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The Great Escape

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Do you ever feel like you can’t catch your breath? As if life is moving along so quickly DSC_0227_1you can barely notice when one day ends and a new one begins? If yes, it might be time to check out of the world of tech and escape into nature…

High in the woodlands of Abergavenny, Wales sits a beautiful cottage. It is hidden amongst the tall trees and undulating mountains of glorious countryside that take your breath away. It is The Cottage and it is the perfect space to let go of everything the world tells you, you have to have (technologically connected) and embrace everything that truly matters; you, nature, consciousness and creativity.

Being at The Cottage you not only get to experience the enchantment of real country living, you get to remove yourself from emails, texts, endless calls and social media platforms screaming for your attention. And whilst that might sound scary to those who have forgotten a life without them, it is, in fact, the perfect way to get back in touch with life, with self and the world.

Free to walk for minutes or hours, breathing in fresh air, getting drunk on the beauty that surrounds you. Maybe, for the first time in a long time, hearing what peaceful sounds like, what a car-free zone provides; hearing your own breath, your footsteps, your thoughts without the constant background noise of city living and expectations.

As I experienced The Cottage I felt my heart flutter as it began to connect with the glorious solitude. I began to hear myself and feel at one. I was moved to write, to explore my thoughts, to allow my creativity to flow and although I do this frequently, being able to do it without disturbance, without worrying about anyone else’s needs, was so freeing.

And my eyes drank in nature’s beauty, every shade of green that ever existed appeared to be available for consumption.

Little movements being caught here and there; a horse, the sheep, a bird dipping and taking flight, singing gently into the breeze. And I fill up with the purity of the energy surrounding me; I am everything and everything is me; oneness.

These moments are priceless. They are also necessary. They remind you that life is not the latest iPhone, virtual reality game, 16 hour work day, a string of meaningless conversations. No, it is a force filled with ‘now‘ moments. It is the earth beneath your feet, the invisible air that kisses your face and enters your body to create more life. It is the exchange of chemicals with the plants, their scent causing you to stop and breathe in their essence.

And when the visit to The Cottage ends, it is with a hopeful heart you return to your daily life renewed, inspired, uplifted.

It might become a monthly ritual, the escape, but even if that is not the case it becomes a vivid memory, one that reminds you of the importance of taking time out, of downing tools, of breathing life in and out, of connecting with the gift of being here; living, being, creating…

Escape to The Cottage, it is the great escape.

Live Blissfully,

YvonneB

Published by YvonneB

A catalyst for change, Yvonne Bignall is a breath of fresh air in the extraordinary way she helps women 50+ to reconnect with life & their innate power through radical self-care, guilt-free! She supports, encourages, and inspires women to prioritise their health, one bitesize action at a time. Her work is challenging as it navigates through difficult conversations, listening & observing how women’s health issues have been: ❊ Undermined ❊ Under-resourced & ❊ Swept under the carpet She helps women to recognise & unpack old scripts that still (sadly enough) tell them that their value derives from their level of caregiving of others, their output. The truth is it is the input, the ability to resource self, which provides women with the energy required to realise their true potential. Along with her team, she explores the thoughts, behaviour & habits, often born out of guilt, gender expectations, and reinforced narratives, with curiosity (not judgment), discarding the unhelpful, whilst reclaiming innate power through the creation of new patterns, restoring a sense of self, outside of societal expectations. In her opinion, this allows women to: ✔ Develop an elevated level of self-awareness ✔ Build / rebuild their confidence & self-belief ✔ Value all of who they are and invest time in who they want to be at their best A self-care warrior, an encourager & inspirer, Yvonne is today an award-winning Women’s Health Advocate, Published Author, and an International Presenter. She is also a Radio Show Host and a Podcaster. Yvonne is focused on building a community of women, www.PermissionToThrive.online, who are ready to reclaim their right to self-care, guilt-free, and who prioritise their health without apology, role-modeling behaviour & habits that inform generations to come of their true value. She also advocates for self-care over burnout in the workplace, delivering practical webinars in the corporate space. In her own words, “It is time for employees to prioritise their wellbeing. How will they deliver their best work without it?” One of her favourite quotes comes from Eleanor Brown, ‘Rest and self-care are so important. When you take time to replenish your spirit, it allows you to serve others from the overflow. You cannot serve from an empty vessel’ Connect with Yvonne and, 🌱 Become part of the self-care revolution at Permission to Thrive or 📞 Book a chat to find out about her coaching and corporate services: https://calendly.com/yvonne-b/20min

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