tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67511439422841751962024-03-12T22:37:07.335-07:00Dare to BlossomMaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02614356013325824790noreply@blogger.comBlogger210125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751143942284175196.post-71077150215651437322024-02-24T07:18:00.000-08:002024-02-24T07:18:20.879-08:00March 2024 - Story<p> <strong style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">First Anniversary
Book Publication Celebration events</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><b><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Taster events for the new
six-week Compass Rose programme: "Diving for Life,Soaring in Joy!</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Reflections: Story</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">One to One Coaching: new
programme "Deep and slow"</span></strong></span></b><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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Anniversary Book Publication Celebration events</span></i></strong><b><i><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=3b893b7562&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><img border="0" data-file-id="6474134" height="502" id="_x0000_i1025" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/57fb4a22-eade-6b83-0830-b29845eea88e.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 502px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 350px;" width="349" /></span></a></span></strong></span></i></b><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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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.)<br />
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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?<br />
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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? <br />
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They are on Tuesday 27th February at 7.30 pm UK time. Zoom link here:</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<a aria-labelledby="view-registration" data-v-e0d5f528="" href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=852a88cc91&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87557455757</span></a><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">And Wednesday 28th
February at 11.00 am UK, Zoom ink here: </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<a aria-labelledby="view-registration" data-v-e0d5f528="" href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=d4261f2ba6&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86535544264 </span></a><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">There is a new
review of the book on Amazon, and </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=c087d8ca48&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen;">my website,</span></a></span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> with thanks to
Jacqui Empson-High. Here is an extract, with a link to read the full review.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"> A
Gentle Way to Discover Who You Really Are</span></strong><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">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. </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">The book explains
how to use it, introduces us to Mary’s Rediscovery Cards, her Magic Carpet
rides and visualisations, and then sets out the points of the Compass Rose
ready to explore. Mary will not lead you on your journey, that is your
own journey to rediscover your true core, your true self, but she will be along
side you and will share in your excitement and discovery of the still, small
voice inside you that is you. You will begin to discover where that
magical, compassionate part of you has been and what layers have hidden you
over the years.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">It is writing,
yes, but in all of the words you hear Mary’s gentle voice offering thoughts and
ideas of how to explore the landscapes you visit. (To read the <a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=15d4fded8e&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">full review,click here</span></a> ,
including the warning </span><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">"Beware, you will not be the
same person you started out as when you arrive at the end of the
book." </span><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">and scroll down to the
bottom of the page.)</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The lovely photo
above of the book is from Trish Covich in New Zealand.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><strong><i><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Taster
events for the new six-week Compass Rose programme: "Diving for
Life,Soaring in Joy!</span></i></strong><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=fd9b8aed82&e=d191cdb6a5"><span style="color: #336699; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><img border="0" data-file-id="6567342" height="375" id="_x0000_i1026" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/6c90b8e0-7cba-df96-5f6b-da0646427344.jpg" style="border: initial; display: inline; height: 375px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 500px;" width="501" /></span></a><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">The theme of 'Diving for Life, Soaring in Joy' has emerged
from conversations in my groups, from my own reflections, and from earlier
programmes with the title 'Weaving Shadow and Light'.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">It feels a
challenge to myself to dive deeper, beneath the surface. </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Delving
beneath the surface reflections in this photo taken on the beach at Harlyn Bay
near my home here in Cornwall. Diving down to rediscover, to retrieve the
treasures of my life I may have stored there, down in the depths. Forgotten
maybe, hidden so well for safe-keeping that I have lost the memories. </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Retrieving
those parts of my life, of myself, that I wish to bring home, to soar again in
joy. Here are <a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=1a7040d4ca&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">full details.</span></a></span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">The two taster events are on Wednesdays 6th and 13th March at
11.00 am UK time. Contact me by replying to this email to request the Zoom
link, or find the events on Facebook.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><strong><i><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Reflections:
Story</span></i></strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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My first response to seeing the card for March was - ah, a different colour!
