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From:  Anita Bess – Bess & Associates, Cary, North Carolina

For several years I’ve had a vision of creating a Women’s Retreat. As you can imagine, there have been many versions that have made their way in and out of my head with only mental action.

May 8, 2008 was the date the title “Filling In The Blanks” surfaced. It wasn’t a day of brain-storming to determine a retreat title when it arrived and was chosen. It was a gift and it resonated with me as I reflected on a statement I’ve often used in my coaching/consulting practice. It is: “For lack of information, people tend to fill in the blanks with what they believe to be true.” That reflection, of course, led to more questions for me and questions that surfaced with many women clients. Some of their questions were: “What’s true for me? What are my blanks? How would I like to have them filled?” Recurring themes about health and wellness, work/life balance, life purpose and empowerment surfaced over and over again.

I listened and as a result of receiving these themes during coaching sessions, team development sessions and discussions with colleagues and friends, “Filling In The Blanks” has become a retreat with an agenda centered around health/wellness and empowerment. Corsica, the retreat location, was chosen so that we will have the opportunity to separate from our usual lives and explore an island that mother nature has generously touched with diverse beauty. Often, nature is our greatest teacher.

I wouldn’t begin to know what’s important for you to “Fill In” while you attend this retreat. What I know is that your facilitators and I have created three days that are centered around honoring and respecting you with focus on health/wellness and empowerment. Our intention is to deliberately incorporate restorative elements into your days with emphasis on the elements fire, earth, water and air. You’ll see more details when you visit the Retreat Agenda tab under the link Join Us.

In the spirit of “Filling In The Blanks” David Whythe, author, shares the following: “What if the world is holding its breath – waiting for you to take the place that only you can fill?”

I dedicate this retreat to each of you who attends and a special dedication to someone who has influenced my life on many levels through the years. Here’s to you, Froggie.

And, yes, there has been male energy that supported the birth of this retreat. A special heart-felt thanks to Guillaume. And, thanks for the coaching Michel and Dr. C.

We’ve reserved a place for you at the retreat and we look forward to sharing the journey with you and with whom you wish to invite.

“We can only be what we give ourselves the power to be.”
Cherokee Feast of Nations