It Really Was Magical
                     It Really Was Magical
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Last weekend was a perfect example of what it means to feel full, 
unconditional love.  And it really was magical.   I said “Yes” a few 
months ago to a Vegan Italian Foodies Retreat in The Mornington 
Peninsula.  I was drawn to it instantly and couldn’t think of a better 
way to spend a weekend.   I had no idea what I was in for, I just knew 
food, women, and a weekend away was a recipe for success.
From the moment we entered the home, I instantly felt warmth and 
love. I knew I was in the right place. Our host, Nadia, greeted us with 
her kind-hearted smile and warm embrace. The house was homely, 
and I could smell the food wafting through the home.   
As each guest arrived, we greeted each other at the front door as 
though we were long lost, friends. We’d never met and yet it felt like 
a reunion.
Eight women, complete strangers, in a shared house, eating together 
and hanging out in tracksuits by day and pyjamas by night with 
endless chatter and laughter. It really is the perfect girl’s weekend 
away. 
As we shared our first meal, we shared a bit about ourselves. It 
became apparent just how different we all were and yet how
similar we were. A paradox really.
We were all there for one reason – to share our love of food.  And we 
all had our own food memories, our food preferences and journey. 
 But what we all came looking for was connection.  To connect with 
ourselves, and to connect with other humans.  And food is such 
a great connector.
Life truly is a magnificent gift, taking us on a journey we’d never 
dreamed of.  When we carve out time, find stillness, and remove all 
judgment and labels, we can slip into love and kindness. And when 
we look into the eyes of another soul, we see a reflection of 
ourselves and realise that we are all one.
We laughed, we cried, we danced, and we talked; really talked.
My heart is a whole lot fuller, my soul a little calmer and my life 
more purposeful. 
Thank you, Nadia.   And thank you, girls, for showing up, with an 
open heart and mind, and giving us all of you!  Your light shines 
brightly.
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