Pengguna Tetamu
18 Jun 2024
Earlier this year, I went to the Soulrocker Retreat at Soulshine. Now, I’m not a wellness guy. I’m not a particularly careful eater. I don’t do yoga. Talking about feelings is generally not on my calendar, ever, especially with a group of complete strangers. I previously believed that for the most part, my favorite music was from a particular genre and ranged from the ‘60s to the ‘70s. Oh, and I’m a card-carrying introvert. So, why did I go? My wife said she was going and I was welcome to join her. I asked if there was a pool. Yes. Do they have beer? Yes. Is it at all possible that they have pizza and/or wings? Yes on both counts. A few months earlier, she took me to see and meet Michael Franti & Spearhead. I liked it…a lot. Okay, I’m in. I figured I’d lounge around the pool, drink beer, alternate pizza/wings and listen to some great, new-to-me music, while she’s off doing the wellness thing. Having said all that, it was truly one of the best decisions I’ve ever made and will make, again. For me, there were no lows, only highs and higher highs. I had an amazing time even though I’ve never travelled that far…outside of my comfort zone! I did yoga. Every day (Gina Caputo - you're a blast!). I ate more carefully and yet somehow, super-deliciously. I talked about feelings to a bunch of folks that were complete strangers until, in what seemed like the blink of an eye, no longer strangers but so much more than just acquaintances. They were from different places, walks of life, various backgrounds, careers and lifestyles. What was so striking was that given all these differences, there seemed to be just as many, if not more, commonalities. I felt a true sense of community. The resort is amazing, with luxurious accommodations/facilities and . enjoyable activities but, the Soulshine team, the people, are the driving force behind the amazement. I could go on and on but, the end result is Michael and Sara have crafted something very special and I’m better for having experienced it. To spend time with them, their family, friends and this community, is a gift. Give yourself this gift. It’s absolutely worth it and so are you!
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