We are a few weeks post retreat and I wanted to share a bit about the weekend and express my sincere gratitude to the women who attended. I also want to recognize and express my gratitude to the businesses that supported this Mom’s retreat.
As women, we wear many hats and juggle so many things at once that it’s become a societal norm to compare and compete for who is doing/being/accomplishing/juggling the most. I find myself doing this at times because we are so conditioned to boast about how we can manage so much.
When I had the idea to gather some women together and create a weekend away from the hustle and bustle, I wanted to make it all about them so that they could rejuvenate, relax, and rest from their daily lives. Along with that, I wanted to incorporate my core business beliefs of creating connection, support, and empowerment amongst women because this journey is not meant to be done alone.
Wow. I was blown away. These women became fast friends, exposing real and raw pieces of themselves during our Friday night activity which was designed to get to know one another on a deeper level. We continued to connect by sharing wisdom, tips, tools, and resources with each other based on our shared experiences.
This weekend reminded me how important making personal connections with women who have similar daily triumphs and struggles really is. We need to take time out of our regularly scheduled lives to reconnect with ourselves, because by wearing all the hats and juggling all the things we sometimes lose sight of who we are. We can forget what a hot cup of coffee tastes like, or how refreshing it can be to sit outside and flip through magazines, making dreams for ourselves and our family. Connecting with other mommas is also essential for our mental and emotional health. There is something so comforting about knowing that we are not alone. That there is a tribe of women who have walked in our shoes and are open and willing to share their stories to help us manage ours.
With all that being said, I encourage you to find sometime to connect. Whether it's with yourself, with a friend or even a stranger. We all need to feel connected and supported on this journey.
Lastly, I want to thank the amazing companies that stepped up and sponsored this retreat. Their generous donations made the weekend the success that it was. These women were able to walk away from the weekend feeling full, pampered, and energized.
A HUGE thank you to our Sponsors:
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