We all live within stories—about who we are, what has happened to us, and what is possible. These narratives shape our perceptions, relationships, and choices, often operating so automatically that we mistake them for reality itself. But beneath every story lies a deeper awareness that is not limited or defined by the mind's interpretations of events, ourselves, or the world.

In this illuminating retreat, psychotherapist and author Nancy Colier invites you to uncover the beliefs you've mistaken for your true self. Through compassionate inquiry and mindful practice, you learn to recognize the stories that keep you stuck, rest in the freedom of present-moment awareness, and experience life with greater clarity, authenticity, and ease.

Who Should Attend? This retreat is for anyone ready to break free from recurring patterns and create meaningful change. It's for those who long to feel more alive—and who sense there's more to life than repeating the same experiences in different forms.

In this retreat, you:

• Cultivate new possibilities and fresh experiences beyond the limits of the stories you tell yourself.
• Discover new dimensions of yourself that feel more authentic than the identities your stories create.
• Develop a new relationship with the stories your mind produces, learning to observe them without becoming defined by them.

Find a path to meet your mind's stories with compassion, curiosity, and even a touch of humor. Witness these narratives without defending, resisting, or recreating them—and, most importantly, without sacrificing your happiness. Embody the learning through presentation, meditation, conversation, journaling, and Q & A's.

Workshop begins Friday at 7:00 p.m.

Recommended Reading: 

• Nancy Colier, Narratives: Let Go of the Stories That Keep You Stuck (available November 1, 2026)

• Journal
• Writing utensils