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Raising Standards: The Wildest Adventure Is Ease

Nov 03, 2025

I'm in Tuscany now. You guys seem to enjoy the "blogging," so I'll share more.

This is the most wild adventure I've ever been on, and not for the reasons you might think. (And if you know me you know I've been on many a wild adventure! ;)

Yes, I've dreamed the most luxury and high end, plus incredibly potent, effective and deeply healing kosher women's retreat that I know of, that focuses on integration, expansion, and creating, for leaders, and deeply impactful people with a fire for life inside of them—that puts Hashem/God at the center.

Yes, I am running my second destination retreat, and my 7th retreat in total in under 2 years, alongside many other projects, this time in Italy (first time here btw!)

The wild part is... I am relaxed right now, on a couch, writing, and taking it all in, with so much support.

The wild part is... I raised my standards, big time.

We had a driver this time. Last time we rented a car, and Chani drove us. This time, 3 people greeted us at the door to the (breathtaking and gorgeous) chateau as we pulled up, bringing in our bags. A man put together all the elements my assistant ordered for my dream custom facilitation room that will feel just like what the women all love about my home.

My team back home is taking care of the back end of it all, and a more than capable and incredible chief of nourishment, Chani, and assistant, Rochel, here, are taking care of food, koshering the kitchen, and setting up with amazing vibes, gasps of pleasure, love, devotion, focus and fun.

What is wild is: my heartbeat is slow and steady, I'm resting into this moment, really taking it in, writing these words, being me.

What is wild is: the women here supporting me told me to go do my thing, they are thrilled to take their roles and do theirs.

What is wild is that tomorrow I will meditate, and move my body, and make welcome bags, while Rochel and Chani cook and prep overlooking the hills of Tuscany in autumn.

What is wild is that in this energy, we all get to be ourselves and work in harmony and ease, to use our energy in ways that will create the most effective ripples and impact for all. Not more and not less.

L'chaim!

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