I didn’t think there was anything more restful than lying on the beach with the trill of blackbirds and the rush of wind in the aspen leaves.
Until we hosted a soundbath meditation series on the beach with @indigo.vibrations.
Oh my word. Melt into the vibrations and feel your body opening to a new level of relaxation. Witness whatever energy you’ve been carrying and trust the sound will carry you through to release.
Try a beach soundbath for yourself! There’s one session left on Wednesday, August 21 at 7pm - sign up with @indigo.vibrations to claim your spot on the sand.
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What does comfort feel like? Drop your favourite comfort moments in the comments!
Soft textures, warm sun, cool drinks, favourite tastes, a long hug, a talk with a friend or lover.
These outer comforts are cues for a much deeper message:
I am safe. I am witnessed. I am loved. I am rested. I am worthy.
When we can trust that comfort is available, all of life feels so much more possible and wonderful.
May you find comfort everywhere you need it. 🌸
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#comfort
World events have had me digging deep into my core values this winter, the same values that nourish our little studio retreat.
Back in the day, I was mentored in my graduate studies by both Palestinian and Israeli peacebuilders, and my family has generational roots in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burkina Faso.
The news cycle has hit hard, reminding me of our oneness around the globe. My life has been shaped by my friends’ first-hand stories of living with dignity under violent, oppressive systems motivated by greed, fear and superiority.
Every part of life has the capacity to open us up to the truth of our oneness, if we’re present enough to take it in.
This little retreat is built for rest as a radical act of love for ourselves, our loved ones and our world.
We don’t do vacations as escapism; we do them as a pathway to a more peaceful & equitable world, starting from the inside out.
Through deep, nourishing rest we create space for connection with our own bodies, the source of our humanity. When we can truly face our whole selves, we create the capacity for understanding, equity & solidarity with the rest of creation too.
May our deep rest lead us to the end of greed-fueled violence in Congo, Sudan and beyond, a free Palestine and a return of all hostages.
No matter what the winter weather brings outside, it’s always green in the studio.
Win your next winter stay at our woodsy, waterfront studio retreat! Check out our pinned post for details. Contest closes Friday, December 15.
While we get to enjoy our winters and our freedom, let’s keep working for a permanent ceasefire and a just peace in Gaza and the West Bank. Check out my stories for ways to help.
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It’s a perfect hot chocolate and games night!
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Which would you play first?
✅ Crib
✅ Boggle
✅ Chess
✅ Checkers
✅ Crazy Eights
✅ We’re Not Really Strangers
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When you mind just won’t slow down, create a little space to breathe.
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😇 The studio…
… Wait for it…
🙈 … aaaand he rest of my life. There’s a reason we keep that garage door locked! 😁
You know what I’m talking about - give me a shout out in the comments if you have a messy room where all the real magic happens!!
Or is it just me who needs a dynamite cleaner in my own home too?!
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Is that the neighbours I hear from the living room window?
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Yep! We just call them the neighbirds.
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Birds make the best neighbours. 🥰
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Dinner moods.
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The only thing that would make dinner here better is you!
☺️
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Help me find the bluejays!
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The sign says:
Baby blue jays below!
Nest fallen. Hiding in plants. Mama / Papa Jay still visiting. ❤️
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On Sunday, my guest messaged to tell me that the bluejay nest had just fallen off the veranda roof onto the ground!
😱
All the little fledgelings were ok, but they looked like they needed help. A few minutes of googling later, and we learned that fledgeling bluejays always spend several days on the ground at this stage, under the watchful eyes of their parents, while they learn to fly.
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So my guest made up this sweet sign so we can keep an eye out on how the little cuties are doing. Isn’t this the most enchanting little spot for the blue-babes to plant themselves for the moment?
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Somehow cooking on vacation feels just that much more spacious and exotic than every day cooking.
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What’s your favourite thing to cook on vacation?
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Pop it in the comments, I’d love to know. The studio has almost anything you need to cook all your favourite dishes, with easy cleanup too!
📷 @amsocialco
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It’s my birthday!
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The birds are serenading, the trees are greening, and my family & friends are working on making the studio even cozier than it was before.
🥰
And I slipped in some gratuitous giant doggy love at the end here for ya.
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Couldn’t ask for a better day.
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Prayer flags above the frozen lake.
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