For most of her life, Marci followed the rules. She climbed the corporate ladder, earned her associate’s degree in computer science, and spent 30 years in IT. It wasn’t a bad life—steady income, a pension, a lovely daughter, and a grandchild she adored. But deep down, she always felt like something was missing. It wasn’t until after her divorce, when the quiet moments at home stretched a little too long, that she started asking herself a crucial question: “What do *I* really want?”
For years, Marci had been the rock for everyone else. She had perfected the art of being reliable and responsible, but that sense of freedom, adventure, and joy? It had been left on the back burner. Then, one day, after binge-watching “New Girl” (hey, guilty pleasure!) and journaling through some restless thoughts, it hit her. She didn’t need more things—she needed *less*. Less clutter, fewer responsibilities that weren’t hers, and fewer worries about being everything for everyone. What she truly craved was more: more space to breathe, more travel, and more time spent connecting with like-minded women.
So, Marci started simplifying—first her home, then her mindset. She downsized to a tiny house that gave her the freedom to focus on experiences instead of stuff. She started teaching yoga, empowering women to live lighter, both physically and emotionally. The Geode Nature Dome, her retreat space, became her sanctuary, where she gathered women to declutter their lives, meditate, and figure out their own “true north.”
The journey wasn’t without challenges. Letting go of control? Tough. Asking for help? Even tougher. But as Marci embraced the art of letting go, she found herself stepping into a life she had always dreamed of—one where she could work remotely, travel the world, and live according to her own values. Her fantasy of leading a retreat in Croatia became more than a daydream; it was now a real goal.
Through simplifying her life, Marci found her true north: a life of purpose, connection, and freedom. She discovered that happiness wasn’t in more things, but in more meaningful experiences—whether it was a quiet morning paddleboarding or a heart-to-heart with a new friend at one of her retreats. She’s no longer the rock for everyone else—she’s the compass, guiding herself and others toward a life of simplicity, fulfillment, and adventure.