🌏 Living a Life of Grounded Harmony - Edition 6 // 3.7.25

Dear curious explorers of the world,

What if we didn’t need a vacation to feel recharged?

I’ve been reflecting on what it truly means to live a life of Grounded Harmony—a life where we don’t escape from reality but design it in a way that continuously fuels us. So often, we treat vacations as a reset button, a temporary break from the exhaustion of our daily routines. But what if the energy, fulfillment, and inspiration we seek while traveling could be part of our everyday lives?

That realization hit me deeply during my recent trip to England. This wasn’t just a getaway—it was a reflection of everything that grounds and energizes me in my life. It was an intentional experience built upon my four core values:

🌿 Connection – I reunited with friends from different moments in my life—one from Nepal, one from a personal development program, one I met on a beach in LA. These moments reminded me that home isn’t a place, but a feeling we cultivate through relationships.
🌍 Adventure – I embraced the unexpected—getting lost on winding roads in the English countryside, walking 15,000 steps a day in London, experiencing the joy (and chaos) of driving on the “wrong” side of the road.
📚 Learning – England challenged me to shift my own perceptions. I had always seen it as a place of tradition, old money, and prestige—values I once resisted. But when I looked deeper, I saw its richness, resilience, and the layers of history that shaped its people.
💡 Making a Difference – Even in small ways, I found myself contributing—through deep conversations, shared moments, and simply being present. It reminded me that impact isn’t always about grand gestures; sometimes, it’s about showing up with intention.

I left England more energized than when I arrived—not because I was escaping my life, but because I had designed this trip in alignment with what truly matters to me. It was a powerful reminder that we don’t need to wait for a vacation to feel fulfilled.

What if we designed our everyday lives the same way? What if we created intentional moments of connection, adventure, learning, and impact—not just on special trips, but in the rhythm of our daily existence?

A life of Grounded Harmony isn’t about waiting for an escape. It’s about weaving fulfillment into the everyday.

So I ask you—what’s one way you can bring more of what energizes you into your daily life?

🧭 7-Day Challenge Recap: Finding Adventure in Everyday Life

Last month, we embarked on the 7-Day Homecoming Challenge, an invitation to see every day as a grand adventure—not by traveling far, but by shifting how we experience what’s already around us.

What many people discovered was just how easy it is to feel grounded and connected when we choose to be present.

✨ They paused to notice small moments—the warmth of the sun on their face, the taste of morning tea, the stillness between conversations.
💡 They realized they didn’t need hours to feel grounded—just a moment of intention.
🌱 They created new daily rituals—simple practices like a five-minute grounding exercise, taking a different route on their walk, or writing down one thing they wanted to release.

What surprised so many was that transformation didn’t require a huge life change. It was already accessible in the small, intentional ways they moved through their days.

How might you discover something new today, right where you are?

🏮 Looking Ahead: A Journey to China – 3 Spots Left!

If this speaks to you—if you’re feeling the pull to discover, release, and invent yourself through a new lens—then I invite you to join us in China this April 12-17.

At the heart of Homecoming are our four pillars—Discover, Release, Invent, and Charge—which guide a journey of self-exploration and deep connection. Our upcoming retreat in Fengyu, Dali, Yunnan is designed to bring these pillars to life through immersive experiences and intentional reflection.

And we only have 3 spots left!

During the retreat, we will:

🌿 Discover – Immerse in Bai culture, unearthing untold stories through the village tour and tea ceremonies.
🔥 Release – Let go of the stories and expectations that no longer serve us in a lantern ceremony under the full moon.
🎨 Invent – Explore creative workshops that reimagine how we express ourselves and engage with the world.
⚡ Charge – Step forward with clarity, purpose, and deep harmony, supported by the breathtaking landscape of Dali.

This retreat isn’t just about travel—it’s about coming home to yourself, wherever you are in the world.

📍 Fengyu, Dali, Yunnan | April 12-17, 2025

Thank you for being part of this journey. I hope to see you at a future event—or maybe even in Dali.

With love and curiosity,
Shanshan & The Homecoming Team

P.S. A question for your journal:
“What would it look like to meet the people in my life—and the world around me—with curiosity and gentle love?”

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