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10/11/2026

The Gift of Friendship - Meditation M***a
There are some people who come into your life and become part of your story in a way that no amount of time, distance, or change can ever undo. They are the people who have known you through every version of yourself, who remember the stories you’ve long forgotten, and who can make you laugh until you p*e your pants (no joke!)

Recently, my best friend Alisa and I reunited in Newport, Rhode Island, to celebrate something pretty pretty special: 50 years of friendship!

I’m not sure we could have ever imagined all the adventures, memories, and life experiences that would unfold when our friendship began.

I was three years old, playing out on the road by myself (I’m still not sure why a three-year-old was allowed to roam the neighborhood alone, but hey, it was the ’70s!). Alisa’s family was moving in next door, and she happened to walk down the road to say hi. I looked at her and asked, “Do you want to be my best friend?” Luckily, she said yes. And just like that, our lifelong friendship began.

We spent our childhoods playing, creating endless games to entertain ourselves, and spending countless hours at the lake near our homes. We were each other’s constant companions, creating the kind of memories that become woven into the fabric of who you are.

Then came our teenage years, which were a little less innocent! We spent our time sneaking out to meet boys, drinking, getting into trouble, and collecting plenty of stories that we probably wouldn’t want our kids to know about.

Thirty years ago, I moved across the country to Texas, while Alisa stayed on the East Coast. But distance never diminished our connection. We made an intentional effort to see each other every year, and we’ve continued talking weekly throughout the decades.

The thing about a lifelong best friend is you can go months without being in the same room, but the moment you’re together, it feels like no time has passed at all. You simply pick up right where you left off.

Over the years, our daughters have even developed their own close friendship, creating another beautiful thread in the story we’ve been writing together for half a century.

It’s not every day you get to celebrate 50 years of friendship, and our time together in Newport was such a beautiful reminder that the most meaningful moments in life are often the simplest ones. We drank our morning coffee overlooking the ocean, watched an ’80s movie, pulled out old diaries filled with our teenage secrets, sipped w**e while watching the sunset, and laughed about memories that only the two of us could fully appreciate. It was absolutely perfect.

Meaningful friendships don’t thrive on good intentions alone. They thrive when we make the time. They require us to pick up the phone, plan the trip, send the message, make the invitation, and show up for one another, even when life gets busy. They ask us to be intentional about nurturing the people who nourish us in return.

Quality friendships are essential to a thriving life. They are our support system when life gets hard, our sounding board when we need perspective, our biggest cheerleaders when we need a boost, and the people who remind us who we are when we lose our way.

They give us a place to be vulnerable, to celebrate our wins, to process our challenges, and to laugh at ourselves. They remind us that we don’t have to navigate this beautiful, messy, unpredictable journey alone.

As I reflect on these 50 years with Alisa, I feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude. I am so blessed to have wonderful friendships in my life, and I never want to take a single one of them for granted.

I believe Alisa and I were destined to find each other. Sometimes I think there was a soul contract between us long before that little three-year-old girl stood on the road and asked a simple question that would shape the next five decades of her life. What a beautiful reminder that the smallest moments can lead to the most extraordinary connections.

So, I invite you to take a moment today to think about the people who make your life richer, who lift you up, who make you laugh, and who love you exactly as you are. Reach out. Make the plans. Book the trip. Have the coffee. Watch the silly movie. Stay up too late talking about everything and nothing.

Alisa, thank you for saying yes to that little girl on the road 50 years ago. I am forever grateful for our friendship, our shared history, and the beautiful soul connection that continues to grow with every passing year. Here's to the next chapter and all the laughter, adventures, and memories still waiting for us.
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10/08/2026

Come Join Us for our Women's Retreat in Seville, Spain!
There is something magical about saying yes to yourself and then stepping into a beautiful place where you can slow down, savor the moment, and experience life in a whole new way.

