September 2023
Welcome to the Dare to
Blossom Newsletter
Time sensitive: Taster
circle on 30th August for 'Inner Power'
Reflections: Reflect
Book news: 'Your Compass
Rose Speaks' ebook version now available
Dare to Blossom Monthly
Circles on Zoom
One to One Coaching
Time sensitive: taster
circle on 30th August for 'Inner Power', the September Compass Rose
Programme
So, having said last
month that the September theme would be 'Rediscover Your Inner Wisdom', I have
done some thinking and have chosen instead to offer a completely new topic -
'Inner Power: how to find peace of mind, inner strength and optimism in tough
times'.
You may feel
that you do not have any power - and yet each of us does, we sometimes just
need a helping hand along the way to rediscovery that inner strength. And that
means you can not only cope with tough times but thrive and blossom.
I believe we
are all travelling through this life, finding our way home, and if we can find
companions to walk beside us along the way, that journey, that rediscovery,
feels less lonely.
And the
important answer to 'How much?' is £155, which can be broken down into two
instalments if that is useful for you. If you are a member of the Stay
Connected Group there is a discount available, if you would like to claim that
simply contact me. Payment can be made by bank transfer or PayPal.
You are
invited to one or both of two Taster Circles: Wednesdays 30th August and 6th
September at 11.00 am. Simply contact me by replying to this email to request
the Zoom link to join us for either or both, or find the events on Facebook if
we are connected there. If you prefer we can arrange a private Zoom
chat so you can ask any questions you may have about the
programme before booking your place.
The private
Facebook group will open during the weekend of 16/17th September, with Week 1
Peace opening on Monday 18th The weekly Zoom meetings will be on Wednesdays at
11.00 am. If you miss any you will be able to catch up on the recording. If you
prefer not to connect on Facebook you can arrange to receive the materials by
email.
Reflections:
Reflect
Smiling as I notice that my 'Reflections' piece this month is on .... Reflect,
soft turquoise blue/green colour
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 Reflect add to Presence? How do the colours
add to each other? What do all the words so far bring for you?
So, after my first
response, a smile, what else is there?
The other day I was
out on the cliffs on a perfect summer's morning. The sea was unusually calm.
There were those fluffy white clouds drifting across the sky, the ones that
look like cotton wool. It was so calm in fact that the clouds were reflected in
the surface of the sea.
This photo was taken
on a different day, on a beach with water running across the wet sand and shows
the image I see in my mind as I write - even though I am jumbling up two
separate walks.
(I remind myself that there are no rights or wrongs in this process - simply
allowing the thoughts, and the images, to arise and flow onto the paper, or the
screen.)
And what else? To give myself time to reflect is so precious, and so important.
It relates back to Presence very powerfully for me. How can I be truly present
- for myself to start with, and then for others - without this time, this
space, to reflect?
And the colours? What stands out for me is just how many blues and greens there
are here in this circle of cards for 2023. I do not recall the last few cards
and I want to keep them as a surprise for myself each month as we complete this
turn around the year. I love that the ones that are different are Purpose,
although that still has blue shades in the soft purple, and Laughter - that
earthy, energetic, deep belly-laugh of a colour.
Book news: Your
Compass Rose Speaks' ebook version now available
For those of you who prefer to read on Kindle and not amass more physical
books, the ebook version is now on Amazon UK, and Amazon USA, hopefully
available around the world too.
Whether you buy Your
Compass Rose Speaks: Rediscover Your Inner Wisdom, direct from me
or online, print or electronic versions, I would be very grateful if you
would like to write a review. I know from my own experience that I often intend
to do this, and then never get around to it - yet I do my best and I know that
is all I can ask of you, and thank you in advance if you do find the time. It
will be very much appreciated.
If you do write a review, please will you send me a link when it is online? You
can do that simply by replying to this email, or through the contact form here. Alternatively,
rather than posting on Amazon, or on Facebook, you can email it to me with your
permission to share it - and how you would like to be acknowledged.
If you would like to buy a signed and dedicated print copy, I still have plenty
of stock, although not quite such a large pile as in this photo.
I have completed
recording for the Audible version, I will let you know when I have a launch
date for that - I know that Alice from the Golden Dragonfly Press has a steady
queue of titles waiting to be transformed into wonderful publications so it may
be a while. If you would like to browse her books, pop over to her website here. I
have quite a collection of her titles already.
Dare to Blossom Monthly
Circles on Zoom
I am resuming the two regular drop-on circles, the September dates are Saturday
9 September at 11.00 am, and then Monday 25 September at 7.30 pm, UK times.
You will be 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 is on the website.
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.
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
