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What does it mean for you to Stand in Sacredness?

This autumn time of year brings about so many beautiful gifts and emotions in letting go, releasing, preparing to go deep into the winter and become anew.

Brene Brown speaks to this beautifully in her writings that we will bring into this weekend of exploration, reflection and intentional living in the present moment. I am taking one of my favorite passages below and walking you through these thoughts.

​Join us wherever you are at on the journey. You can go as deep as you like, the pace is yours. We couldn't have found a more beautiful location set in on the river down a secluded road in the heart of the Asheville mountains. 

''I think midlife is when the universe gently places her hands upon your shoulders, pulls you close, and whispers in your ear: I’m not screwing around. It’s time. All of this pretending and performing – these coping mechanisms that you’ve developed to protect yourself from feeling inadequate and getting hurt – has to go. Your armor is preventing you from growing into your gifts. I understand that you needed these protections when you were small. I understand that you believed your armor could help you secure all of the things you needed to feel worthy of love and belonging, but you’re still searching and you’re more lost than ever. Time is growing short. There are unexplored adventures ahead of you. You can’t live the rest of your life worried about what other people think. You were born worthy of love and belonging. Courage and daring are coursing through you. You were made to live and love with your whole heart. It’s time to show up and be seen.'  Brené Brown