Dare to Blossom Blog
March 2024 - Story
First Anniversary Book Publication Celebration events
Taster events for the new six-week Compass Rose programme: "Diving for Life,Soaring in Joy!
Reflections: Story
One to One Coaching: new programme "Deep and slow"
First Anniversary Book Publication Celebration events
As often happens, I am sending the newsletter early to give you a chance to join me in events right at the end of February. (I used to send extra 'bulletin' emails but often people only want to hear from me once a month.)
This time it is the two celebration Zoom gatherings to mark the first anniversary of the publication of 'Your Compass Rose Speaks: Rediscover Your Inner Wisdom.'. Each will last about an hour, If you have your own copy I would love to hear your feedback. You may like to choose a short passage to read during one of the events?And, if you are like me, and enthusiastically buy books, only for them to sit in a 'to read' pile for a while - maybe this is a gentle prompt to dip in?
They are on Tuesday 27th February at 7.30 pm UK time. Zoom link here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87557455757And Wednesday 28th February at 11.00 am UK, Zoom ink here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86535544264 There is a new review of the book on Amazon, and my website, with thanks to Jacqui Empson-High. Here is an extract, with a link to read the full review.
A Gentle Way to Discover Who You Really Are
Mary Lunnen has not only written a book that can speak to all who are eager to discover who they are and what they want from their lives, she has created a template that everyone can use for themselves, at their own pace in a time of their choosing. In a world filled with technology and a need to always be ‘doing’ something to fit in all you are expected to achieve, this book is an antidote to rushing around and ticking off items on a to-do list.
February 2024 - Silence
Dare to Blossom Monthly Circles on Zoom - with the link for next Monday
Reflections: Silence
One to One Coaching
Early thoughts on new writing
Dare to Blossom Monthly Circles on Zoom - with the link for next Monday
I am sending the newsletter early as the first Monday gathering of 2024 is on 29th January at 7.30 pm (UK time). As there may not be much time between you reading this and that event, here is the Zoom link in case you would like to join us. We simply share a quiet safe space together, where I draw Dare to Blossom Cards for each of us, and take us on a Magic Carpet Ride guided visualisation.
The February dates are Saturday 10th at 11.00 am, and Monday 26th. The rest of the dates for 2024 are on the website if you are someone who likes to plan ahead.
Reflections: Silence
My first response to seeing the card for February was - more blues! I went back and pulled out Angels and Silence to check what I thought I could see in the photo here. Yes, they are very slightly different shades of what I see as a soft turquoise blue/green. Angels from the Original Deck, and Silence from the No 2 Deck.
If you would like to join me in reflection, ask yourself the questions here - for either or both these words, whatever you wish to choose, and write in your journal. Or, if you prefer, read on and come back later.
January 2024 - Beauty + Angels
Welcome to the first Dare to Blossom Newsletter of 2024
Welcome in 2024 with a Dare to Blossom Magic Carpet Ride on 2nd January at 2.30 pm UK time
Reflections: Beauty + Angels
Taster Circles for the first 2024 Compass Rose Programme: "Coming Home to Yourself"
Dare to Blossom Monthly Circles on Zoom - the programme for 2024
One to One Coaching
Welcome in 2024 with a Dare to Blossom Magic Carpet Ride on 2nd January at 2.30 pm UK time
This will a chance to gently step into the new year in a small supportive group on Zoom, for about an hour together. Simply reply to this email if you would like me to send you the Zoom link. I have chosen the time to be a little easier for friends in the USA or Canada - it is 9.30 am Eastern time, and 6.30 am Pacific (which is still rather early I know.) If we are connected on Facebook, this link will take you to the event page there.
December 2023 - Choices
Reflections: Choices
A Pause to Breathe - emails start next week
Gift ideas
Dare to Blossom Monthly Circles on Zoom - the last this year and programme for 2024
One to One Coaching
First 2024 Compass Rose Programme: "Coming Home to Yourself"
Reflections: Choices
Ha! This last card in my wheel, revolving around my word of the year, drawn in January, caused me to laugh as my first response today. Somehow, I expect (or maybe hope?) that the end of any year will be a tidy round up, a completion of my plans. Yes, there is some of that for me to reflect upon. And, an array of new possibilities, of choices appearing.
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 Choices add to Presence? How do the colours add to each other? What do all the words this year bring for you?
November 2023 - Blossoming
Reflections: Blossoming
Final 2023 Compass Rose Programme: "Coming Home to Yourself"
Dare to Blossom Monthly Circles on Zoom
One to One Coaching
Book news: Your Compass Rose Speaks New reviews gratefully received
Reflections: Blossoming
I have no memory of the card for each month that I laid out back in January, so each time is a surprise for me - and I love this for my birthday month, Blossoming.
October 2023 - Create
Reflections: Create
Final 2023 Compass Rose Programme: "Coming Home to Yourself" Advance Notice
Dare to Blossom Monthly Circles on Zoom
One to One Coaching
Book news: Your Compass Rose Speaks audiobook progressing
Reflections: Create
So many aspects to creating for me. Writing, painting, sewing, cooking a meal. And then, creating my experience, often unconsciously.
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 Create add to Presence? How do the colours add to each other? What do all the words so far bring for you?
What else is there?
So, after my first response, what else is there? People have been asking me what I am writing next. Just now the answer is this newsletter, plus materials for the online programmes, and my daily posts. There are some new ideas bubbling up, jottings and doodles in various notebooks, often when I am out on the cliffs - although it may not be warm enough to sit and write for much longer now that the seasons are changing towards winter here.