And then, what story am I telling myself today? Can I change that? Do I want
to? Many of the events in my life, all our lives, are not under my control, yet
I can always choose how to respond. Often my first response is a reaction, a
basic gut feeling. Those reactions are programmed to keep us safe from
immediate danger of injury, attack, or death - fight, flight or freeze.<br />
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Yet I know for me the story that brings up those fears is often not true of the
situation in front of me. My protective brain can make assumptions such as
'Last time this happened, then that followed....' When - if - I choose a
different way of seeing the event, my perception, my story, often changes. And
that means that I can respond in a more powerful way in this moment.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<img border="0" data-file-id="6567002" height="341" id="_x0000_i1027" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/90b39400-bcd8-bbfd-5511-d7a3ed156a8d.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 341px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 350px;" width="350" /><br />
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</span><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">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.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #505050; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What is your first response? To the word? To the colour?</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #505050; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What else is there?</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #505050; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">And, what else?</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #505050; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What does Story add to the other cards so far? How
do the colours connect together? </span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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</span><strong><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What else is there?</span></strong><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Story - I love
weaving stories, for myself and for others. For me they are therapeutic,
absorbing, illuminating, </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><strong><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">And, what else?</span></strong><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Today, I do not have
an answer, a response to that question. Not yet anyway. And that is fine - as
it is for you - there are no rights or wrongs in this process. Simply a word, a
colour, and they may or may not spark something for you today. Ah, now I am
drawn to the colour, warm and cosy, bringing me a feeling of being tucked up
snug in bed, being read a story by my mother as I drop off to sleep.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
</span><strong><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">What does Story add to the other cards so far? How do
the colours connect together? </span></strong><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><img border="0" data-file-id="6567338" height="370" id="_x0000_i1028" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/d6b834b1-e1e8-7016-eeb8-457c389d692a.jpeg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 370px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 350px;" width="350" /><br />
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Those sea shades are now complemented by the warm red, Reminding
me of the shades in these lovely chrysanthemums. For me the
colour feels gently grounding, keeping me from floating too far away, out
in the blue. Like sitting in sunshine in a beautiful garden.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
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</span><strong><i><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">One to One Coaching: new programme
"Deep and slow"</span></i></strong><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">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.<br />
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If this appeals to you, 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. </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">So often ‘fast’ and
‘quick’ are presented as good – and often they are indeed. Yet sometimes slow
is good: a lazy walk with a friend on a summer afternoon; a leisurely meal with
family, taking time to savour the food and enjoy the conversations. Deep and
Slow is about the process, rather than the results you will receive. Those
results are different each time. The way I support you now is very different to
how I began by coaching career back in 2003. So different in fact, that I
sometimes hesitate to call it 'coaching' - although that is still a useful term
as people have an understanding of that expression. When you connect with me,
for a one-off session or a series, I am there as a companion as you explore
your own inner wisdom. Sometimes I can offer guidance along the way from my own
experience, always being aware that you are different to me and on your own
unique path.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">You can read more
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Thank you for joining me here this month, any thoughts, feedback, or questions
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Mary</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02614356013325824790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751143942284175196.post-43930620251730311302024-01-25T03:59:00.000-08:002024-01-25T03:59:29.710-08:00February 2024 - Silence<p> </p><h1><strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Welcome to the Dare
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Monthly Circles on Zoom - with the link for next Monday</span></strong><b><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Reflections: Silence</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">One to One Coaching</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Early thoughts on new
writing</span></strong></span></b><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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to Blossom Monthly Circles on Zoom </span></i></strong><strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">- </span></strong><em><b><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">with the link for
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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 <a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=df3551ab85&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">the Zoom link</span></a> 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. <br />
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The February dates are Saturday 10th at 11.00 am, and Monday 26th. The rest of
