Welcome to the Dare to Blossom Newsletter
Before we begin, there
are two opportunities to join me and a small group for a Zoom circle on 28th
November, at 11.00 am, and 7.30 pm - simply reply to this email and ask for the
Zoom link for the time you would like to join us.
Reflections: Reflect
and Celebrate
Last call to join
"Your Cornwall Quest"
Book news "Your
Compass Rose Speaks - Rediscover Your Inner Wisdom"
Dare to Blossom
Monthly Circles on Zoom - three opportunities before Christmas
Plans for 2023:
"Weaving Shadow and Light" Programme
One to one coaching
Reflections: Reflect
and Celebrate
As we come to the
end of another calendar year, this phrase, one I use at the end of the week in
each of the group programmes I offer - this feels the perfect prompt.
Looking back through my 2022 diary, I see I have offered eight group
programmes, in date order:
- Grace and Flow
- Be Powerfully You - Shine your Light
- The Key to Your Inner Wisdom
- Weaving Shadow and Light
- Time for You
- Your Powerful Voice
- Rediscover Your Inner Wisdom
- Time for you
Only one of these did not have enough people booked to run. As you see, I
repeat some themes: 'Time for you' in August and in November/December feels
appropriate as these can be very busy times for many people. Or, they can be a
lonely time if friends and family are busy with holidays - either way, the
chance to gather in a small group with like-hearted friends is - people tell me
- so valuable.
You will also see below that 'Weaving Shadow and Light' is one I am
coming back to again in January, another fruitful theme for exploration.
In truth, the titles are a way to intrigue and attract, and they are important.
At the same time, in yet another of those paradoxes I keep coming across, in a
way they don't matter, it is the process that I have spent many years
practising and refining that is the key to the transformation that people can
experience.
Having said that, the programme that didn't run was 'Your Powerful Voice' - I
have no real way of knowing whether it was the timing, at the end of a long hot
summer here in England, or the title itself, that did not chime for people. I
have run that programme successfully before but maybe it felt too much of a
challenge? Or simply that serendipity of chance which means there is often no
'reason' why sometimes everything comes together perfectly, and not at others.
Alongside these deep-dive programmes I have hosted two monthly gatherings
almost every month of the year, alongside numerous taster circles. Lots of
connection - both live on the calls, in the groups, and in the links people
develop away from anything I offer.
I see I have taken
this opportunity to review, and then to reflect - now to celebrate. Magic truly
does happen when we open our hearts and share with others - as little or much
as feels good for each of us on any particular day.
Often January is the time when people sit back to review and reflect, and I may
well be doing that then as well - yet, now, as I write to you as we are about
to step into December, with all the expectations that may bring - I want to
experience a true celebration. A celebration that does require anything from
any of us other than appreciation.
Thank you to each of you, yes YOU, for being in my life, for being connected in
some way.
I wish you peace and joy, and hope t connect again when I write here for
January, for a new year.
For you, for your
meditations or journal
- What appears for you when you sit to reflect?
- What else is there?
- And, what else?
- How do you choose to celebrate?
"Your Cornwall Quest"
Bookings close on 30th November, so there is still time to join us, see the
full details below, or click here to go to the webpage to
book.
"Many of you will remember that three years ago, in 2019, I
offered 'Your Aotearoa Quest", when I invited you to 'stow away in my
suitcase' and come along on my trip to New Zealand. Maybe you booked a
place for the card with your name written on it, that was tucked away in the
bag that went everywhere with me? If so - thank you.
At the moment, I
am not able to plan another visit there - yet I can offer you another
opportunity to metaphorically travel with me.
This time it will
be "Your Cornwall Quest": the process will be the same, you will book
your place; I will write your name on a small card; I will carry that with me
for the duration of the Quest; later I will draw four Dare to Blossom
Rediscovery Cards for you, one for each direction of the Compass Rose. In
January 2023 I send them to you, with your name card, in the post.
Bookings opened
for you to buy a 'ticket', on 1st November, and close on 30th. I will be
carrying you, as represented by your name card, wherever I go, out and about
around Cornwall from then until 1st January. To those special places in this
magical land of stone and sea, river and trees.
After that date I will prepare reflections and photographs in a
pdf document that will be sent to you by email or Messenger, whichever you
prefer.
The ticket fee is
£44, with a discount for you if you participated in the Aotearoa Quest, or if
you are a member of the Stay Connected Group (just contact me if you wish to
claim that).
Simply book your place here, or contact me to pay by bank transfer - or if you would like to arrange a Zoom
chat to decide if this is for you. The cost of posting your cards anywhere in
the world is included.
