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TRAVEL WELL<br />
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I tried not to overthink it ahead of time. Still,<br />
questions like, “as much as I complain about<br />
our kids’ attachment to their screens, will I<br />
realize I miss my devices too? and, will I feel<br />
uncomfortable?” crept up on me. We were<br />
asked not to bring electronic devices or scented<br />
products; I decided to leave my judgements at<br />
home for the weekend too.<br />
After arriving and settling in (I was sharing a<br />
room with a dear friend, craftily avoiding the<br />
solo experience my first time around), Roberta,<br />
the retreat facilitator and a shamanic healing<br />
practitioner, warmly welcomed us and laid the<br />
groundwork for what would be more sharing of<br />
the ancient wisdom of teachings that have been<br />
passed on for thousands of years.<br />
That evening’s sacred circle bonfire encouraged<br />
us to cleanse our energy fields and release<br />
what wasn’t serving us any longer, so we could<br />
welcome in new desires and blessings. Though<br />
the smudging rituals and drumming ceremonies<br />
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