Hello Friends! 

In March, I attended a Sacred Rest Quest Retreat at St. Simons Island, Georgia. A boutique retreat where we were poured into by gifted teachers and authors, Pat Layton and Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith, combined with the gift of time to reflect, relax, rest, create, discover and play. The moment I heard about this retreat in January I knew I was meant to be there and registered immediately! What I didn't know was just how much my soul needed rest. 

Many of us are constantly giving, serving, and pouring into others. We rarely stop and allow ourselves to receive. These few precious, sacred days were an invitation to receive. Permission to pause. I got up early to watch the sunrise over the ocean and walk along the shore, experienced conversation and connection with other women, balanced with time alone to mediate, reflect, pray, write, and create. And came home with deeper insight on ways to support and serve my clients. 

I felt enveloped in God's love, filled with His peace and joy. It's then that I realized, in a tangible way, what Jesus meant when He said, "Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me - watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy on or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly." - Matthew 11: 28-30 (MSG) He meant soul rest. He meant He wanted to work with us and carry our burdens. He meant we could find refreshment and joy in His presence. Oh. THAT kind of rest!

  Quiet Reflection| Greeting the Day! |Goodie Bag! |Live Oaks | Driftwood Beach on Jekyll Island | Sunset 

Do you find yourself in need of rest? Not just rest as in sleep, but deep rest for your soul. I invite you to check out the Gift Guide, Cool Resource and Upcoming Events! 

This year I am super excited and honored to be participating in

The Joyful Life’s Mother’s Day Gift Guide!

With 12 gift categories and over 40 businesses to shop, including services and retreats, you’re sure to find some incredible and unique gifts! So, in place of an Article this month, I wanted to feature this fantastic opportunity to support small to mid-sized businesses. I am thrilled to share these beautiful and distinctive ideas with you for those special women in your life!

One of the things I love to do is to connect people with one another and provide resources that foster opportunities for growth. This month, I'm featuring 2 Cool Resources for you: 

Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith, physician, author, speaker, coach, podcast host. Her website is

 I Choose My Best Life 

Dr. Dalton Smith's book, Sacred Rest has helped me, and many others identify the 7 Types of Rest we all need. Curious? Take the Rest Quiz and find out the types of rest you have been missing. 

Pat Layton, author, speaker, podcast and retreat host. She has two retreats coming up: Freedom Quest and Rest Quest. Her website is Helping Women Move From Past to Purpose

Kyndel Kelly, Pat Layton, Jen Stone-Sexton & Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith

Rest Quest - March 27, 2022

***UPCOMING EVENTS***

Quiet Contemplative Women’s Retreat

OCTOBER 13—16, 2022

In the tranquil mountains of Big Canoe, Georgia.

Get away to Rest your soul, Renew your mind, Refresh your focus, and Recover your purpose. Share time with other women of faith, soak in the beauty of nature and hear what God would whisper to your heart from His Word.

3-day Quiet Contemplative Retreat $300

* Space is limited *

 Jen Stone-Sexton, Certified Christian Life Coach and founder of Freedom To Flourish Life Coaching, Author, Speaker, Singer, and Women’s Ministry leader, will be joining us to lead daily Bible studies and share about Freedom in Boundaries and Recovering Rest.

Price includes lodging, all meals (except lunch), group teaching, and Bible study

$100.00 deposit secures your reservation. Deposit due by July 9th and balance due by September 9, 2022.

HOST: Karen Johnston | karenljohnston31@gmail.com | 615-489-5549

A Note of Encouragement...

May you be blessed this Pesach and Resurrection Day! 

 Connect with Me

Instagram | Facebook | Freedom to Flourish Life Coaching 

Encouragement to help you flourish in your life with Clarity, Confidence, and Courage! Follow at: #freedomtoflourishlifecoaching 

Here's to living your greatest life!

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR YOU: I'd love to come alongside you as you take your next steps! Find out more about working with me as a life coach. Or schedule a free no obligation 30-minute online Create a Life You Love intro session.

Curious about what clients are saying? Check out their Success Stories!

P.S. Not interested in receiving this monthly Newsletter? Then please reply by email and request to unsubscribe from the Newsletter and I will remove your email from the list. Otherwise, clicking Unsubscribe below blocks all email.