There is also the
option to book a 30 minute one to one coaching session with me in January to
dive deeper into the insights you receive through the cards and the experience
of the Quest, "
Book news:
"Your Compass Rose Speaks - Rediscover Your Inner Wisdom"
Last month I shared
this final cover image privately with you here. Even though the book is still
work in progress, my publisher, Alice at The Golden Dragonfly Press, released the
design to the world on my birthday, 3rd November.
Progress on the
draft manuscript for this book is continuing, with the aim of a publication
date early in the New Year. This feels perfect to me as I set up Dare to
Blossom Life Coaching in 2003 - so this will be part of a twenty year
celebration.
Dare
to Blossom Monthly Circles on Zoom - a choice of day and time
The drop-in circles
are usually held twice each month. As stated above, this Monday 28th
November I am offering an extra circle at 11.00 am, as well as the regular
meeting at 7.30 pm (UK times). The final Saturday Dare to Blossom Circle
of 2022 is on 10th December at 11.00 am UK time.
You can find the events on Facebook, or simply reply to this email
and ask me for the Zoom link. It is always pleasure to welcome those of you who
prefer not to connect via social media, all you need to join us is the Zoom
link that I send to you in advance of the time.
Payment is by donation, depending on your circumstances. People offer from zero
to £60. I host the circles with no expectation, simply deep gratitude for your
presence.
The full schedule of dates for 2023 will be on the website soon, in January
these will be on Saturday 14th at 11.00 am, and Monday 30th at 7.30 pm.
Plans for
2023: "Weaving Shadow and Light" Programme
The first six-week turn around the Compass Rose, will be "Weaving Shadow
and Light" .
As those of you who are regular participants in my circles know, I do often
repeat a theme that has struck a chord for people. Many of the prompts may be
the same, and I also tweak different parts as the group gathers and the flow
begins. In any case the magical alchemy that happens in the gaps between the
structure I often is the real essence of all this work - what you bring, what
others bring. Which cards are drawn, for the group and for each of us each
week. What visions of Magic Carpet Rides you experience yourself and hear
shared by the others in the group.
Every element creates a unique and specific experience for those present. The
overarching theme of "Weaving Shadow and Light" is about appreciating
all those parts of ourselves, and maybe especially the ones we judge as 'not
good enough', 'bad', 'unacceptable' - we can offer ourselves any number of
negative and harsh responses. In nature all the contrasts are a part of the
whole: night and day; summer and winter; hot and cold.
The seeds that will be starting to germinate in January when we embark on this
programme could not do so without the soft darkness of the earth to nurture and
protect them until the roots reach downwards and the tender green shoot are
ready to emerge into the light.
Full booking details are now on the website here . The fee for the six weeks is £144, you can choose to pay via
PayPal or bank transfer. I can arrange for you to do that in two
instalments if that helps you.
There are two tasters sessions on Wednesdays 4th and 11th January at 11.00 am,
and we begin on the weekend of 14th/15th when I will invite you into the private
Facebook group, with our first of the six weekly Zoom gatherings at 11.00 am on
Wednesday 18th. If that time and day does not work for you - but you are drawn
to joining us - please do contact me to discuss as there is often some flexibility within the group
to gather at a different time.
One to One Coaching
For many people, the deeper connection of one to one sessions is perfect for
them once in a while, either for a short block of six, or an on-going
arrangement as and when required.
Either way, I would love to have a Zoom chat with you if you would like to
explore the option of one to one coaching with me. There is no pressure, simply
an opportunity to find out what would be useful for you, and if my approach
would be good for you.
If you click on the 'Book Now' Passionflower, it will take you
straight to my calendar to book a twenty minute complimentary call. If you
prefer, to read more about the Rediscovery Coaching process
click here, Current pricing is £45 for
thirty minutes and £90 for a one hour session.
“I have found my
sessions with Mary to be a good balance of ideas for the practical things
I can do, and the bigger picture reminder of what I want to achieve. This
has helped clarify the direction I want to take and also sparked
ideas of how to get there. Mary helps as a reminder to stay true to
my experiences and has allowed me to be comfortable with who I am and
having balance in life and my work.”
You can read more testimonials here
on my website.
A complete review of one to one coaching offers and pricing is planned before
April 2023, so if you think you would like to explore the possibility of
accessing my support as we come to the end of this year, act now - if not now,
then when? When will you dare to blossom?
I send wishes for health and happiness for you and all
you love.
Thank you for joining me here this month, any thoughts, feedback, or questions
are always welcome.
Mary
