THE BALI DREAM

“Welcome to The Dream Life Diary – Week 41”

– Journal entry, Saturday 18 February 2017 –

I am sitting at ‘The Shady Shack’ in Canggu enjoying a delicious cacao smoothie bowl and reflecting on my morning.

This morning I rode a scooter to the beach and walked with my feet in the ocean. Then I danced for over an hour at Ecstatic Dance, at the Practice Yoga Studio.

My body felt open.

More open than ever before.

I can recall the first time I ever danced at an Ecstatic Dance, a few years ago in Ubud, I was self conscious and my body was stiff.

But today, as I moved rhythmically to the deep jungle music I placed both of my hands on my heart and smiled, looking at the bamboo roof of the open air yoga studio.

My smile broadened as I had memories and flashbacks of the week just gone.

The retreat last week in Ubud that I hosted was truly magical.

Transformative for the ten women who came together and a week we will never forget.

From the stillness and solitude of silent day, to a hilarious performance evening, to burning notes representing things in our lives we are ready to let go of over a bonfire, delicious massages and organic food that nourished the soul, to swimming bravely near a thundering waterfall and reflective walks through the rice fields. What a journey we went on.

The main thing I am conscious of is that each time I host a retreat I learn as much as I can. And this time I learned how sometimes hosting a retreat is allowing guests to do less and be more. To create a safe space, and to allow the transformative energy of Mother Nature in Bali work her magic on the women. Unravelling the layers of hardness we all develop in the modern world.

One of my favourite memories was of all of the women on the garden tour, laughing joyfully as a thunderstorm broke out across Ubud. We were absolutely drenched with the smell of Earth and Rain. And it made us all feel free and alive.

I am so proud of all of those who came for your openness, your courage, and for sharing your dreams. I’m excited to see what the future holds for you all.

As soon as I arrived to my hotel in Canggu (The Bali Dream) and away from the energy at the organic retreat centre we called home this last week I felt my energy shift.

I immediately messaged the girls from the retreat with “What an incredible week that was! I just arrived at my hotel in Canggu and I can feel my energy shifting already… Please stay open, stay aware and stay in your hearts! We have just spent a week in mother earth’s womb and the world outside is not the same, so be gentle with yourself. Sending you love!” 

The next few days in Canggu I am going to be filming videos for my Youtube Channel and finalising my Podcast ready to be launched next month. And I am in the final stages of planning my 5 day “Relaunch My Life GOLD” event in the Gold Coast in November later this year.

It’s an exciting time.

And yet I feel strangely relaxed.

I still have fears and doubts. I am human, but I continue on despite them. Because I know I am making a difference in the world.

I am so grateful for every moment of this crazy life I now live.

And yes, I still pinch myself every day.

xx Juliet

LIFE

Mother Nature is always speaking. She speaks in a language understood within the peaceful mind of the sincere observer. Leopards, cobras, monkeys, rivers and trees; they all served as my teachers when I lived as a wanderer in the Himalayan foothills.

– Radhanath Swami

DIARY

How can you connect to Mother Nature this week? 

The Dream Life Diary is written by Juliet Lever, International Lifestyle Redesign Expert and Retreat Facilitator.

For coaching, events, media or speaking enquiries you can contact her at juliet@relaunchmylife.com.au or visit http://www.relaunchmylife.com.au

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