by Ivana Polonijo | Apr 7, 2025 | Courageous Being Article, Rest and Receive
People ask me this when they see we offer Rest and Receive® retreats overseas: Why Croatia? Is it safe? Is it worth it? Here’s what I know: We talk a lot about slowing down. About resting. About self-care. But very few of us are taught how to actually be with what we...
by Ivana Polonijo | Dec 18, 2024 | Courageous Being Article, Rest and Receive
With constant input—emails, social media, and endless notifications—our nervous systems can easily become overloaded. A regular “inputs detox” through a silent self-retreat can recharge your energy, calm your mind, and restore balance. While...
by Ivana Polonijo | Dec 11, 2024 | Courageous Being Article, Rest and Receive
Meditation often gets misunderstood as a way to quiet the mind through sheer force—a struggle to silence thoughts and achieve immediate calm. But true meditation, rooted in comfortable stillness, is much gentler. It’s not about battling your thoughts or feelings but...
by Ivana Polonijo | Dec 4, 2024 | Courageous Being Article, Rest and Receive
At Courageous Being, we teach Stop Ghosting Yourself: Assess and Address, a practice for radical honesty that helps you reconnect with your authentic self. Ghosting yourself happens when you ignore your inner voice—your intuition, essence, or true needs. Over...
by Ivana Polonijo | Nov 20, 2024 | Courageous Being Article, Rest and Receive
At Courageous Being, we believe true rest is a necessity, not a luxury. Our recent 3-day Rest and Receive™ retreat in the Pacific NW reminded us how deeply healing and transformative slowing down can be. We explored what it means to rest deeply, receive...
by Ivana Polonijo | Nov 13, 2024 | Courageous Being Article, Rest and Receive
Breathing deeply and intentionally can be one of the most efficient ways to restore balance, enhance clarity, and promote relaxation. At Courageous Being, we primarily use Energy Codes® breath practices, but there are other simple and impactful techniques worth having...