This April, we’re gathering a small circle of women in the enchanting countryside just outside Seville, Spain, for SAVOR: The Art of Living Fully—an intimate retreat designed to awaken your senses, nourish your spirit, and remind you just how beautiful life can be when you allow yourself to truly be present for it.

Imagine sun-drenched days, beautiful food and w**e, movement, connection, laughter, deep conversations, and the magic of exploring Spain alongside a group of incredible women. This isn’t just a retreat—it’s an invitation to step away from the ordinary and move into the extraordinary.

And there are only a few spaces left.

If you’ve been feeling the nudge to travel, connect, play, explore, and create more space for pleasure and possibility in your life, this is your invitation to finally say YES!

Click the link for a complete description and save your space today!
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10/04/2026

Creating a Brave Container - Meditation M***a
What an incredible weekend we shared at the Coming Home to Yourself Women's Retreat last weekend. I’m still feeling the energy of this beautiful group of women and reflecting on the depth, courage, vulnerability, laughter, connection, and transformation that unfolded over our time together.

To every woman who showed up — thank you for being willing to look inward, to listen to your body, to explore parts of yourself that may have been waiting to be seen, and to step beyond your comfort zone.

I appreciate you taking chances, trying something new, allowing yourself to be witnessed, and most of all, for having the courage to step more fully into your own power.

From the very beginning, we established an agreement that what happens at the retreat stays at the retreat. Knowing our stories, our emotions, our experiences, and our vulnerability would be held with care created the trust we needed to be brave. When we know that what we share will be honored, something begins to shift. We can exhale, let our guard down, stop worrying about how we are being perceived and begin to listen to what is actually happening inside of us.

One of the most beautiful parts of creating a brave container is that it gives us permission to play with our edges. Our edge is that place just beyond what feels familiar and comfortable. It is the place where we might feel a little nervous or even wonder, “Can I really do this?” And that is often exactly where the magic begins. Because when we step outside of our comfort zone, we create space for expansion.

Every time we try something new, speak our truth, allow ourselves to be seen, move our bodies differently, explore a new part of ourselves, or say yes to an experience that stretches us, we discover that we are capable of more than we thought. I believe that everything outside of our comfort zone is where abundance exists in all aspects of our lives.

This is why creating a brave container is so important, not only at retreats, but in our friendships, our families, our communities, and in the spaces we create for other people. It means knowing that you can be vulnerable without being exposed. It means being surrounded by people who are willing to witness you without trying to fix you, change you, or define you.

I feel that when women create this kind of space for one another, we give each other permission to become more fully ourselves. We are creating a field of trust and courage where each woman can expand into more of who she already is.

If you feel that little inner whisper saying “There is more for me,” I invite you to follow it. Next spring, I’m taking a small group of women to Seville, Spain for an intimate week of connection, beauty, sensory exploration, adventure, and personal expansion.

SAVOR: The Art of Living Fully Women's Retreat is more than a retreat. It is an invitation to step away from the familiar, open your senses, experience something new, and play with the edges of who you are.

We’ll share beautiful experiences, explore the culture and magic of Spain, savor incredible food and w**e, laugh, move, connect, and create memories together. If that speaks to something inside of you, I would love to have you join me in Seville, Spain, April 26–May 3, 2027.

Come see what becomes possible when you give yourself permission to step beyond what you already know. Click the link for a full description of the retreat and save your space TODAY. Only six spots left!

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09/13/2026

There is Always Something New to Discover - Meditation M***a

A few months ago, my dear friend Lisa came into town and said, “I want to take you somewhere I think you’ll love.” She had heard about a little mountain called Old Baldy, tucked away in the tiny Hill Country town of Wimberley, just about 45 minutes outside of Austin. The hike to the top was essentially a staircase going straight up the side of the mountain, ending with a beautiful view from above.

I couldn’t believe after living in the Austin area for more than 30 years, how had I never heard of this place? So, of course, I said yes.

