Why Artists Need to Retreat

Today, we are going to chat about the importance of retreats and why we believe they are integral and necessary, not just to us as human beings, but specifically for us as artists. The reasons we discuss are relevant for all types of retreats, and there are so many options depending on where you are in life. You could do a solo retreat, a connection building retreat, a retreat far away or one close by. Regardless of how you choose to retreat, in Episode #34 of the Thriving Artists Podcast, Why Artists need to Retreat, we discuss what they all have in common as a way to build you up as an artist. Jamie and Kaylan’s 5 Reasons Artists need to Retreat are: Remove yourself from the juggle: We juggle so much in our everyday lives like relationships, caregiving, jobs, bills and meetings. The list can feel endless and fitting all of these into our days like a chaotic puzzle can be exhausting. Retreats offer a break from this juggle, because when you show up to a retreat everything is ready and prepped. Invest in your nourishment: Retreats offer a specific time to nourish ourselves, to give ourselves the food, fuel, and inspiration we so desperately need. To nourish literally means to give ourselves the substances we need to grow and be healthy. Retreats give us what we need to be healthy as artists as well, such as rest, pleasure, experimentation, exploration, discovery and connection. Experience a new environment: There is something magical when you wake up somewhere different and get into a different landscape. It’s like our sense of awareness and “noticing” is heightened. We are pulled back into the practice of attention, rather than being bored or saturated by what is familiar to us. This helps encourage our creative processing. Making connections: When you join in retreats you make connections! Experiencing something with new people outside of your comfort zones is one of the most ultimate ways to bond. You form an instant connection and the energy flows in such a nice way. Artists who bond at retreats frequently go on to future collaborations and mutual support. Resist grind culture: JUST BE. Retreats are a portal to JUST BE. Attending a retreat does not make you lazy. You are investing in your nourishment, making a claim that you deserve to have moments of peace, rest, rejuvenation and re-alignment. You deserve to JUST BE with a group who gets you.  If you’d like more information on how to attend our Thrive Together Network retreat in Black Mountain, North Carolina the weekend of June 3rd, 2023, we would LOVE to have you! Head to www.thrivetogethernetwork.com/retreat