Hi Conscious Writers!

I hope your week is going well. Astonishingly, here we are in August already!

As the months pass with seemingly increasing speed, the unfolding dream of life gathers pace along with the development of our chosen creative projects – or not as the case may be?

In my case, over the last few weeks I’ve crossed another big threshold.

New Videos

I’ve followed through on my commitment to make some videos to share some of the content and my journey as I prepare for the Conscious Writing: Discover Your True Voice USA retreat.

I hope that you’ll check them out and enjoy watching them – see here.

Do please take a moment to make a comment as I’d truly love to know your reaction as I explore this new medium of video. Thanks in advance for doing so.

Time to Dive In

With regard to the retreat itself, it’s just a few short weeks away so if you’re still reflecting on whether to join us, now really is the time to dive in and book your place if this resonates with you at this time.

I know it’s a big commitment at every level.

However, the videos will give you a sense of what the retreat experience offers, this month’s Feature Article explains why Presence is one of our themes, and you can also read more about it generally by clicking here.

Writing and Publication

If you’re looking for inspiration to raise the bar on your commitment to writing regularly, this month’s IACCW Member interview with Judy Reeves on How to Make Every Day a Writing Day is definitely worth listening to. Click here to read more.

Finally, I’m delighted to share that IACCW Member Michelle Diener has recently published her first book called Lone Twin: A celebration of silver linings, sisterhood, and the cycles of life.

I’ll never forget the moment Michelle read a section of the manuscript out in the Open Mic session of the first ever Conscious Writing Retreat. It was such an indescribably powerful and moving experience for us all. Click here to read more.

Here’s to a wonderfully conscious and creative month!

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Hi Conscious Writers!

It’s been many years since we enjoyed such a hot, dry summer here in the UK.

It’s a welcome respite after the cold, wet winter that seemed endless at the time yet now lingers as a distant memory.

I love seeing the vegetables and flowers grow so rapidly (yep, plenty of watering required!) and feel deep gratitude for the opportunity to eat dinner outside and watch the ever-changing sunset skies.

Yet of course every season has its challenges.

Rhythms and Retreats

For many Conscious Writers, as summer progresses and the children break up from school it becomes increasingly tough to maintain the regular practice they’ve worked so hard to develop.

I recently wrote a blog on how to manage this skillfully by creating two (or more) different writing rhythms for the different phases of life (read it here).

The other recommendation I always make when you’re inspired to write is to give yourself the gift of a writing retreat to immerse yourself in the process away from everyday commitments at least once during any writing project.

Conscious Writing USA

Naturally I’m inspired to recommend a Conscious Writing Retreat for this purpose as they are quite different from anything I’ve come across in the sense that they are truly holistic and transformative experiences.

The original blend of components work harmoniously together to open up in participants the deep space of authentic truth that Conscious Writing is all about; then the clarity, insights and writing flow freely from there.

The next one is in the US at the amazing Omega Institute, Rhinebeck NY from 9-14 September and you’re invited! Read more here.

Conscious Writing UK

After that, you’ll be eligible to participate in the first Conscious Writing Retreat Reunion which will be taking place in Oxfordshire from 28 – 30 November and open to everyone who’s been to a retreat before.

This came about because a delightfully committed group of women from the 2017 retreat specifically asked for another one.

Inspired by their enthusiasm, it occurred to me to invite everyone from previous retreats to a reunion to reconnect, meet other Conscious Writing Retreaters and co-create a schedule that would meet everyone’s current priorities. Read more about the retreat reunion here.

With that said, I hope you enjoy this month’s excellent IACCW FREE Member interview on writing a successful book proposal and the feature article on The Importance of Internal Validation for Conscious Writers.

Here’s to a wonderfully conscious and creative month!

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Hi Conscious Writers!

I hope your week is going well and that you’re enjoying the onset of summer or winter depending on which hemisphere you’re in!

I’m just surfacing from what has been an intense phase which included the complexity and confusion around the EU General Data Protection Ruling which came into effect on 25 May.

I had to take the tough decision to postpone the Conscious and Creative Living Discovery Experience I announced last month in order to focus on the GDPR preparation.

So I’ll let you know when the moment comes for taking the next steps with that project.

In the meantime, my focus is returning to gearing up for the Conscious Writing: Discover Your True Voice USA retreat plus a few other ideas that are currently percolating including a new series of short Conscious Moment videos.

Before all of that I’m heading off for a holiday to recharge and review my next priorities before diving in to the next phase of the unfolding dream.

While I’m away, if you’re thinking about writing a memoir or are already underway with yours, you’ll enjoy this month’s IACCW Member interview with Linda Joy Myers. Read more here.

And if you’re in London this weekend, my friend and colleague Mark Matousek is leading his annual summer event on The Healing Power of Telling Your Story. Read more here.

Here’s to a wonderfully conscious and creative month!

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