In early November 2019, I had the incredible experience of being invited to facilitate 50 Fun Things® for the Vitally You Retreat in Maui. My role at retreats is to help connect attendees with each other and to have a positive frame of mind for their experience together (and to equip them for taking what they've experienced back to their lives). The group was wonderful and each person brought great energy and perspective to the group. Over the week, we compiled sticky notes with the magic and miracles we were experiencing throughout the week. On the final evening, I led a special 50 Fun Things® wrap up session to review the highlights from the week. The list below is the compilation generalized so that anyone who wasn't at the retreat can still benefit by being inspired to invite these types of things into their lives. (You can see a photo of the complete chart at the bottom of the blog.)
FUN (Joys to Continue or Bring Back)
Listening to birdsong
Laying on the ground and looking up into the trees
Simple joy of fruit-infused "spa" water
Laughing to the point of tears
Seeing the full moon rise and set
Appreciating sunsets
Conversations that feel healing
Thoughts (ways of thinking)
Moving past fears and feeling peace Being still and inviting nature to come to you Learning Tapping technique to release negative emotions
Welcoming change into life
Witnessing the power of our bodies to heal
Connecting to spirit through nature
Being open
Happiness (what lights us up)
Delightful connections with animals
Power of intention (seeing that things on our 50 Fun Things® charts are already happening!)
Seeing orbs show up in our photos and videos
Laughter and tears = big sense of release
Feeling brave (e.g. paddleboarding on ocean)
Lush awe-inspiring beauty
Seeing waterfalls
Inspiration
Learning ways to process emotions
Feeling assured by the angel readings we received from our retreat leader, Kim Julen
Receiving clear signs and synchronicities
Enjoying moments of presence, solitude and relaxation
Retreat set the stage for intention and clarity
The joy of un-plugging
Shifting perspectives to see "negatives" in a positive light
New
Experiencing Hawaia'an culture and ceremonies
Snorkeling and seeing beautiful fish
Hula dancing at sunset
Seeing animals we've never seen before (sea turtles!) Releasing the flowers from our leis to the ocean
Trying new fruits and foods
Moving our bodies in new ways (hula, Nia, yoga)
Gratitude
When everyone comes together to help someone out
Beautiful souls sharing joy
Knowing we are safe
Feeling loved and supported
Grateful for the wisdom shared by retreat leaders and teachers
Noticing miracles
The divine energy of masculine and feminine power
Self-care
Lomi Lomi massage
Healing properties of water
Breathwork
Feeling at home in our bodies through yoga
Eating nourishing foods with mindfulness and joy
Powerful experience of reflexology
Practicing meditation
I hope you find things on this list that inspire you. I am grateful to Kim Julen of Finding Your Fiji for inviting me to participate and facilitate at her positively life-changing retreat!
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