Are you tired of those relentless January media messages convincing you that something’s inherently wrong with you? You know the articles and TV spots: the ones that tell you that you aren’t enough, that you must start working your butt off NOW to get a better body, mind, house, partner, LIFE. And if you lose steam or fail, well… Who would you be if you didn’t believe this pervasive cultural story that something was wrong with you? How would you live your life if you feel that nothing about you, your life, or your body needs to be fixed and improved?

We’ve created Your Story Matters: Writing Your Authentic Life Story from the Inside Out because we know how life-changing reclaiming and loving one’s life story can be.

We firmly believe that storytelling is a powerful path to self-acceptance. When we tell our honest, beautiful, messy, true story, we activate this inner knowing—that we are fine, just as we are—and we unlock more self-love and creative flow.

When you see how perfect you and your story already are, you will see your unique path to more joy, meaning, and purpose. And when you share that story in a community with like-minded souls in a safe retreat setting, you make friends that last a lifetime.

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