I am home from Lake Austin Spa Resort in Texas where we celebrated MORE Magazine’s November issue that features Women on Fire. And, in loving every moment at Lake Austin Spa, I certainly was cherishing LESS stress!
The simplicity and focus on nature, delicious, healthy meals, exercise, massages and inspiring connections with other women renewed my very being and re-energized me to take on the world.
While at Lake Austin Spa, Jamie and I went on a 2-hour hike and boat trip. Here I am on a parched river bed, which seemed to me like walking on the moon!
Woman on Fire Jamie Eslinger accompanied me to the spa (we were working, afterall, as we were each giving two talks!) and she made several videos I hope you get a chance to watch. Here’s me saying good-bye on our last day in Texas in my favorite chair and room in the spa’s Garden Library.
Have you ever been to a spa? Or have you wished to go but fear it is too expensive, frivolous or snobby?
My first visit to a spa was more than 20 years ago to the now-closed Bonaventure Spa in Florida. It’s where I first learned about the life-changing benefits of taking better care of myself.
My best friend Jan Allen set up the trip. Back then, she knew I was so exhausted from my workaholic life that I didn’t know which end was up.
In fact, the restorative yoga class I took on my first day at the Bonaventure, I fell asleep — and woke up an hour after everyone else had left the room!
Investing in yourself is one of Women on Fire’s most meaningful aspirations.
And, I am here to tell you that investing in a spa experience can be a very powerful way to heal, to kickstart your next steps, to meet other inspiring women, and to bolster your health so you feel strong and vibrant to take on your dreams.
In addition to wonderful amenities at a spa, the peace, calm and quiet usually found at a spa — to think, nap, read a book or gaze into the sky — often results in less becoming more in your life.
I have returned home feeling lighter and brighter and even more excited for what is next. The time at the spa gave me just the boost I needed to keep going toward my own dreams.
Plus, I brought a bit of the spa home with me. Jamie and I discovered a great healthy raw veggie salad with grilled salmon that I plan to duplicate at home!
Spa food is usually beautiful — and healthy. This recipe’s going home with me!
What are the investments in yourself that you are making in your own life right now? How are they making a difference for you? Please share in the comments section below.
