Hello Beautiful Souls,

When is the last time you checked in with yourself? When you took the time to consider how you feel about your life without the influence of the outside world telling you how to feel? I invite you to deepen your relationship with yourself and with others through an online retreat. So often we get caught up with giving to everyone else that we forget how to let our soul shine. Life passes by in a moment - before we realize it an hour, a day, and a year is gone and many times we just went through the motions. This is the opportunity to pause and think just for yourself with the encouragement from an online retreat.

The retreats are 45 minutes because we are busy -the fee is $15 because I don't want price to prevent any woman from joining.

This is a safe, judgment-free space where women support women even if its in silence. You are welcome to turn your camera on and fully participate, or simply leave it off and quietly absorb. There is no pressure—just an invitation to be present in whatever capacity feels right for you.

Come to receive, refresh, and move forward with a deeper understanding of yourself and greater confidence to express your authentic voice.

There are new life-giving retreats every week beginning Sept 8th, 6:30 pm CT. There are a variety of meaningful topics, each designed to help you pause, reflect, and reconnect with yourself. The retreats guide you to have healthier relationships with others but especially with yourself.

Explore the topics and join the ones that speak to your heart. Trust what is calling you. And please share this with the other beautiful women in your life who will benefit from support, knowledge, and empowerment.

You will find available retreats with dates and times on my calendly link. Everyone who signs up will receive a copy of the presentation regardless whether or not they are able to attend live.

I hope you'll join us. Until then, be kind to yourself, honor your journey, and trust what is calling your heart. https://calendly.com/paulabanno

The entire world benefits when we pause to listen to what our soul is seeking.

Begin your retreat by creating a ‘place of peace’ in your home—a small, intentional space where you can return each day. No space available - that's okay your mind can transport you anyplace in the world. If you have the tangible space then choose a quiet corner and make it cozy with a soft cushion or chair, a favorite blanket, and gentle lighting. Add a candle or diffuser to bring a sense of calm, and keep your journal and pen nearby so reflection flows easily. You might place a plant, a photo, or a meaningful object that inspires serenity. This doesn’t have to be elaborate—just a simple, nurturing space that signals to your mind and body that it’s time to slow down, breathe, and reconnect.

Sacred Practice

I struggle with consistencey... I can only imagine what my life would look like if I followed my Sacred Practice (free downloadable to the right) every single day. Consistency is a challenge for me, however, even one day provides benfits.

You can't edit the document "Sacred Practice" but you can download it and use it as a guide according to your needs and responsibilities. Create your sanctuary within your lifestyle and experience peace, purpose, and self-love like never before.

I’ve also included resources below to support you on your journey. There’s an amazing 7-day Anti-Inflammatory Meal Plan with additional health tips designed to nourish your body. This meal plan relieves pain and creates a healthier microbiome. I was inspired to create this meal plan after experiencing pain relief from eating an anti-inflammatory diet for just four days in Costa Rica.

You’ll also find a 7-Day Women’s Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Journal, which I absolutely love. EQ has the power to improve every relationship in your life. I’m committed to continually strengthening my own EQ, and I wanted to share that support with you, hoping you receive the same benefits by getting out of the habit of auto responses and taking the time to pause and think.

There are links to my favorite Guided Meditations—some perfect for beginners and are only five minutes long while others go deeper for more experienced meditators.

Above all, I hope you create a safe space for yourself. A space to dream, envision, reflect, experience peace, and love yourself—fully and intentionally.

Meditation

Meditation is the one practice that has had the most dramatic and positive influence in my life. It truly has been a game changer for me. I don't believe in regrets, but I can't imagine what a better mom I would have been had I practiced meditation from the time my children were first born. Meditation calms the nervous system, improves focus, and helps create emotional balance by reducing stress and anxiety.

Below are some of my favorite meditations on YouTube. I’m not affiliated with these channels; I’m simply sharing them because they’ve been incredibly meaningful and supportive in my own journey, and I hope they bring you the same sense of peace and clarity.

Meditation for Beginners or When Time is Limited

I love this channel's meditations! She has such a sweet voice & she is able to get me to focus when my mind is all over the place. Enjoy!

Yoga Nedra Meditation for Sleep

This is my very favorite guided meditation for falling asleep, or for those days when I didn’t get enough rest but need to restore my energy quickly.

Dr. Joe Dispenza’s meditations are my go-to for manifestation. They guide me into an altered realm that I can’t articulate. Reaching that state took time and practice, but the journey has been deeply incredible!

Meditation for Manifestation

This meditation is a gentle return — a sacred pause created especially for mothers who give so much and rarely stop to receive.

Through warm, grounding imagery and golden light visualization, you’ll honor the miracle your body has carried and the service your body performs for you daily.

Photo of my two adult children & myself - Paula

Meditation for Mothers

Friends,

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When women support women the world heals.

In Peace, Paula

Emotional Intelligence to develop healthy relationships in leadership, family and within.