Dear Friends,
Best wishes to you. How's your winter and new year start been? It was a bit wild in January with weather swings!The winter landscape mirrors our own internal shifts - sometimes quiet, sometimes dramatically unpredictable. These past weeks brought wild weather swings that seemed to echo our collective experience: sudden temperature drops, unexpected warmth, moments of surprising beauty.
Sound familiar? Just like nature, we're navigating complex rhythms of change and adaptation. Nature is a good teacher and healer. She invites us to slow down, to breathe, to reconnect. When we do, there's profound healing in stepping outside our usual patterns and finding moments of connection - with ourselves, with each other, and with the natural world around us.Â
Nature offers Healing Invitations, such as:
A quiet walk in a local forest preserve
A weekend retreat in a peaceful setting. Check out BOI's retreats below.
A mindful moment watching winter birds
Connecting with a community nature group
If you want a reset, to calm your nervous system, a powerful proven way is through the power of 'Awe'. It can quickly reset your nervous system. Most of us need that; calming resets. I know I do.
What is Awe? It's a feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder. It's a Transformative Emotion. My recent blog shares more on The Power of Awe. Rests the Heart and Nervous System..."I believe we sense awe at all ages. A few months ago my 2 year old granddaughter Maddie and I were.. (more)". If a reset day of nature, awe and connection is desired, come self-care with Waking Up The Heart: Power of Awe + The Enneagram More info below.You and our communities, like nature, are living systems constantly evolving.
By staying curious, open, and connected, we transform together. Warmly,
SusanÂ
February Highlights
- Head, Heart, Body | 4 Day Retreat
- Life Tools: TQ + Enneagram Wayfinding
- Qigong & Community Circle
- BOI Public Events Calendar
- How To Help
Head, Heart, Body: Reconnecting With Our Joyful Nature
4 Day Retreat
March 13th - 16th, 2025Â
Reconnect with yourself in a transformative 4-day retreat at Bend of Ivy. Led by experienced facilitators Susan Walters and Milly Morrow, this immersive experience blends yoga, meditation, art, sound healing, nature walks, and more.Â
Discover the tools to align your head, heart, and body while savoring moments of joy, stillness, and connection in a serene natural setting.Â
Early bird registration ends February 7!
Click HERE to learn more!
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Life Tools: Transitional Intelligence +
Enneagram Wayfinding
Transitions are a part of life. Are you experiencing any now? Our world, and humanity are experiencing multiple transitions. If you're having many, it called a 'lifequake'.Â
Transitional Intelligence is understanding and embracing the "what's next" as a source of curiosity, wonder and awe, relying on core strengths and inner values as a compass north.
It's possible to do this better- transition through the 3 stages of long endings, messy middles and new beginnings. How? Transition with good tools, processes, wise guides and with a growth mindset to learn new skills.
A powerful tool supporting transitions is the Enneagram Systems. It's very popular now, and often oversimplified and misinterpreted. It's an ancient and leading edge psychodynamic spiritual map -  offers developmental, relational, spiritual, energy, awareness, personality, and wisdom growth. I've found it to be the most impactful Inner Growth alchemizer for better decision-making, shifting stuck patterns and developing better relationships and ways of being. And, it takes inner work and curiosity for sustainable growth.
Curious on these, want to learn more?
If so, reach out to connect with Susan Walters, a certified and experienced TQ (Transitional Intelligence) coach and Enneagram Systems coach/ teacher. She offers coaching, Enneagram typing and workshops. Book a Discovery Call (Free) to explore. Or subscribe to Susan's newsletter.
PS ... Gift yourself, or another, an experiential Day Retreat to reset, renew and reconnect your self and heart center.Â
Waking Up The Heart | Enneagram Day Retreat | Feb 15th
Bend of Ivy Lodge 10am - 4pm
Led by Susan Walters
Qigong & Community Circle: Energetic Renewal and Connection
Sunday, February 16th @ 1:00Â - 2:30 pmÂ
Join us for an afternoon of renewal and connection at Bend of Ivy Lodge. Begin with Qigong, guided by Lara Ferguson, to balance your body’s energy, calm your mind, and nurture your spirit through gentle, mindful movement.
Then, connect deeply in a reflective Community Circle led by Lara &  Susan Walters, a growth and transition coach and SE practitioner. The circle offers an opportunity for connection and sharing.
This event is open to all and designed to support healing, balance, and community.Â
Tickets are free & donation-based. All proceeds will go toward supporting non-profits in our WNC family.Â
Get Your Ticket Today! Click HERE to learn more!
Intentional Growth Offerings
February 15th |Â 10am - 4pm
Day Retreat at Bend of Ivy Lodge
Feb 16th, 2025 | 1:00 - 2:30pm
Event at Bend of Ivy Lodge
March 13th-16th, 2025 | 4Â Day Retreat
@ Bend of Ivy Lodge | Registration Now Open | Deposit $150 | Early Bird
Bend of Ivy Public Events Calendar
Visit Our 2025 Calendar Here!
Upcoming Events Calendar
Waking Up The Heart | Enneagram Day Retreat | Feb 15th, 2025
Qigong Community Healing Event & Circle | Feb 16th, 2025
Presence Based Coaching Course | Program | March 3rd - 5th, 2025
Head, Heart, Body | Retreat | March 13th - 16th, 2025
Breathing Space | Yoga Retreat | March 27th - 31st, 2025
Private Events and Trainings Are Not Shown
Now Booking 2025 & 2026 Events!
Get Your Preferred Dates -
To Book now - Click Here
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Supporting Our Western North Carolina
Communities Renewal
Our Asheville and WNC communities are deeply grateful for the support of those near and far. These beautiful areas are in the process of rebuilding and re-birthing. If you’d like to learn more about how you can help, we’ve created a resource list of local businesses and relief organizations dedicated to restoration efforts.
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