the dates for<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=c500ee6123&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;"> 2024 are on the website</span></a>
if you are someone who likes to plan ahead. </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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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.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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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.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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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.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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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.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><strong><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">What does Silence add to Angels and to Beauty? How do the
colours connect together? </span></strong><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">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.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
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</span><em><b><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">One to One Coaching</span></b></em><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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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.<br />
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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. </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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Simply reply to this email to ask more or to book a Zoom chat.<br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Early thoughts on new
writing</span></strong><br />
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I remember when I began writing the book that became <em><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Your Compass Rose Speaks, </span></em>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.<br />
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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.<br />
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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.<br />
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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.<br />
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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.<br />
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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?<br />
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and happiness for you and all you love.<br />
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Thank you for joining me here this month, any thoughts, feedback, or questions
are always welcome.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Mary</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02614356013325824790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751143942284175196.post-89929340496344156702023-12-28T04:21:00.000-08:002023-12-28T04:21:27.891-08:00January 2024: Beauty + Angels<p> </p><h1 class="null" style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 40px; line-height: 40px; margin: 7.99716px 0px 3.99148px;"><span style="color: darkgreen;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Welcome to the first Dare to Blossom Newsletter of 2024</span></span></h1><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: darkgreen; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"><strong>Welcome in 2024 with a Dare to Blossom Magic Carpet Ride on 2nd January at 2.30 pm UK time<br />Reflections: Beauty + Angels<br />Taster Circles for the first 2024 Compass Rose Programme: "Coming Home to Yourself" <br />Dare to Blossom Monthly Circles on Zoom - the programme for 2024<br />One to One Coaching</strong></span><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><em style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen;"><strong>Welcome in 2024 with a Dare to Blossom Magic Carpet Ride on 2nd January at 2.30 pm UK time<br /><br /><a href="https://fb.me/e/1FBi2SxtY" style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal;"><img data-file-id="1288597" height="300" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/060d1fdc-a6d4-4db0-a0ab-9199610d12fb.jpg" style="border: 0px; display: inline; height: 300px; line-height: 14px; margin: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration-line: none; width: 400px;" width="400" /></a></strong></span></em><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: darkgreen; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">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 <a href="https://fb.me/e/1FBi2SxtY" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">link will take you to the event page</a> there.</span><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: darkgreen; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"><em><strong>Reflections: Beauty + Angels</strong></em><br /><br />As we step into another new year, another turn around the sun on this precious blue planet of ours, I decided to repeat the 'wheel of cards' for each month. I have already chosen my 'word of the year' - Beauty. A reminder for me that there is beauty all around me, even in the most unlikely of places and difficult of situations.</span><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><img data-file-id="6553310" height="323" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/5bc31d78-e514-fbad-d133-b9dd2fa1bd5f.jpg" style="background-color: #fdfdfd; border: 0px; color: #505050; display: inline; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; height: 323px; line-height: 14px; margin: 0px; outline: none; text-align: justify; width: 350px;" width="350" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: darkgreen; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">Then I turned the first card, for January - Angels. another soft shade of blue. This always makes me smile, as I remember that saying "Angels fly because they take themselves lightly." A reminder not to take myself too seriously, weighing myself down with worries about things that probably will never happen.</span><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"> </span><img data-file-id="6553314" height="343" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/413d1821-4aa4-adfa-7cc8-49e11a49255b.jpg" style="background-color: #fdfdfd; border: 0px; color: #505050; display: inline; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; height: 343px; line-height: 14px; margin: 0px; outline: none; text-align: justify; width: 350px;" width="350" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: indigo; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">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.