Years back, I worked at a yoga studio that brought on a team to help with social media. Their Facebook feed was quickly populated with inspirational quotes like “If you can dream it, you can do it!” They’d always have some photo of a forest or a mountain or an equally idyllic scene. Case in point:
*Deep sigh* Listen, I don’t know who these work for, but it isn’t me. There’s no action— No need to actually show up to your own life. I came pretty close to giving the studio an ultimatum… “You can either have ME or your inspo quotes. YOU CHOOSE.”
I’ve realized that inspiration isn’t something that is fed to you. You have to seek it out, work for it, and make time for it. I’m a junkie for excuses to make myself show up and be present. Whether it’s lighting a few candles on the bedside table to wind down or taking extra care to actually plate dinner instead of just tossing it in a bowl, if I put in a little bit of work, life feels fuller.
One of the reasons we started Moveable Feast Retreats was to give people an excuse to show up and be present. Whether it’s string lights above a curated dinner table or a little gift box we’ve crafted just for you, we want life to feel big, profound, and worth showing up for.
Our Feasters got a package in the good old fashioned mailbox last week. Little things to make this France thing more real, right now. Rosé from Provence. Leather luggage tags donated by one of our amazing sponsors. A few travel essentials to get you to the castle in style. We had SO MUCH FUN packing these little gifts up– and they’re only the beginning.
We have so many more retreat sponsors waiting to spoil our Moveable Feasters– with gifts that will be ready and waiting in the castle. And oh wait– a couple more welcome boxes waiting to be mailed! Will they land on your doorstep? You tell us…
There’s only one room left for Moveable Feast Provence, and the group that’s already assembling is Grade-A. Amazing humans from seven different states, all different ages, with one commonality: ready and willing to turn those Pinterest quotes into real life.
So here’s to brown paper packages landing on your doorstep, and to being heartfelt in approaching travel differently. Our table in Provence is almost full, but it won’t be the same without you. We’re so hoping you’ll join us.
With love,
T