We hopped in the car and took a beautiful drive through the Hill Country, winding our way along country roads, past rolling hills and wide-open spaces, until we finally arrived at the base of Old Baldy. And then we climbed step after step, straight up. When we finally reached the top, we were rewarded with an incredible view. We paused for a moment to take in the expansiveness of the scenery.

We spent the rest of the day wandering around Wimberley, exploring its charming little shops and soaking up the feeling of being somewhere that felt both close to home and completely new.

It reminded me of something I think we sometimes forget. It is so healthy to explore. We need to get out of our routines and familiar surroundings and give ourselves the opportunity to discover something we didn’t know was there.

Exploration may look like taking a winding drive an hour outside your own city and discovering a little mountain you never knew existed. Sometimes it looks like getting on a plane and traveling across the world. And sometimes it is simply saying yes when someone invites you somewhere you’ve never been.

There is something incredibly inspiring about newness. A new landscape, a foreign language swirling around you, a meal you've never tasted, unique music, art, traditions, people and ways of living that are different from your own. Travel has a way of waking up all of your senses. And when your senses wake up, you wake up.

My daughter is experiencing this right now as she studies abroad in Spain. Every day brings something new to discover, something unexpected to see, taste, hear, learn or experience. And I love watching her step into that. Because new is inspiring. New reminds us that there is so much more life available to us than the small routines we can sometimes unconsciously build around ourselves.

So if you’ve been feeling like you need a little inspiration… If you’ve been craving something that feels expansive, beautiful, playful and alive… Maybe it’s time to go somewhere new.

I have an invitation for you...
Come with us to the Women's Retreat in Seville, Spain!

Imagine waking up in the Spanish countryside, gathering with a beautiful group of women, wandering through ancient streets, tasting incredible food, experiencing the architecture and culture, laughing over long meals, moving your body, exploring, connecting and allowing yourself to be completely immersed in the experience.

This isn’t just a trip. It’s an invitation to turn on all of your senses, to step outside the familiar, to experience beauty and to be inspired. It's an opportunity to allow every cell of your being to come alive. You never know what you’ll discover when you simply give yourself permission to explore. And maybe, somewhere along the way, you’ll discover a new part of yourself, too.

I would love for you to join us in Seville. Come explore the world with us! Your next adventure is waiting for you on the other side of the world!

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09/08/2026

There is just one space remaining for our Coming Home to Yourself Women’s Retreat September 25th-27th and I would love for it to be YOU!

If you’ve been feeling the pull to step away from the noise, reconnect with yourself, laugh deeply, be inspired, and spend a beautiful weekend surrounded by women who are ready to do the same, this is your invitation. Come exactly as you are and give yourself the gift of slowing down, opening up, and remembering the woman underneath all the roles and responsibilities. One space is waiting. Maybe it was meant for you. Say "Yes!" to yourself.

During our weekend together, we'll step away from the business of everyday life and create space for rest, reflection, laughter, movement, nourishing conversations, and moments that remind you of your true essence. You'll leave feeling renewed, supported, and connected not only to an incredible circle of women, but to yourself.

If someone immediately comes to mind as you read this, please share this note with her. You never know how much she may need this invitation.

Please click the link for details and use discount code Fallretreat100 at checkout to save $100 and secure the last space. I hope you can join us!

With love,

Kim

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09/06/2026

The Dress that Made Me Twirl - Meditation M***a

I’ve been searching for the perfect 1950s swing dance dress for a couple of years now. And then I finally found her. A halter dress with the most adorable red sash and bow around the waist, covered in cherries. It is exactly what I was looking for and I was so thrilled when I walked into a quaint shop and she appeared.

The other night, I got to wear it out swing dancing for the very first time. There is something about spinning in a beautiful, retro twirly dress that brings you back to an era where dancing was pure joy and just made you feel alive.

There’s an energy that comes from dancing that is hard to put into words. For me, it’s the combination of movement, music, playfulness, connection and that delicious feeling of dropping completely into my body where I allow the music to dance me.

It takes me to a state where I am totally present and in flow. And, it is a great feeling.

