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How are you growing every day? As a creative coa

How are you growing every day?

As a creative coach, workshop facilitator, and instructional designer, that’s a question that’s top of mind for me.

The best part about planning my creative retreats? I get to learn something new!

The less enjoyable part? The trial and error that comes with learning.

Case in point: the mizuhiki knot pictured here - It took me quite a while (and some frustration) to figure out how to make it. And I still haven’t fully mastered the technique.

And guess what? I’m supposed to teach people how to make one in my Golden Gathering event at @justbethejourney tomorrow evening.

So I’m feeling a mix of excitement and, yes, trepidation!

What if I screw up?
What if people can’t follow along?
What if we fail to figure it out?

As adults, we want to appear that we’ve got it together, that we know what we’re doing, that we’re all “grown up”.

Yet, life is way more interesting, I think, when you stay curious, humble, and open to taking risks.

🎏 How can you keep growing?
🪁 What is something new you’d like to learn?
🦋 When will you start?

Who’s ready for some community, connection, and

Who’s ready for some community, connection, and creative self-care?

Join us in-person at the serene @justbethejourney retreat center in #easthartfordct to:

⚡️ Recharge your energy
🎏 Have fun creating a self-care souvenir
🦶 Soak up some Japanese culture (Trust me, your feet will thank you 😉

Register at link in bio.

“The poetry of the earth is never dead.” ~ Joh

“The poetry of the earth is never dead.” ~ John Keats

What poetry is waiting for you today? Get out there and discover it!

Today is #earthday2021🌍 ! Let’s all do our pa

Today is #earthday2021🌍 !
Let’s all do our part!

🦋 Plant a butterfly garden.
🐝 Protect pollinators.
💦 Save water (hint: Use a rain barrel for gardening.)
🚴‍♂️ Walk, bike and use public transport more.
🛠 Borrow from a tool-sharing library. Don’t have one in your community? Start one and invite others to participate!

What’s one thing you’ll do to contribute to a healthier planet?

Today is #nationalwalkingday in the U.S. – yeah,

Today is #nationalwalkingday in the U.S. – yeah, I know, I’m late – what can I say? I was out walking. :-)⁠
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Anyway, I got to thinking about my experience on el Camino de Santiago in northern Spain. ⁠
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As you walk this ancient pilgrimage route, friendly locals and fellow pilgrims wish you “good luck and happy travels” with the traditional greeting “Buen Camino!” ⁠
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You hear “Buen Camino!” hundreds of times along the way. And it never gets old. It’s a tacit acknowledgement of the agency we each have to create our own path.⁠
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*** Are you ready to forge ahead?⁠
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*** Or do you need a moment to get your bearings?⁠
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*** Are you headed where you’re meant to go?⁠
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*** Or do you need to course-correct?⁠
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Every day, every moment, you are creating your way.⁠
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Make it a daily practice to ask yourself, "What am I doing to make my life a “buen camino”? ⁠
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Want help creating a journey that’s true to you? DM me and let’s talk about coaching!

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Even on Mondays, “Joy still comes in the morning

Even on Mondays, “Joy still comes in the morning” 😉

I found another woodland gift over the weekend - a great reminder to be present to joy.

Yes, joy comes. And we can actively seek it out and share it with the people around us.

How will you be open to joy today?

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