Retreat Reflections: I Came Home with a Full Spirit

donna conley
Jul 29
2 min read

A journey of rest, reconnection, and returning to myself by the river

Retreat Reflections

I arrived Thursday afternoon—tired, ungrounded, and craving space. By Monday morning, I didn’t feel like I was “leaving too soon.” Instead, it felt like I had lived a whole lifetime in just a few days.

That’s how I knew I had received the rest and restoration my soul had been asking for.

Nestled between rolling hills and a rushing river, the retreat was held at a serene property near Deep Creek, MD. Surrounded by forest, quiet, and community, it offered the perfect container for healing and reflection.

These retreat reflections hold more than just memories—they hold lessons I’ll carry forward.

At this sacred retreat, I had the honor of guiding a breathwork session, leading a sunrise body scan meditation, and offering a sound healing journey for the group. But more than that—I slowed down. I listened. I softened.

Each morning, I woke early and walked barefoot to the river behind the house. I stood there in stillness, letting the sound of the rushing water pull me into presence. I didn’t rush. I didn’t do. I just was.

I felt the Earth under my feet.

I felt my breath slow.

I felt something within me—something tired and hidden—begin to return.

There’s a special kind of medicine in being surrounded by kind souls, open hearts, and the rhythm of nature. From early morning meditations to heartfelt laughter under the stars, every moment reminded me of what it means to slow down and reconnect with myself. It reminded me why I do the work I do—and how necessary it is to receive healing, not just facilitate it.

This was more than a getaway.

It was a reset.

A return.

A remembering.

If you're longing for a space where you can exhale and be held—keep an eye on Wild Moon Healers. There’s more of this coming… and you’re invited.

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