</span><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"></span><ul style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"><li><span style="color: indigo;">What is your first response? To the word? To the colour?</span></li><li><span style="color: indigo;">What else is there?</span></li><li><span style="color: indigo;">And, what else?</span></li><li><span style="color: indigo;">What do Angels add to Beauty? How do the colours connect together? </span></li></ul><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: purple; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"><strong>What else is there?</strong></span><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: darkgreen; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">On Boxing Day, there was a rare dry day with no wind, no blue sky but a few gleams of sunshine. I took the opportunity to walk on the cliffs at one of my favourite spots, near Trevone on the north coast of Cornwall, just a few miles drive from my home.<br /><br />I was delighted to see that the fulmars are returning ahead of their nesting season. If you are regular readers you may remember that I love watching these amazing sea birds as they swoop and soar close to the cliffs. I found this little feather, it could be from a fulmar, or one of the herring gulls that also live along these cliffs. It is also very similar to the photo with the card I took some years ago on a warm summer's day, in almost the same place.</span><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><img data-file-id="6553698" height="259" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/ba289c04-86f1-72d7-eeff-31b1cfd7b810.jpeg" style="background-color: #fdfdfd; border: 0px; color: #505050; display: inline; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; height: 259px; line-height: 14px; margin: 0px; outline: none; text-align: justify; width: 350px;" width="350" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><img data-file-id="6553702" height="262" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/86e14aa8-0268-93cd-24bf-47206e4ebdd0.jpg" style="background-color: #fdfdfd; border: 0px; color: #505050; display: inline; float: left; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; height: 262px; line-height: 14px; margin: 0px; outline: none; text-align: justify; width: 350px;" width="350" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><strong style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: purple;"><br /></span></strong><div><strong style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: purple;"><br /></span></strong></div><div><strong style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: purple;"><br /></span></strong></div><div><strong style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: purple;">And, what else?</span></strong><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: darkgreen; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">I am not someone who places particular significance on finding a white feather - there are far too many seabirds who shed feathers where I walk to do that - yet, this 'coincidence', while I am writing about Angels, makes me smile.<br /><br />I did my best to get some shots of the fulmars in flight - it is harder when there is no wind as they are having to use their wings more, rather than floating on the air currents. here is the best one.<br /><br /><img data-file-id="6554034" height="318" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/1db56941-641c-6872-2de3-1c4e438e9916.jpg" style="border: 0px; display: inline; height: 318px; line-height: 14px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 400px;" width="400" /></span><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><strong style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: indigo;">What do Angels add to Beauty? How do the colours connect together? </span></strong><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: darkgreen; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">I had already been so very thankful for the opportunity to get out and enjoy the Beauty of the cliffs I love so much. The Angels card reminds me to notice, the little things, the tiny quirks of nature, such as these stunning red fungi, (which I think are Scarlet Waxcaps) as well as the grand views of the ocean. The colours of the two cards were present all around me in the shades of the sea that day.<br /><br /><img data-file-id="6553706" height="338" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/9ce5e35e-c0c5-fbb0-5edd-d4846ec75d24.jpeg" style="border: 0px; display: inline; height: 338px; line-height: 14px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 350px;" width="350" /> <br /><br /> <img data-file-id="6553710" height="225" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/50189252-1222-4500-0f12-68bc04e66183.jpg" style="border: 0px; display: inline; float: left; height: 225px; line-height: 14px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 400px;" width="400" /></span><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: darkgreen; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"><strong><em><br /></em></strong></span><div><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: darkgreen; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"><strong><em><br /></em></strong></span></div><div><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: darkgreen; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"><strong><em>Taster Circles for the first 2024 Compass Rose Programme: "Coming Home to Yourself" </em></strong></span><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"></span><p style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen;">The new six-week Compass Rose programme begins at the end of January. Before then there are two more chances to experience one of the Zoom circle which happen every week. The 'tasters' are on Wednesdays 10th and 17th January, at 11.00 am UK time. Simply contact me by replying to this email if you would like to join in one or both and I will send you the Zoom link. To put your mind at rest, there is never any pressure to sign up for any of my paid offerings, simply an invitation for you to take up if you wish. If you would prefer to ask your questions one to one, again simply reply to this or </span><a href="https://www.daretoblossom.co.uk/contact" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen;">contact me</span></a><span style="color: darkgreen;"> to ask and/or arrange a time for a Zoom chat.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: darkgreen;">If you read the December newsletter, you will have seen the details below already, you may like to read on to refresh your memory, Alternatively, the booking page on the website is now open, <a href="https://www.daretoblossom.co.uk/workshops-and-events/304-november-2023-coming-home-to-yourself-six-week-programme" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">simply click here</a> to reserve your place.