What is that for you? What makes you feel deeply connected to yourself? What makes you feel playful, radiant, grounded, and completely alive?

Maybe it’s dancing. Maybe it’s traveling. Creating something beautiful. Being in nature. Getting dressed up. Sitting around a table with people you’ve just met and somehow feeling like you’ve known them forever.

I think we all need more of those moments. Deep moments where we come into alignment with our true essence and pleasure.

And this is one of the reasons I created the Seville, Spain Women’s Retreat. This experience is mindfully curated to recall the purest part of yourself. It's an opportunity to be more than just the roles you play. It is an invitation to move outside your comfort zone and step into the magic of your life.

About entering into a space where you can let your shoulders drop, breathe deeply, laugh freely, explore, dance, connect, and simply be yourself. When we feel grounded and supported, we have the freedom to become more fully ourselves.

The woman who twirls in the dress. The woman who says yes to the adventure. The woman who feels completely, wonderfully alive.

As quote by Howard Thurman, Find out what makes you come alive and go do it. Because the world needs people who have come alive."

I hope you’ll join us in Spain and discover a little more of that woman within you. Because life is meant to be lived fully.

And sometimes…you just need to say yes to the dress and go twirl in it.

With love,
Kim

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09/03/2026

SAVOR - The Art of Living Fully
Women's Retreat in Seville, Spain
April 26th-May 3rd, 2027
There comes a moment when you realize you don’t want to simply move through life. You want to experience it fully. To see more, feel more, laugh more, taste more, dance more, and say yes to the experiences that make you feel wonderfully, vibrantly alive.

This is YOUR invitation to do exactly that...

Imagine an intimate circle of extraordinary women, a beautiful destination, long leisurely meals, laughter that comes easily, new friendships, meaningful moments, and days thoughtfully curated to awaken all of your senses. This is not simply a trip—it’s an opportunity to step outside the familiar and into a life that feels expansive, joyful, adventurous, and entirely your own.

You don’t need to wait for someone else to go with you. You can be the woman who says yes. Yes to seeing the world. Yes to new experiences. Yes to your own curiosity and aliveness. Yes to discovering what is possible when you give yourself permission to live an expansive life.

Come to Seville, Spain with us and say YES to your big, beautiful life!

Please click on the link for details and join us for this fabulous adventure!

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08/30/2026

Following the Red Thread - Meditation M***a
This week, my daughter left for Spain. She is heading off to study abroad for an entire year filled with new places, people, experiences, and a big adventure. People keep asking me if I'm sad now that she has flown the nest. Of course I'm going to miss her physical presence. But, the emotion that is coming to the forefront is absolute excitement for her to live a big, beautiful life. And, I can't wait to learn where this journey takes her.

The night before she headed out, my husband, daughter, and I created a little ceremony together. We pulled angel cards to get feedback from the universe about her upcoming experience. We lit a candle as a symbol of complete protection throughout her adventure. And then we held a red thread ceremony.

The red thread is part of a Buddhist tradition. The belief is there is a red thread that connects us to those we are destined to meet and is a reminder that all that is meant to be will come to fruition over time.

I love the idea that there are people out there we haven't met yet who will become important parts of our stories. So as I watched my daughter leave, I found myself thinking about all the red threads waiting for her in Spain who will change the trajectory of her life.

I am thrilled that she gets to step outside of everything familiar, discover who she is in a new place, follow curiosity, make mistakes and grow from them, meet the people she is meant to meet and experience the magic that is destined to find her.

Isn't that what life asks of all of us? To loosen our grip on what we think we know and become willing to follow the threads.

Sometimes we imagine that we have to create all of the magic ourselves. But perhaps some of the most beautiful magic happens when we simply make ourselves available to it. We say yes, we show up and we open the door to experiences that guide our path.

That is one of the reasons I love retreats so much. A retreat is its own kind of red thread. Women arrive from different places, carrying different stories, and often not knowing exactly what they will find. Yet somehow, the right people end up in the same room at the same time. And, each woman is affected by the stories, energy, laughter and presence of another.

