Creating a Life of Balance: From Goals to Authenticity in Business and Beyond

“You have to become somebody before becoming nobody. When you become nobody, there is no tension, no pretense, no one trying to be anyone or anything. The natural state of the mind shines through unobstructed and the natural state of the mind is pure love.”  - Ram Dass

I am spending this week in Oregon with my family on a stunning property that was designed for peace and connection. They have a regenerative farm, restaurant, hotel, yoga, meditation and are surrounded by the most stunning wine country. I am here because it is designed for intimate, high-level corporate retreats, and I am feeling led to put something really beautiful together for a select few clients.

The reality is that most of us have been rewarded for running downhill. We measure our success by the business of our calendars rather than the fullness of our lives. I have been on my own wellness journey over the past two years, organically trying to grow this business that I love so much, without sacrificing myself, which can be complicated. When I founded Acquire, I had something to prove, mostly to myself. Intentionally slowing down, and making space for the things that make me feel grounded and at peace has allowed me to build a business that is not just goals and results-oriented, but is built on a foundation designed for longevity. When you spend your professional life doing what you love, it can quickly consume your personal life and therefore your identity. Detangling where I end and my business begins is part of my work. Intentionally slowing down with like-minded people is one way I have found the greatest personal and professional growth.

I have been thinking lately about how to merge wine with wellness. Wine is alcohol, which is not at the top of any wellness practitioner's list, however, wine helps us slow down. It is a conduit for connection. Imagine a three-day retreat with the community at its center. Morning yoga and meditation, followed by a healthy breakfast. Offerings like a regenerative farm tour or an off-the-beaten-path winery visit are balanced by workshops, seminars, and space to connect back to self while immersed in nature. Your stay would be capped off by a wine dinner led by yours truly with a meal cooked by one of my favorite Chefs on the planet: Sarah Schaefer, formerly from Gramercy Tavern in NYC.

This is an offering that is in the works, but it feels true and authentic, not a construct of what my logical mind thinks will “work,” but an outward expression of what lives in my heart.

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