<br /><br />Reflecting on how that time has often felt in the past, I remember the numerous articles, in print and online, about New Year resolutions, getting fit, losing weight, creating a 'new you'. In fact I remember offering a workshop, many moons ago now with the title 'New Year, New You', and it makes me shudder now. Why? Surely there is nothing wrong with resolving to do all those things, to focus on a fresh start?<br /><br />No, not at all, and yet, after many many years of reading about and taking part in 'personal development', and 'self-improvement', now I notice how bad many of those things made me feel. One aspect for me is the timing, January is a time when I feel like resting, if not hibernating, of snuggling up, keeping warm, withdrawing from the world until the green shoots of spring begin to arrive. By the end of January and into February, the hours of daylight here in the northern hemisphere are beginning to lengthen, green shoots of snowdrops may be emerging. For me this feels like a fresh new start to the year.</span><br /> </p><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: darkgreen; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"><strong><em><a href="https://www.daretoblossom.co.uk/workshops-and-events" style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal;" target="_blank"><img data-file-id="6494850" height="466" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/827b844d-ae3a-2a5e-0a0c-91061dd0b2fa.jpg" style="border: 0px; display: inline; height: 466px; line-height: 14px; margin: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration-line: none; width: 350px;" width="350" /></a></em></strong><br /><br />As I wrote last month, you may be familiar with this painting, one I created years ago at a workshop. If you have been on a Zoom call with me you will have seen it hanging on the wall behind me here in my home in Cornwall.<br /><br />I chose it for this programme as it is a reminder for me that in coming home to myself, I have truly never left, my light has always been here, shining within to guide me, even when I sometimes lose the connection.</span><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"></span><p style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen;">The programme will run from the week beginning Monday 24th through to Friday 1st March, there is a sliding fee structure so you can choose to pay the amount that feels right for you (and you can choose to pay by instalments). <a href="https://www.daretoblossom.co.uk/workshops-and-events/304-november-2023-coming-home-to-yourself-six-week-programme" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">full details here.</a></span><br /> </p><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: darkgreen; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"><em><strong>Dare to Blossom Monthly Circles on Zoom - programme for 2024</strong></em><br /><br /> You are very welcome to join me, simply reply to this email, or <a href="https://www.daretoblossom.co.uk/contact" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">contact me via the website</a> to ask for the Zoom link.<br /><br />The first Saturday circle is on 13th January at 11.00 am, then the first Monday gathering is on 29th January at 7.30 pm (UK times).<br /><br />The dates for<a href="https://www.daretoblossom.co.uk/workshops-and-events/229-dare-to-blossom-monthly-circle-on-zoom" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank"> 2024 are on the website</a> if you are someone who likes to plan ahead. </span><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"></span><p style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"><br /><strong style="color: darkgreen;"><em>One to One Coaching</em></strong></p><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: darkgreen; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">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.<br /><br />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. </span><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: darkgreen; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">You can read </span><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=3c0dc067ab&e=d191cdb6a5" style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #336699; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen;">testimonials here</span></a><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: darkgreen; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"> on my website.</span><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"> </span><p style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: indigo;">I send wishes for health and happiness for you and all you love.<br /><br />Thank you for joining me here this month, any thoughts, feedback, or questions are always welcome.</span></p><div style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; text-align: center;"> </div><div style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><span style="color: indigo;">Mary</span></div></div></div>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02614356013325824790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751143942284175196.post-51039879193828719322023-11-28T08:34:00.000-08:002023-11-28T08:34:50.726-08:00December 2023 - Choices<p> <strong style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Reflections: Choices</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><b><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">A Pause to Breathe -
emails start next week</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Gift ideas</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Dare to Blossom Monthly
Circles on Zoom - the last this year and programme for 2024</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">One to One Coaching</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">First 2024 Compass Rose
Programme: "Coming Home to Yourself" </span></strong></span></b><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><strong><i><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Reflections:
Choices</span></i></strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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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.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<img data-file-id="6544050" height="414" id="_x0000_i1025" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/81ab8da3-f449-1a22-d3c7-ac756cc9a7a0.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 413px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="450" /><br />
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</span><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">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.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #505050; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What is your first response? To the word? To the colour?</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #505050; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What else is there?</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #505050; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">And, what else?</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #505050; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What does Choices add to Presence? How do the colours add to
