Take a Moment to Breathe

Hello, Friend!

I wanted to take a moment to reach out—not to promote anything, but to share some thoughts and a little piece of my heart.

This year, instead of diving into resolutions, I decided to do something completely different. I stepped away. Away from the noise of everyday life, away from family, friends, and work—all of it. My unbelievably amazing friend Shannon offered me her cabin, a peaceful retreat in the woods, where I could just be. No distractions. Just me.

You see, little do most people know, I got pregnant right out of high school. I went straight from living at home to becoming a mom. As much as being a mother has been the greatest experience of my life, I skipped a very important step: finding myself. My youth was spent navigating motherhood and marriage, and while those roles are deeply fulfilling, I realized I’ve never really spent time alone—just with me. So, I decided to take a few weeks away to focus on hearing myself. At first, I thought I was disconnected—physically stepping away from the usual routines of life. But a week in, I realized I wasn’t truly disconnected. I was still tethered—to social media, to the idea of being available, to communication with friends and family.

That’s when I made the decision to do a full digital detox. Not just digital—everything. No social media, no texting, no calls, no distractions. Just me, myself, and I.

It’s day 3 of this full reset, and the transformation I’m feeling is hard to put into words. At first, the quiet was unsettling. My anxiety seemed to grow louder in the stillness. But now, that same stillness has started to replace the chaos with a deep sense of peace.

I’ve been asking myself: What does an extraordinary life look and feel like for me? The answer is simpler than I imagined. I want slow mornings. Good food. Deep relationships. I want to feel strong and healthy in my body. Everything else? It’s just extra. I want to move through my days with joy and excitement, not from a place of lack or striving.

Even writing this email feels different. It’s not about marketing or metrics—it’s about connecting. In this disconnected world, I just want to say hello and maybe inspire you to pause for a moment too.

What would life feel like if it was less about what you can accomplish or tick off, and more about the depth of your connection—to loved ones, to friends, to nature, to food, and most importantly, to yourself?

I hope this sparks something for you, even if it’s just a small reminder to take a breath.

Warmly,

Sheena Rozak

P.S. You might be wondering how I’m sharing this if I’m on a digital detox. The truth is, I wrote this during one of the quietest, most reflective moments I’ve had in a long time. I’ve scheduled it to send after my retreat, so the thoughts I’m sharing are just as fresh and real as they felt when I wrote them.