I had a glorious 24 hours with my Mastermind Intensive group Sunday-Monday. We gathered at a member’s home the afternoon of the 8th to create vision boards, have a potlluck and reunite after the summer. I was as much a guest as everyone else, basking in the warmth of our members and soaking up female togetherness in such an intimate environment. Monday was our all-day session in Westport where I took charge and continued the process of helping these unstoppable women to realize their visions.

On Sunday afternoon one of our group said something that struck me. We were all gathered in the pristine white, screened-in gazebo in our hostess’s backyard. This particular member was sitting crosslegged on the cushioned window seat looking totally at peace. She told us how grateful she was to be in such a safe, loving and nurturing environment. And that she wished she could have this intimacy and safety more often.

What struck me about this was that, for her, it was the exception.

In that quiet, unspectacular moment I had a big AHA. I realized that safe, loving and nurturing environments have become the norm for me.

Five to seven times a week I attend a fellowhsip where I walk into unconditional love, respect and support.

Three times a week I speak to an accountability partner (aka good friend) about whatever next step I’m taking in my business.

Every Tuesday morning at 6:30am I speak with two of my spiritual buddies about financial serenity.

Every Thursday at 6:15am I take a call from a woman wanting that same financial serenity.

I meet with my own Mastermind Group once a month to offer support to each other.

I have a regularly scheduled call with my siblings once a month to offer love and support to each other and to catch up on our news across the miles.

Most important, I have weeded out the energy vampires who would quickly undo the benefits I’d received from the other environments. I am a free woman!

And that’s what it takes for this soul proprietor to stay peaceful, productive, serene and joyous.