When the World Is Too Much… an Invitation to Take a Virtual Vacation!
Contributed by Astrid Mueller, Resident of Palmer
Let’s pause for a moment. And take a breath. Sigh! Better. Right?
I want to share a short story. And I’ll have an invitation for you in a minute. One where you can feel even better. Like you’re on vacation! Without actually going!
In 2020, I went through a wild rollercoaster life adventure with stage-4 cancer. There were many days when the world felt like a lot. I couldn’t just hop on a plane or “get away.” BUT. Thinking creatively, I learned how to create little vacation experiences for myself, right where I was. I added sparkly lights to my room. Dressed like I was going somewhere fun. Took lots of spa-like baths. Tiny things — but they made a huge difference.
I felt lighter. More positive. Stronger. Supported.
Sometimes, I also treated myself to re-TREATS: packing my own creative tools and journals and heading to Airbnbs, or from home, participating in wellness retreats with long-distance Zoom classes. Getting creative. Focusing on my dreams. And what’s possible!
I also supported myself with a wide range of health modalities, in addition to Western medicine. All of these things made a HUGE difference. Physically. And also emotionally. Wellness didn’t feel heavy. It felt creative. Playful. Even joyful!
As I realized later, I also immensely supported my healing and immune system with all those things, and I’m deeply grateful that I fully got well.
Unfortunately, I also saw that not everyone is doing so well — or is that supported.
That’s what inspired me to start the Integrative Wellness Network — an initiative to bring a whole playground of inspiration and wellness resources together to fully support people: body, mind, emotion, spirit, and soul. Wherever they are. All around the world!
With the network, we now have a growing, soulful, FREE wellness community with amazing professionals and inspiring resources, and we also create very unique, experience-at-home wellness re-TREATS.
I’d love to invite you to one!
If you want more inspiration, positivity, or wellness in your life: Come JOYn us on a VIRTUAL CRUISE!
Think sunshine vibes, playful wellness prompts, and mini adventures you can enjoy from home. No pressure. No “doing it right.” Just come as you are.
All happens in our free wellness community — doors are open now! We set sail on Feb 22!
Invitation online at: integrativewellnessnetwork.podia.com/iwn-virtual-cruise-feb-2026