September - Reflect

 

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