Dare to Blossom Blog
August 2023 - Relaxation
Time sensitive: a change of plans this summer - a more flexible offering of 'Time for You'
Reflections: Relaxation
Book news: 'Your Compass Rose Speaks' ebook version now available
Dare to Blossom Monthly Circles on Zoom: 31st July, then taking a break in August
One to One Coaching
September Compass Rose Programme: Rediscover Your Inner Wisdom
Time sensitive: a change of plans this summer - a more flexible offering of 'Time for You'
Deciding on a change of plans for my offerings somehow led me to the image of a dancer pirouetting. In business people often speak about 'pivoting' when a new direction is needed, maybe from in-person events to online, as many of us did during the pandemic.
However, when I decided to look at what I could offer to best suit you - the people who love what I do - and attract others, I saw the image of a dancer pirouetting on stage in a spotlight. This hand-made card, created by my dear friend and amazing mandala visionary Kay Shelton, popped into my mind.
July 2023 - Patience
Reflections: Patience
Photo-story: a walk from Hartland Quay
Summer Compass Rose Programme: "Time for You"
Book news and a new interview on Silver Tent TV YouTube channel
Dare to Blossom Monthly Circles on Zoom
One to One Coaching
Reflections: Patience
Like many people, whenever this card, Patience, appears, I may sigh, or even feel frustrated, haven't I been patient enough already? And yet, seeing the card here, with all the others so far this year, as we enter into the second half of 2023, the first thing I notice is that it is directly underneath Focus, and Presence. Those three words, feel as if they are offering guidance to me today. Perhaps I need to have patience in order to be truly present to what is here for me today, and then to renew my focus on what truly is important for me right now.
If you would like to join me in reflection, ask yourself the questions here and write in your journal. Or, if you prefer, read on and come back later.
- What is your first response? To the word? To the colour?
- What else is there?
- And, what else?
- What does Laughter add to Presence? How do the colours add to each other? What do all the words so far bring for you?
Photo-story: a walk from Hartland Quay
Recently my husband and I decided to take a short one night break together, ;just the two of us' as he put it. We often visit Hartland Quay in North Devon in the autumn when the weather can be wild and dramatic. This was our first summer stay there in the hotel.
On the way we stopped for a sandwich lunch at our regular stopping point, Bursdon Moor. Here is the information sign.
Our first view of Lundy Island, a zoomed in photo.
June 2023 - Laughter
Reflections: Laughter
Imaginarium Magazine interview
"Space to Be: Space to Breathe" begins on 19th June
Summer Compass Rose Programme: "Time for You"
Book news
Dare to Blossom Monthly Circles on Zoom
One to One Coaching
Reflections: Laughter
When I saw that the card for this month is Laughter, my first thought was "Oh good, yes please!" I love the warm, earthy red, reminding me of the sort of laughter that comes from deep inside. Sometimes for no particular reason, or perhaps there was a spark that set you off laughing with a friend, and then you just laughed and laughed until tears were running down your faces. Holding your sides to draw breath - then you look at each other and set off into more laughter and you cannot remember what was so funny originally.
Such life-affirming laughter truly is good medicine. What else is there? I am not sure as yet....
If you would like to join me in reflection, ask yourself the questions here and write in your journal. Or, if you prefer, read on and come back later.
- What is your first response? To the word? To the colour?
- What else is there?
- And, what else?
- What does Laughter add to Presence? How do the colours add to each other? What do all the words so far bring for you?
May 2023 - Evolving
Reflections: Evolving
Book news
Dare to Blossom Monthly Circles on Zoom
Group programmes this summer
One to One Coaching
Reflections: Evolving
Life is always changing: whether we like it or not, change is the only constant....
If you read the February newsletter, you will have seen that this year, prompted by several friends, I chose to create a twelve month spread using the Dare to Blossom Rediscovery Cards, around the word of the year I had already picked - Presence.
Afterwards I realised that it would be fun, and, I hope, interesting to write about the card drawn for each month here. And so, we come to the card for May - Evolving. A dark green colour.
April 2023 - Truth
Reflections: Truth
"Your Compass Rose Speaks" six-week programme April
Dare to Blossom Monthly Circles on Zoom
One to One Coaching
Reflections: Truth
If you read the February newsletter, you will have seen that this year, prompted by several friends, I chose to create a twelve month spread using the Dare to Blossom Rediscovery Cards, around the word of the year I had already picked - Presence.
Afterwards I realised that it would be fun, and, I hope, interesting to write about the card drawn for each month here. And so, we come to the card for April - Truth. A soft turquoise blue/green colour.
It feels good to ask myself, and you if you would like to join me, the questions here before writing more. Or, if you prefer, read on and come back later for your own reflections.:
- What is your first response? To the word? To the colour?
- What else is there?
- And, what else?
- What does Truth add to Presence? How do the colours add to each other? What do all the words so far bring for you?
March 2023 Purpose
Time-sensitive: you are warmly invited to the celebration events for the launch of "Your Compass Rose Speaks" on 27th and 28th February - read on for more details and Zoom links
Invitation: Book launch celebrations
Reflections: Purpose
Dare to Blossom Monthly Circles on Zoom
One to One Coaching
"Your Compass Rose Speaks" six-week programme April
Invitation: Book launch celebrations
This beautiful photo was created by Liz Humphreys, one of the kind people who reviewed Your Compass Rose Speaks: Rediscover Your Inner Wisdom. The launch date is Tuesday 28th February - so once again I have a reason to send this to you a day or so early for March to offer you the chance to join us live on Zoom.
The times are: Eve of Publication Celebration Monday 27th February at 7.30pm, Zoom link here.
Launch Celebration No 1 Tuesday 28th February at 11.00 am, Zoom link here.
Launch Celebration No 2 Tuesday 28th February at 4.00 pm, Zoom link here