I Almost Lost my Namaste
I recently returned from a magical trip to the Emerald Isle of Ireland. It all started with cheering on my beloved Iowa State Cyclones in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. After celebrating their victory, my friends and I set out to explore the Irish countryside.
One of our most memorable stops was the Cliffs of Moher. These majestic cliffs rise above the Atlantic Ocean, offering breathtaking views and winds strong enough to knock you off balance.
As we climbed toward the top, my dear friend Megan reminded me, “Tighten your Namaste hat, or the wind will take it!”
Moments later, as we stopped for a photo, I felt the gust. Off went my hat. Flying beyond the fence, just out of reach.
Panic. Do I let it go? Do I try to climb? My arms weren’t long enough. Then I spotted a man with hiking poles. Without hesitation, I rushed over, motioning desperately for help. Language barrier or not, he understood. With his help, I rescued my hat. Whew. Relief.
Now you might be thinking Sarah, it’s just a hat.
But at that moment, I realized it was more than that. The word Namaste translates from Sanskrit as: I honor the divine in you. I honor the light, love, and peace within you.
And I thought… What if I lost that?
Who would I be without my light? My love? My peace?
This small scare became a big reminder: the most precious parts of our lives. Our health, our well-being, our self-care, our relationships, our spiritual connection must be nurtured, renewed, and protected.
So today, I ask you:
✨ What is most precious to you?
✨ Who would you be without it?
✨ How will you nurture, renew, and replenish it?
This is why I created Namaste All Day Retreats—a sacred pause in your busy life to reflect, realign, and reconnect with what matters most to YOU.
Today, I invite you to join me this fall for a retreat.
If these retreats are not your jam, I understand. I do ask that you find time for you to nurture, renew and replenish the precious pieces of your life.
Because losing a hat is one thing. Losing yourself is another.