Warrior Diaries ~ The Retreat of a Warrior (Part 3)

This post continues as one of many into the personal diaries of a familiar warrior, a continuing battle for healing and freedom.

DAY 3 ~ PERMISSION TO DREAM

A soul can only grieve little bits at a time. If the weight of our entire life story hit us all at once, it would destroy us so these tearful triggers show immense grace, allowing us to grieve the loss in more manageable pieces. The key is to express these powerful emotions in the presence of safe people. This weekend's shared stories have brought up many things, at the core of it all was grief. A sobering realization that what we hoped would never be. We gave each other permission to rest, rage, and grieve. We spent time healing that grief through laughter, food, and presence. Therefore it's no surprise that amidst the shuffle of departure packing, a strength began to rise. With every suitcase zipped a new hope was born, a wondering of what was next.

Hope carries with it immense power that runs on positivity and gratitude. We become almost limitless when we remain focused on the hope we have set before us and so with the remainder of our time, we dreamed. Each warrior was asked this question:

The dreams that began to pour out through joy-filled eyes were precious pieces of each heart held on display before a table of humans who represented safety and support. We were challenged to think about every detail which provided a surround sound experience for the senses for each body to absorb through imagination. Each vision brought with it immense joy but also a subtle, growing weight. A looming "What If". What if this could actually happen? You could see it in their eyes, the moment when that dream began to shift from fantasy to "what if". It was as if each soul was set afire with a voltage of hope at the possibility that all their lived grief and pain could give birth to this beautiful "what if".

The last few Fridays we have been sharing these simple excerpts from a Warrior's Diary as a call to each woman to step into the process of healing and freedom. Have you been able to identify with her? We're creating the opportunity for you to experience what she has. This fall we are hosting an event where we will facilitate a space for women to step into more freedom. We all have a next step. Let us help you find yours in an atmosphere of safety, mountain air, and community.

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