Author Archives: April Lee

Two Questions

Why travel?

AND

Have I myself arrived?

 

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Two years ago, on March 16, 2016, I wrote a blog post entitled 13 thoughts on traveling. I decided to share those words again today, especially for the women who are still thinking of traveling to Italy next month for THE ARRIVAL.

we simply need to notice.

at the end of each month, i take stock of the daily goodness i’ve encountered and share it in a facebook post. occasionally i write about it here, in my studio notes, as well. the month of march is about to come to a close, and i’m finally checking in about february.

cross the sea.

venture out.

 
 

cross the sea.

 
 

visit italy.

 
 

experience THE ARRIVAL.

 
 

expand your horizons.

 
 

change your life.

 
 
I’ve been talking a lot about all of the amazing things that are going to happen during my retreat.

soul shelves

“A room without books is like a body without a soul.”

~Marcus Tullius Cicero

 
 

Ever-aware of Cicero’s words, taking proper steps . . .

 
 

Inviting tangible soul, onto my shelves and into my life.

 
 

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my crazy-wonderful italian tale has been featured in INTERNATIONAL LIVING magazine!

“that’s crazy!”

“you shouldn’t do that.”
“that’s crazy!”
“how are you going to create a sustainable business that way?”

i’ve been advised in the last year or so (by both marketing experts and friends) that i shouldn’t spend so much time and effort offering free services.

The Benefits of My Cleansing Bath

At the beginning of February, I decided to join in with a few women in a Facebook group I belong to and celebrate the rites of Imbolc. Imbolc (also known as Candlemas or Saint Brigid’s Day) is a Gaelic traditional festival marking the midpoint of winter, halfway between the winter solstice and the spring equinox.

Why you should NOT come to my retreat in Italy

Why you should NOT come to my retreat in Italy:  

  1. You’ve decided to stay stuck in a lifestyle that feels safe. Perhaps a bit boring, maybe not very satisfying, even disappointing or unfulfilling at times. And possibly not genuinely safe either, just what you’ve become accustomed to each and every day.

THE BONUSES. THE PACKAGE. (exploring THE ARRIVAL, bit by bit)

If you’re on social media, you may have seen the TWO INCREDIBLE BONUSES that were recently added to THE ARRIVAL retreat package. If you haven’t, then this important announcement is specifically for you (because I don’t want anyone to miss out on these fantastic Italian-experience opportunities)!

no cacophony of thoughts.

recently i’ve been receiving reflexology treatments from my dear friend ivana. that could be an entire blog post in itself, but today i just wanted to touch on something that happened last week during my session.

i’ve been trying to relax into the moment while i’m there, to turn off the overactive thinking-thinking-thinking part of my brain and focus solely on self-care during that hour.

Just begin.


 
 
“I recently went through the loss of my only child. I struggle daily to live myself. A friend of mine hooked me up with April and essence7 and I decided to go to Italy. This was the best decision I have made for myself.