Food that nurtures you and helps you feel energetic, light and juicy.
Speaker A:Food made with love and not by you.
Speaker A:Food that satisfies your body, mind and soul.
Speaker A:At an intentional vitality retreat, expect all of this and more.
Speaker A:You go on retreat in order to allow someone to care for you.
Speaker A:You go on retreat in order to feel nurtured.
Speaker A:On an intentional vitality retreat.
Speaker A:Zoe has taken care of everything for you.
Speaker A:I take care of everything for you.
Speaker A:All the arrangements are made.
Speaker A:You just get to show up and be present.
Speaker A:It is so calming to know and trust that someone else has everything covered.
Speaker A:You go on retreat for the sleep.
Speaker A:Wonderful, glorious, uninterrupted sleep.
Speaker A:Revel in the joys of clean, soft sheets, quiet rooms and no one to share with.
Speaker A:On an intentional vitality retreat, you will have plenty of time to wind down and prepare for your fabulous sleep.
Speaker A:You go on retreat in order to stop being a caregiver at home.
Speaker A:You're likely the one who's taking care of everyone else.
Speaker A:The dependable one.
Speaker A:The one who knows exactly how to do everything.
Speaker A:You are the first one they call when trouble occurs.
Speaker A:On retreat.
Speaker A:All of those people are simply on pause.
Speaker A:You set up everything they need for the duration of your escape.
Speaker A:You trust that they have everything covered while you retreat for yourself.
Speaker A:You go on retreat to connect to yourself and the earth around you.
Speaker A:Intentional Vitality Retreats are set in places with natural scenery so beautiful you want to sit in awe for a while so that the experience settles on your soul.
Speaker A:You feel beautiful just for being there in connection to the natural world we live in.
Speaker A:You go on retreat so you can be the only one you are responsible for on retreat.
Speaker A:You only have to worry about you if you are hungry, no one else.
Speaker A:You only have to get yourself ready for bed.
Speaker A:No one else.
Speaker A:You get yourself up for the day, no one else.
Speaker A:You bring only your own water bottle, not one for everyone else.
Speaker A:It'll be wonderful.
Speaker A:You go on retreat to join a community seeking to create the same thing for their live that you are on an intentional Vitality Retreat.
Speaker A:You are part of a small group of women who want to turn away from the world temporarily in order to focus on creating more wellness for themselves one baby step at a time.
Speaker A:Ideally, this community vibe goes home with you.
Speaker A:It is my hope that you stay connected to these women after you go home in order to have support as you each begin to take the actions you planned for yourself on your retreat.
Speaker A:Many of you, I hope, will look forward to your next retreat experience with your new wellness tribe.
Speaker A:You go on retreat in order to focus the normal distractions and interruptions of life do not occur on retreat.
Speaker A:Your phone is unimportant on retreat.
Speaker A:Your email waits for a convenient time that does not affect your sleep or your day.
Speaker A:There's no work drama, no deadlines all day long.
Speaker A:On an intentional Vitality Retreat, you have wellness, self care and self love on your mind.
Speaker A:There's time for ideas to swirl around in your head.
Speaker A:There's time to set priorities.
Speaker A:There's time to create an action plan.
Speaker A:You go on retreat to decompress before you explode or implode.
Speaker A:Life is big and heavy sometimes.
Speaker A:There's children, aging, parent care, job money, divorce, illness, loss.
Speaker A:If like life has recently loaded a bit more onto your plate, you need to retreat.
Speaker A:If life has recently unloaded your plate, you need to retreat.
Speaker A:At an Intentional Vitality Retreat, you can both develop a self care plan that takes the overwhelm away and use your newfound freedom to reprioritize how you practice self care.
Speaker A:If you have never been on retreat, isn't it about time?
Speaker A:If you have been on a retreat before, you know how valuable the experience is.
Speaker A:I hope you join us for the next Intentional Vitality Retreat where you will focus on upgrading your self care.
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