Aloha, friends!
I just got back from the Big Island of Hawaii. I was in Hilo—one of my favorite places on earth—leading a couple of writing retreats.
Now I'm home, getting caught up on emails, invoices, laundry, and all the routine bits and bobs of life. But I'm still feeling that post-Hawaii glow. Full of gratitude. Full of
memories.
Both retreats went so beautifully. Such kind people, all working on such interesting projects—tiny books, big books, blog posts, essays, marketing campaigns, newsletters, podcasts, and more.
Everyone got plenty of work done, but of course, the real magic always happens when we step away
from our laptops—sunbathing at the beach, hiking to the waterfall, yoga on the lanai, talking and laughing for hours around the dinner table. Those are the sweetest moments of all. My friend Danielle came along to the first retreat and took some photos of the
experience...
A few things I realized & remembered during these last two retreats... - Amazing things happen when we stop rushing, clicking, texting, fretting, and just...
slow... down.
- Tiny projects are awesome. A mini book. A quick email sequence. A collection of love letters. Sometimes, tiny projects are the most satisfying ones of all. (Plus, they're easier to complete. Win-win.)
- Our bodies love to move—and there's a
direct connection between movement and creativity. Stretching, walking, yoga... movement makes us 10x more productive for the rest of the day.
- You can NEVER have too many dark chocolate bars in the house. - Decorating a stick of butter with tiny edible flowers is... a really good idea.
- Soaking in an outdoor tub filled with hot mineral water is... also a really good idea.
- Visiting Hawaii once... just isn't enough. Which is why I'm heading
back, very soon!
UPCOMING RETREATS
- April 2-9, 2018
- July 15-22,
2018
- January 7-14, 2019 [sold out]
EVERYTHING THAT'S INCLUDED
Private bedroom. Healthy meals. Beach trips. Waterfall hikes. Soaking in mineral
pools. Massages. Inspiring writing classes. And more.
Head over here to see a list of everything that's included, and to see pricing/payment options.
To reserve a bedroom, hop over here. Questions? Email: hello@alexandrafranzen.com.
I hope 2018 is filled with many, many adventures for you. And whether it's in Hawaii—or in your office, home, or local coffee shop—I hope you'll carve out some time to work on a project that feels very meaningful to you. A book. A screenplay. A blog. A photo series. A short film. Whatever your heart is being tugged to do.
The average human lifespan is 27,375 days. I hope you'll set aside 7 days—at some point, hopefully soon—just for your deepest work, just for your art, just for you.
Love,
-Alex
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