Welcome to the Dare
to Blossom Newsletter
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.
- What is your first response? To the word? To the colour?
- What else is there?
- And, what else?
- What does Silence add to Angels and to Beauty? How do
the colours connect together?
What else is there?
Silence - 'is
Golden', in the words of the song. I am not sure how often I experience true
silence, if ever. The silence of nature usually has the wind, the sea, the
birds singing, and much more within it. Just now, I am equating Silence with
Peace - as if I could, if I choose, drop in the centre point of the Compass
Rose, into my centre point, and find that silence there, within me. A silence
that enables me to hear the voice of my inner wisdom.
And, what else?
I decided to take a
photo of the three cards so far, my word of the year, Beauty, and those for
January and February. As you may know, I frequently draw three cards, for
myself, for people in one to one coaching, and in the Zoom sessions for each of
us. So this triad, these three cards in this arrangement, feel as if they have
a significance for me - even it I cannot yet describe what that may be. As I
often say to people, there are no rights or wrongs in this process, simply what
is here, now, for you, and for me. When I look at these three words next time,
either in this image, or in the circular spread for the year, I will see
something different.
What does Silence add to Angels and to Beauty? How do the
colours connect together?
Still, it is the colours that are standing out for me today,
rather than the words. I see the shades of a calm sea in the summertime,
turquoises where the seabed is sandy, darker blue over rocks or seaweed.
I choose to simply sit with the colours, imagining myself back
on the clifftop amongst the spring flowers, sitting in the warm sunshine.
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. People often make big breakthroughs in one or two sessions, and then
return for a 'booster' whenever is right for them.
I would love to have a Zoom chat with you over a cuppa. 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.
You can read testimonials here on my website.
Simply reply to this email to ask more or to book a Zoom chat.
Early thoughts on new
writing
I remember when I began writing the book that became Your Compass Rose Speaks, having
begun life with a succession of different titles, I shared a number of times,
here and elsewhere that I was working on my next book. Then it took a very long
time, probably five years in fact, before it was actually published.
So I hesitate to share the very tiny,tender shoots of new ideas that are
beginning to emerge for me. They feel very vulnerable, in the same way that the
first leaves of a plant emerging early in the year now, here in Cornwall, may
be blasted by a hard frost or battered by a hailstorm.
However, I very much appreciate the support of each of you who continues to
subscribe here - and those of you who may see this later on my blog pages, and
I know you will treat my green shoots with kindness.
There isn't actually much to share yet. To continue the botanical metaphor, the
tiny emerging leaves are still at the stage where it is hard to decide what
plant they will become as they grow. The themes that are arising for me just
now are about a series of reflections, or maybe they could be called essays, or
simply chapters - about my past, present, and future self. "Diving for
Light, Diving for Joy, Diving for Life" - these are some of those themes.
Something about venturing into those hidden places - of memory, of connections,
of the sub-conscious, of myth and legend too, and simply seeing what I find, and
what I choose to bring back and weave into words, into a story.
Now I am smiling as the Silence card feels perfect, I am sure there is treasure
in that too, in sitting quietly and simply noticing what arises, what chooses
to flow through my fingers into my journal or onto the screen.
This very early wax painting sits by my desk - although I had to hunt for it
amongst all the other beautiful images (mine and those created by others) that
are also stacked there for inspiration. I wanted to find the original as well
as share an image here with you, as it has always been an aide to meditation
for me. Maybe I will use it to inspire my deep dive for stories to share?
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
