retreats

Do you remember when you were little and the simplest things made you happy? Like coloring outside the lines, building cardboard castles, or making friendship bracelets with your best pals? Those were the days! We created things just for the fun of it, and it made us feel so alive. No pressure, no deadlines, just pure, joyful creativity. But then, life happens. We grow up. Jobs, family, responsibilities—life gets busy, and all those fun, creative projects we used to love slowly fade away. Suddenly, the paintbrushes are packed away, the sewing machine is collecting dust, and we forget how much...

Let’s talk about stress. I mean, we all know what it feels like, right? Sometimes it’s this looming dark cloud hanging over us, and other times it’s more subtle, like an annoying low hum you can’t quite shake. Stress sneaks in, whether it’s from work, family stuff, or just the whirlwind of keeping up with life. And while a little bit of stress can give us that push we need (like when you’ve got a deadline and suddenly you’re a superhero), too much of it—especially when it sticks around—can take a serious toll on our health. They call stress the...