Notes from the Cleanse

This blog entry was written by a friend during her Raw Juice Cleanse and Fast Retreat experience – I was so inspired by her words that I asked her if I could share it on the site…enjoy!

First of all I can’t believe it took me so long to visit Hacienda del Sol.
What an amazing place to be!

So I signed up for this 7-day Cleanse and didn’t really know what to expect.

I am pleasantly surprised!

I love my cabina. It’s important to have a comfortable place to retreat, if need be, when doing a cleanse. I have a loft, which I have yet to explore – and lots of space including my own hammock and porch! Note to self (sit in it tomorrow).

Everyone on the Cleanse this week is a woman. Super! Girl Power! What I came to Costa Rica for! It feels like a special week.

There are people on the cleanse who have flown to Costa Rica, specifically for the Cleanse, from long distances – way to get the word out there, Joy! Caroline came all the way from Belgium!

So now that I have been here for 2 days, I am getting to know the routine. I’ll fill you in on how it goes here.

Most of us wake up early, when it’s still a bit dark, before 6am. And, usually I’m up for the morning and can’t get back to sleep. (I am trying to balance that out tonight by staying up later than 8:30pm!)

Yoga with Joy is at 7am. It is so lovely. What a treat. Really! Then we have our morning check-in with our “green drink” not my favorite but, “it’s good for you Tierney!” This is what I keep telling myself. Everyone else seems to love them…?

Next, we do 1 of 2 daily colemas…which I won’t go into details. :) They’re intense – it involves 1.89L of water, an addition (coffee, lemon, garlic, apple cider vinegar or chlorophyll) and my colon and large intestines.

Today a few of us had a mud bath and laid on the deck in the sun until we were nice and crispy. End result: detoxified, beautiful, smooth skin.
Now its time for a another juice and off to the beach. Menlha calls it Venus beach. It is so beautiful and tranquil. I love this beach. It recharges the soul.

Back to Hacienda del Sol for another colema and then meditation at 5ish, along with some journaling and our “dinner” of potassium broth…and wonderful fellowship.

We get to do whatever we like, whenever we like. This IS good. It’s the kind of life I like.

My energy was really good today. The actual cleansing involved a lot of releasing and letting go which will eventually lead to more clarity.

So, my intention for this cleanse is to unplug, relax, clean out the colon, get clear and be present in the process.

I am inspired to eat more raw food and prepare more raw meals.
I am inspired to follow my heart and not waste time on frivolous things.
I am inspired to read more books that speak to my heart.
I am inspired to continue with my daily practice of yoga, prayer, meditation, and contemplation through journaling.
I am inspired to share joy, happiness and love with those around me. That’s you guys! woo hoo!!
I am inspired to follow my heart and bring my dreams into reality.
I am inspired to continue to be a channel and to be of service whenever possible in my daily life.
I am inspired to continue to be a true, happy, pure version of me.

Thank you for your love and support to help me become the best person I can be.

I love and miss you all so so much. You have a very special place in my heart.

Let’s hang out when I get back to the ‘hood!

I am here to love and support you on your journey in this life.
Life is precious, live it wisely.

And eat healthy. Because your body says so – it works hard for you so do it a favor!

Much love, peace, harmony, light and laughter to you,
Tierney