each other? What do all the words this year bring for you?</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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</span><strong><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What else is there?</span></strong><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">So, for me, after my
first response, I feel drawn ahead, beginning again, seeing the reminder to
Focus. This was January's card, the very first, and yet, feels so relevant to
where I am just now.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><strong><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">And, what else?</span></strong><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Just now I feel I
cannot make any choices, in fact I cannot see clearly at all. I remind myself
that simply being present in that centre point, in Peace in the Compass Rose,
may be simply an opportunity to rest. To choose to rest, choose to make that my
choice rather than to act. </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<br />
</span><strong><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What does Choices add
to Presence? How do the colours add to each other? What do all the words
bring for you?</span></strong><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Being present,
sitting with Presence, feels like a support for those Choices I may be faced
with next. I am smiling again as I was about to write : "...those Choices
I may be presented with next." Presented, Presence. As for the colours,
due to the way the camera can change the colours in a photo, I went back to my
combined deck of 100 cards and drew out these two, Presence and Choices. And
yes, they are the same shade of deep blue. How interesting.<br />
<br />
Sitting back to reflect on the thirteen cards, the whole wheel of the year, for
me there is a feeling of flow, of both symmetry and synchronicity, in the way
the cards have appeared throughout these months. I am not sure I can put into
words, yet it is there.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><strong><i><span style="color: #ff0099; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I
would love to know if you have enjoyed this approach as we have travelled
through 2023 together - please do reply to this email and let me know. Shall I
repeat it again in 2024? Or look somewhere new for inspiration for my
reflections to share with you here?</span></i></strong><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><strong><i><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">A
Pause to Breathe</span></i></strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=a99f1996da&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><img border="0" data-file-id="6540862" height="300" id="_x0000_i1026" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/84b391c3-582f-b55b-29d4-e4c38dab0e1d.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 300px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 400px;" width="399" /></span></a><br />
<br />
As I mentioned in the extra email this month, this is a simple offering via
email starting in December: Offering you ‘A Pause to Breathe’ – two emails each
week for five weeks over Christmas and New Year, with gentle thoughts to allow
you to take a moment in the midst of all the busy times. Now is the time to
sign up to receive the emails starting next week, visit the <a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=8680bf3104&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">Workshops and Events</span></a> tab
on the website. The emails will be short and simple, with suggestions to 'pause
to breathe' (rather than long and full of news as these newsletters are) - and
of course you can dip into you mail box and read them whenever you wish, as
they arrive, or several at once later in the five weeks.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><strong><i><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Gift
ideas</span></i></strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<br />
I have recently hosted a sale of encaustic art on Facebook, and I realise I
have not shared it here with you - my apologies for that. The usual price for
each original painting is £48, and they have been offered during November at
£20 each plus postage and packing to where you are in the world. For you I will
extend the sale a little longer.<br />
<br />
They do make beautiful gifts, although I think I can only promise a quick
delivery to those of you in the UK at this stage in the year.<br />
<br />
Here are a selection of those still available, just email and let me know if
you are interested. Each painting is mounted ready for framing. Mount size is 6
inches by 8 inches<br />
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<img border="0" data-file-id="6545138" height="418" id="_x0000_i1027" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/b3097159-8148-a2b8-8f75-d36972f52019.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 418px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="450" /><img border="0" data-file-id="6545158" height="387" id="_x0000_i1028" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/88989d5b-defe-227e-329e-a150c981be2a.jpg" style="border: initial; display: inline; height: 387px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="450" /><br />
<br />
In addition, my books (<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=aaf2ad12b0&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">signed copies from me</span></a>,
or available online wherever you like to buy) and the Dare to Blossom
Rediscovery Cards (<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=4bb2c0ae62&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">only available from me</span></a>)
are gifts that people tell me they enjoy all year round. <br />
<br />
<strong><i><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Dare to Blossom Monthly
Circles on Zoom - last this year and programme for 2024</span></i></strong><br />
<br />
The last regular monthly Circle of 2023 is on Saturday 9th December at 11.00 am
UK time (and before then there are two taster circles on Wednesdays 29th
November and 13th December at the same time). You are very welcome to join me,
simply reply to this email, or <a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=766823400f&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">contact me via the website</span></a>
to ask for the Zoom link.<br />
<br />
The provisional dates for<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=b8e2669a5c&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;"> 2024 are on the website</span></a>
if you are someone who likes to plan ahead. <br />
<br />
<br />
<em><b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">First 2024 Compass Rose
