by Ivana Polonijo | May 12, 2025 | Courageous Being Article
In honor of Baka Sofija and all Mother Figures, and carriers of mothering energy In Croatian, Baka means grandmother, but in my life, the word has always signified much more. Comfort. Authentic, kind authority. Warmth. Humor. Story. And in Baka Sofija’s specific case:...
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 | Mar 10, 2025 | Courageous Being Article
I am sitting on a warm Croatian rock, my little brother leaning against me, shoulder to shoulder, each of us with a simple homemade sandwich in hand. Mom and Dad are close by. We’re all gazing at the sunset. It’s a late summer day on the Mediterranean coast of Istria....
by Ivana Polonijo | Feb 18, 2025 | Courageous Being Article
There’s a photo of me as Little Ivi, standing on a dock in Croatia, my Nono (grandpa) holding me steady as I point toward something in the distance. I don’t remember what I was pointing at then, but I bet it was the genius of nature.Perhaps a seagull soaring, white...
by Ivana Polonijo | Feb 4, 2025 | Courageous Being Article, Dare to Care
Blame and accountability may look similar on the surface—both involve naming a problem—but energetically, they couldn’t be more different. One drains you, the other empowers. One keeps you stuck, the other sets you free. Blame is a reflex, a way to offload discomfort...