This is exactly the spirit that is weaved throughout The Art of Living Women's Retreat in Seville, Spain April 2027. This elevated retreat experience is an opportunity to step away from the familiar and into something beautiful and unexpected. This is a chance to be swept away by the full magic of Seville's vibrance, while also creating space for connection with yourself, your sense of adventure, and a beautiful group of women who may very well become part of your own red thread story.

You never really know who you're going to meet, a conversation that will guide your journey or an experience that will open something inside of you. Sometimes, you just have to be willing to follow the thread.

If this retreat calls to your soul, then this is your official invitation to say "YES" to your life! Scroll down and click the link for details. And I can't wait to see where this adventure leads us!

With love,

Kim
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08/23/2026

What Styx Taught Me About Creating - Meditation M***a

This past week, my husband and I went to see the band Styx perform. For me, Styx was a huge part of my high school years. I loved their music. I knew the songs, sang along to them, and have carried some of those melodies with me for decades.

Standing there all these years later singing Come Sail Away and Mr. Roboto, I found myself hearing the music in an entirely different way. And, I realized I never REALLY listened to the meaning of the words. I was struck by how incredibly creative they were with the lyrics, the story telling, the layers of sound and the way they blended different ideas together to create something that was completely unique. They played outside the box of traditional rock.

It got me thinking about how important it is for us to be creative. We were born creators. We have this incredible ability to take something that exists only inside of us like an idea, a feeling, a vision or a dream and bring it into the world in a way that can touch other people and become something entirely new.

And, I believe there is something incredibly healthy about creating. When we create, we are adding something to the world rather than taking something away from it. We are using our energy to build instead of destroy. We are expressing something that exists inside of us and bringing it into physical form to share with the world.

That is one of the reasons why creating feels so good. It gives us purpose, engages our minds, moves energy through us and connects us to something bigger than ourselves. It can inspire vitality, joy and a sense of aliveness.

Watching Styx perform music they created decades ago reminded me that what we create can outlive the moment in which we create it. Something that someone dreamed up, wrote, played and brought into the world when I was a teenager was still moving me almost 50 years later. That is so powerful.

This affirmed in me that I don't want to just move through this life consuming what other people have created. I want to be the creator. I want to keep exploring, imagining and bringing things into existence that didn't exist before I dreamed them up.

And I want to surround myself with people who are doing the same.

Taking the energy we could use to destroy, criticize, or tear down and instead using it to create beauty, love, safety and connection may be one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves and the planet.

So ask yourself, "What do I want to create with the time I've been given?"

With love,
Kim

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08/20/2026

$200 Partial Retreat Scholarship Applications End August 21st - Apply TODAY!

One of my favorite traditions is offering two partial scholarships of $200 off of the regular rate for the Coming Home to Yourself Women's Weekend Retreat.

I truly believe that EVERY woman deserves the opportunity to experience deep self-care, meaningful connection, and time to reconnect with herself, regardless of where she is in life or what her financial circumstances may be.

If you or a special woman in your life could use a weekend to reset, recharge, feel inspired, build genuine connections, and simply come home to yourself, I would love to invite you to apply.

During our weekend together, we'll step away from the business of everyday life and create space for rest, reflection, laughter, movement, nourishing conversations, and moments that remind you who you are beneath all the responsibilities. You'll leave feeling renewed, supported, and connected not only to an incredible circle of women, but to yourself.

To apply for one of the scholarships, simply send me private message with a brief description sharing how attending this retreat would support your personal growth and why this opportunity feels meaningful to you.

If someone immediately comes to mind as you read this, please share this post with her. You never know how much she may need this invitation.

Scholarship recipients will be announced by Friday, August 21st.

My hope is that these scholarships help make this experience possible for two women who are ready to receive the gift of slowing down and being cared for. Because EVERY woman deserves a little soul nourishment.

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