dear lisa,

Open when you're on retreat and want to reach out

Dear Lisa,

Stop. Breathe. I see you reaching for your phone or feeling that pull to connect outward. But pause here for a moment.

Ask yourself honestly

? Why do I want to contact someone right now?
? Am I trying to escape discomfort?
? Am I wanting to scroll away a feeling I don't want to sit with?
? What am I avoiding by reaching outward instead of inward?

Remember why you're here

You chose this retreat. You set this week aside—not because you're broken or because something's wrong, but because you deserve dedicated time for yourself. This is Lisa investing in Lisa. That's not selfish; it's essential. There's no benefit to committing brain 'cycles' or mental energy to anything else right now - only where you are and what you're 'on with' right now, which is you, which is this.

What you have right here

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Resources specifically designed for your wellbeing

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People around you who understand this work

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A space held for your healing and growth

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Permission to be fully present with yourself

The truth that might be hard to hear

Nothing and nobody is changing, leaving, or shifting in the space of a week. I'm not going anywhere. Your life isn't falling apart because you stepped away from it. The world keeps turning, and you get to turn inward for once.

One week. Seven days that have been set aside BY Lisa, FOR Lisa. Turn your love and attention to yourself with the same care you give me, and give everyone else. You need to be doing the equivalent of 'making me that airplane sandwich' but for you, now.

You can let yourself off the hook.
You can let yourself have this time.

A deserved week away is only a week—and there will be many more weeks ahead. But this one is sacred. This one is yours.

Gentle reminders

🌿 Nothing is falling apart because you stepped away for a week
🌿 The world keeps turning while you turn inward
🌿 Your life will be there when you return
🌿 This discomfort is temporary—the growth is lasting
🌿 You're not running away from life, you're running toward yourself

I am here. Always.

Of course - if you're in actual danger, if you're truly lost or scared, if you need help, call or write to me, anything. This isn't a "don't speak to me." This is a "do what serves you best, because that's all I and many others want for you."

But if you're reaching out to avoid, to distract, to escape the discomfort of being alone with yourself? I understand, I hated that bit of yoga we did at the hotel. It brought up so many bad feelings. But..

Stay. Sit with it.

You're stronger than the urge to run.

The uncomfortable feelings pass.

The growth stays.

Love, Chris 🌊
You've got this. I believe in you. Deep down, I know you believe in you too.