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People ask me this when they see we offer Rest and Receive® retreats overseas: Why Croatia? Is it safe? Is it worth it? Here’s what I know: We talk a lot about slowing down. About resting. About self-care. But very few of us are taught how to actually be with what we...
Dear Agnes, I’m navigating a big career change and feel completely unmoored. My role was made redundant at a job that felt toxic anyways. I am actively looking for a new position, tapping into my network. I am doing all the things to make sure I land someplace more...
I am sitting on a warm Croatian rock, my little brother leaning against me, shoulder to shoulder, each of us with a simple homemade sandwich in hand. Mom and Dad are close by. We’re all gazing at the sunset. It’s a late summer day on the Mediterranean coast of Istria....
Dear Agnes, Lately, I’ve been so caught up in my work deadlines and personal responsibilities that I’ve lost touch with feeling grateful. I know I should appreciate the good in my life—my health, my family, my career—but it feels like I’m always focused on...
There’s a photo of me as Little Ivi, standing on a dock in Croatia, my Nono (grandpa) holding me steady as I point toward something in the distance. I don’t remember what I was pointing at then, but I bet it was the genius of nature.Perhaps a seagull soaring, white...
Blame and accountability may look similar on the surface—both involve naming a problem—but energetically, they couldn’t be more different. One drains you, the other empowers. One keeps you stuck, the other sets you free. Blame is a reflex, a way to offload discomfort...
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