Mindfully Optimizing Life For People & Planet

Letting Go of Resentment Forgiveness Retreat, Los Angeles + Online
2026-06-27 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Letting Go of Resentment and Forgiveness Practice Day
Release the Weight of the Past. Reclaim Peace in the Present.
Two Ways to Attend:In Person in West Hills, CaliforniaLive Online via Zoom
Saturday, June 27 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Are You Carrying Resentment That You Cannot Seem to Release?
Sometimes the pain is long past—but the resentment remains.
A betrayal.A deep disappointment.Words that still echo in your mind.A wound that altered how you trust, love, or see yourself.
You may know that holding onto resentment hurts you more than anyone else…and yet still find it incredibly difficult to let go.
That is because forgiveness is not simply a decision.It is a process of understanding, healing, and skillful inner work.
This forgiveness practice day is designed to help you release the emotional burden of past hurts,
understand the roots of resentment, and cultivate the mindfulness and compassion needed to move forward with greater freedom.

In This Forgiveness Practice Day, You Will Learn How To:

Understand why resentment becomes deeply embedded in the mind and body
Identify the hidden costs of unresolved anger, bitterness, and emotional pain
Distinguish forgiveness from excusing harmful behavior
Process hurt, grief, betrayal, and disappointment with greater wisdom
Practice forgiveness meditation and guided mindfulness exercises
Develop healthier internal narratives around pain and healing
Begin releasing emotional burdens that no longer serve your well-being

This Forgiveness and Letting Go Retreat Is For You If You:

Replay painful experiences in your mind
Feel anger or bitterness toward someone from your past or current life
Struggle to let go despite wanting peace
Carry resentment that affects your relationships or well-being
Need support in a compassionate environment
Want practical mindfulness tools for letting go and moving forward

Why This Work Matters
Unresolved resentment does not remain in to the past.
It can shape how we:

Relate to loved ones
Experience trust and intimacy
View ourselves and others
Manage stress and mental health
Show up in the world

Learning how to forgive wisely—not blindly—is one of the most liberating skills a human being can develop.

Led By Dr. Manijeh Motaghy
Organizational Psychologist | Mindfulness Teacher | Author | Founder of Perfectly Here
Dr. Motaghy has taught thousands through UCLA Health, corporate trainings, retreats, and international speaking engagements. Integrating psychology, mindfulness, neuroscience, and wisdom teachings, she helps individuals develop the inner skills needed for healing, emotional mastery, and a more fulfilling life.

Retreat Details
Location: West Hills, CaliforniaOnline Option: Live via Zoom
Date:
Saturday, June 27 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Limited Spots Available
Reserve Your Spot Today

You Deserve Freedom From the Pain You Continue to Carry
Forgiveness does not erase the past.It releases its grip on today and your future.
Join us for this powerful mindfulness and forgiveness retreat and begin the process of healing what still hurts.

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MLO Retreats: Living Well, Los Angeles + Online
2026-08-29 - 2026-08-30
MLO Retreats: Living Well
A Day and a Half to Relax, Reset, and Reflect on the Life You Want to Create and Live
August 29–30, 2026
Saturday: 1:00–5:00 PM, PT Sunday: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, PT
In Person (West Hills, CA) & Live on Zoom
Click to Register Now and Claim Your Spot

Before Life Gets Busy Again…
Summer has a way of slowing us down. More travel, spending time with loved ones, and momentarily stepping away from the routines that often consume us.
Then September arrives.
The calendar fills. Responsibilities return. Before you know it, you’re reacting to life instead of living it intentionally.
This retreat is your opportunity to pause before that fast pace begins again.
Over the course of a day and a half, you’ll have an opportunity to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and reflect on the life you truly want to live—not someday, but now.
Saturday practices provide more detailed practices for adults with ADHD, all are welcomed.
Together we’ll explore practical skills from the Mindful Life Optimization™ (MLO) lessons to help you return to everyday life with greater clarity, resilience, and well-being.
MLO living well retreat topics:
– Creating the conditions for well-being
– Living consciously
– Developing habits that support a meaningful life
– Strengthening attention and awareness as anchors in daily living
– Handling stress, expectations, and change more skillfully
– Uplifting your values and priorities
– Returning home with practical tools you can immediately use
*No prior experience is necessary.
Whether this is your first retreat or your tenth, you’ll find meaningful opportunities for reflection, learning, resting, and renewal.

The MLO Retreat Halmark
MLO retreats don’t just focus on relaxation or inspiration, MLO Retreats combine relaxation and inspiration with practical and developmental lessons that strengthen inner capacity to live well in all aspects of life.
You’ll learn why we become overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck—and more importantly, the skills that help you create the conditions for greater happiness, healthier relationships, and wiser decisions.
Our goal isn’t simply to help you feel better for a weekend.
It’s to help you live better long after the retreat ends.

What Is Included
✔ Thought-provoking topics
✔ Guided mindfulness practices
✔ Gentle movement
✔ Time for personal reflection and journaling
✔ Small group conversations
✔ Gong and sound relaxation
✔ Delicious vegetarian meals and refreshments (lunch is provided for the full-day only). You may contribute to the lunch table if you wish to share the mmerits of generosity. Please bring a snack for the half-day.
✔ Beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces designed for quiet reflection
✔ Zoom participation available for those joining remotely

About Dr. Manijeh Motaghy
Dr. Manijeh Motaghy is an Organizational Psychologist, founder of Perfectly Here, Teacher at UCLA Mindful, and the author of It’s Not Easy to Be Human and the creator of the Mindful Life Optimization™ (MLO) methodology for optimal personal and societal development.
For more than two decades she has helped thousands of individuals, educators, healthcare professionals, and corporate and non-profit leaders cultivate the practical skills that support greater resilience, well-being, and human flourishing.
Her approach combines psychology, mindfulness, systems thinking, and practical life intelligence development to help people live with greater consciousness, integrity, and fulfillment.

Retreat Details
Dates: Pick one or both days
*Both days include ADHD friendly practices.
Saturday, August 29 | 1:00–5:00 PM, PT
Sunday, August 30 | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, PT
Location
Perfectly Here’s Private Retreat Space; West Hills, California (you will receive the address in your email receipt.)
or Join Live via Zoom

Registration
Space is intentionally limited to create a personal and interactive experience.
Reserve your place today.
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Join Dr. Motaghy’s MLO Retreat for Living Well and practice creating a life that you feel content with. Los Angeles + Online.
