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Starting a 4:30 AM Routine: Why We’re Rising Before the Sun

June 2, 2025 Henry Bond

This week, Katy and I embarked on something ambitious: waking up at 4:30 am to start a brand-new morning routine. Our goal? To carve out dedicated time for contrast therapy (sauna and cold plunge) and yoga before the rest of the day unfolds.

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In Journal Tags Morning routine, Sauna Therapy, Sauna, Cold plunge, Contrast therapy, Hold-cold therapy, Retreat life, Topanga Retreat Living, Early rising, Morning Routine

Feathered Friends and Buzzing Blessings: New Life at the Retreat

May 18, 2025 Henry Bond

This week, our retreat center welcomed four new chickens and a collection of honeybee hives. After weeks of preparation—clearing space, safeguarding the coop, painting, and placing crystals—our hens have arrived, each with a name and personality. Alongside them, a local beekeeper introduced buzzing hives to the hills. This journal entry reflects on the meditative power of caretaking, and how sometimes, the most spiritual moments come with feathers and wings.

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In Journal Tags Topanga retreat life, Chickens, Topanga Retreat Living, Bees, Meditation and Animals, Spiritual Gardening, Crystals, Mindful Caretaking

Healing and Moisture – A New Chapter at the Retreat Center

February 9, 2025 Henry Bond
Henry and Katy at the retreat

After a period of fire and transformation, I find myself embracing the healing qualities of water and earth. Living at a retreat center in Topanga, I spend my days working the land and my evenings in the sauna, practicing hot and cold therapy. Through self-care rituals, Ayurvedic oils, and time in nature, I’m rediscovering balance and renewal. This journal entry explores how I’m shifting from destruction to nourishment—grounding into the elements of stability and flow.

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In Journal Tags Healing and Renewal, Self-care, Water Element, Ayurvedic Healing, Sauna Therapy, Hot and Cold Therapy, Earth Element, Nature-Based Healing, Topanga Retreat Living, Rebuilding After Change, Seasonal Wellness Practices, Physical Healing, Emotional Healing

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