Worth the investment
I was at the October 2025 retreat. Today is January 15, 2026.
During our five days together, Julianna said something that stayed with me: “Don’t make any major decisions for the next 30 days.”
So I didn’t.
Before, during, and after the retreat, I followed Confluence’s guidance. I’m profoundly grateful that I did.
My wife and I talked for years before committing. It’s expensive and we didn’t take that lightly. But after years of trying to “handle it,” we finally understood that this wasn’t a cost—it was an investment for our family.
So, I waited. I let things settle. I wanted to know whether what I felt was real, or just the glow of something new.
What I’ve found is this: the return has been deep and lasting.
I didn’t buy land. I didn’t buy a lake house. I didn’t quit my job and hike the Chilkoot Trail. Instead, I practiced what you gave me. I sit with the parts of myself. I breathe. I remember that I’m not alone.
I let the quiet parts speak.
There’s no need to list everything that brought me to Confluence. What matters is how I move through life now.
I slow down. I leave room for other perspectives. I listen—really listen. I notice which part of me is talking, and I choose when and how it speaks.
The care you put into every step—from the first exploratory call to the group calls afterward—created something I could trust among a group I could trust. I never felt like I had to hide or prove anything. I felt cared for. Protected.
Each of you—Myles, Jules, Cedar, Arin, and of course Thunder Eater—showed up with such honesty and genuine compassion. And the chefs… their care came through in every detail.
It was worth every cent. It was worth every uncomfortable moment. It was worth all of it.
With deep gratitude,
Danny M.