Programme: "Coming Home to Yourself" </span></b></em></span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">My gratitude
to those who were interested in this programme when I planned it for the end of
2023. It has turned out to be best to postpone to late January for various
reasons.<br />
<br />
Reflecting on how that time has often felt in the past, I remember the numerous
articles, in print and online, about New Year resolutions, getting fit, losing
weight, creating a 'new you'. In fact I remember offering a workshop, many
moons ago now with the title 'New Year, New You', and it makes me shudder
now. Why? Surely there is nothing wrong with resolving to do all those
things, to focus on a fresh start?<br />
<br />
No, not at all, and yet, after many many years of reading about and taking part
in 'personal development', and 'self-improvement', now I notice how bad many of
those things made me feel. One aspect for me is the timing, January is a time
when I feel like resting, if not hibernating, of snuggling up, keeping warm,
withdrawing from the world until the green shoots of spring begin to arrive. By
the end of January and into February, the hours of daylight here in the
northern hemisphere are beginning to lengthen, green shoots of snowdrops may be
emerging. For me this feels like a fresh new start to the year.<br />
<br />
There will be two Zoom taster circles before Christmas, Wednesdays 29th
November and 13th December at 11.00 am UK time, and two in January. And, to put
your mind at rest, there is never any pressure to sign up for any of my paid
offerings, simply an invitation for you to take up if you wish. If you would
prefer to ask your questions one to one, again simply reply to this or </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=2d2429879b&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen;">contact me</span></a></span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"> to ask and/or arrange a time for a Zoom chat.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><em><b><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=56de327791&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><img border="0" data-file-id="6494850" height="466" id="_x0000_i1029" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/827b844d-ae3a-2a5e-0a0c-91061dd0b2fa.jpg" style="border: initial; display: inline; height: 466px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 350px;" width="350" /></span></a></span></b></em><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<br />
As I wrote last month, you may be familiar with this painting, one I created
years ago at a workshop. If you have been on a Zoom call with me you will have
seen it hanging on the wall behind me here in my home in Cornwall.<br />
<br />
I chose it for this programme as it is a reminder for me that in coming home to
myself, I have truly never left, my light has always been here, shining within
to guide me, even when I sometimes lose the connection.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">The programme
will run from the week beginning Monday 24th through to Friday 1st March,
full details and the booking link will be on the website very soon.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><em><b><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">One to One Coaching</span></b></em><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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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.<br />
<br />
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. </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">You can read </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=6379386ede&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen;">testimonials here</span></a></span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> on my website.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<p style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">I send wishes for health
and happiness for you and all you love.<br />
<br />
Thank you for joining me here this month, any thoughts, feedback, or questions
are always welcome.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Mary</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02614356013325824790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751143942284175196.post-35345512161483046312023-10-26T09:18:00.004-07:002023-10-26T09:18:38.132-07:00November 2023 - Blossoming<p><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Reflections:
Blossoming</span></strong><b><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Final 2023 Compass Rose
Programme: "Coming Home to Yourself" </span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Dare to Blossom Monthly
Circles on Zoom</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">One to One Coaching</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Book news: </span></strong><em><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Your Compass Rose Speaks</span></em><strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"> New reviews gratefully received</span></strong></span></b><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><strong><i><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Reflections:
Blossoming</span></i></strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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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.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<img data-file-id="6534966" height="401" id="_x0000_i1025" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/907b2506-0598-15be-08ed-3d59dc4969b7.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 401px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="451" /><br />
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</span><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">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.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #505050; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What is your first response? To the word? To the colour?</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #505050; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What else is there?</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #505050; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">And, what else?</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #505050; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What does Blossoming add to Presence? How do the colours add
to each other? What do all the words so far bring for you?</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What else is there?</span></strong><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">So, after my first
response, that I hope another birthday, another turn around the year, will
bring more Blossoming, what else is there? <br />
<br />
Well, in this season of autumn, here in the northern hemisphere, I am prompted
to think about bearing fruit. Yes, there are still many plants in flower in my
garden in the mild climate of Cornwall. And we have already harvested apples,
tomatoes, and many other crops. After my own blossoming, what is waiting to set
seed, and then to be given a quiet, dark place to rest safely during the fallow
time, before germinating into new life, new ideas, in due course?<br />
<br />
In our modern world, always 'on' 24 hours a day, seven days a week, it can be
easy to forget that living breathing organisms, human beings, and animals as
well as plants, need time to rest. Need that fallow time when things slow, and
settle. Time to absorb the goodness of what has gone before. Time also maybe to
discard what is not required to go forward into the new season.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><strong><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">And, what else?</span></strong><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I come back to my
first response, to celebrating my birthday in early November. Last year I
thought about this a lot, all through the year as it was my 70th. This year,
becoming 71 still feels significant, yet in a different way. There is a feeling
of more new beginnings, plenty of potential, of blossoming, still to come.<br />
<br />
I have bought myself just one gift, this lovely turquoise pendant. It was an
impulse buy, online, and sometimes those can be a disappointment when they
arrive. This, however, is even more special than I expected. I am not quite
sure why yet. I have decided not to wear it until my birthday, maybe I will
find out more then. It looks bigger than life-size in this photo, the turquoise
stone is an inch and a quarter long.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<img data-file-id="6534970" height="442" id="_x0000_i1026" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/0065de0c-8991-81ff-5fbb-16ae000b8716.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 442px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="450" /><br />
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<br />
</span><strong><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What does Blossoming
add to Presence? How do the colours add to each other? What do all the
words so far bring for you?</span></strong><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">My first thought
looking at the spread of cards again, is how Blossoming, and laughter, are the
only two cards in shades of red and pink. Almost diagonally across the circle
from each other. Coming back to what Blossoming adds to Presence - for me,
becoming truly present is the foundation for Blossoming in the way that is
really true for me. How you do that would be very different as you are a unique
and different individual, as we all are.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If you would like to
share your own thoughts or reflections on this process I would love to hear
from you.<br />
<br />
<em><b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Final 2023 Compass Rose
Programme: "Coming Home to Yourself" </span></b></em></span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">As you may
have seen, I recently sent you an invitation to two taster sessions for this,
the next six-week turn around the Compass Rose. They are, or were if you read
this later, on Friday 27th October at 2.30pm, and Wednesday 1st November at
11.00 am. (There is also the regular Monday Dare to Blossom Circle at 7.30 pm
on Monday 30th October which will also give you a 'taste' of how this process
may work for you - see more below). **If you are in a different time zone,
please be aware that here in the UK the clocks go back one hour at 2.00 am
on 29 October.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Simply reply to this email if you would like the Zoom link for
one or more of these gatherings. And, to put your mind at rest, there is never
any pressure to sign up for any of my paid offerings, simply an invitation for
you to take up if you wish. If you would prefer to ask your questions one to
one, again simply reply to this or <a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=776cec87d9&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">contact me</span></a> to ask and/or
arrange a time for a Zoom chat.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><em><b><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=0dffb5cbb0&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><img border="0" data-file-id="6494850" height="466" id="_x0000_i1027" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/827b844d-ae3a-2a5e-0a0c-91061dd0b2fa.jpg" style="border: initial; display: inline; height: 466px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 350px;" width="350" /></span></a></span></b></em><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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Many regular readers will be familiar with this painting, one I created years
ago at a workshop. If you have been on a Zoom call with me you will have seen
it hanging on the wall behind me here in my home in Cornwall.<br />
<br />
I chose it for this programme as it is a reminder for me that in coming home to
myself, I have truly never left, my light has always been here, shining within
to guide me, even when I sometimes lose the connection.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">The programme
will run from the week beginning Monday 6th November (with the private
group opening on 4th November) through to Friday 15th December, I
have copied the main details for you below.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">The fee for
the full six weeks will be £155, with a discount for those who have attended
previous programmes. All the details and payment link are now </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=e92289aa0b&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen;">on the website</span></a></span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"> - if you prefer direct bank transfer (which is good for
me too) just ask.<br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">What does ‘Coming home to
yourself’ mean for you?</span></strong></span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">When I first
heard those words, many years ago now, I felt tearful. I realised I had no idea
where ‘myself’ might be let alone how to find my way home there. Over
the years I have connected with many people who have helped me along the way,
some of whom would have had no idea what that help meant for me.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">This is really
the essence of all of the processes I offer to you if you purchase the Dare to
Blossom Rediscovery cards or my books, especially the most recent <em><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Your Compass Rose Speaks: Rediscover
Your Inner Wisdom. </span></em>We are simply walking home together.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">The weekly
Zoom meetings will be on Wednesdays at 11.00 am or Fridays at 2.30 pm,
depending on the preference of those who sign up, possibly both times if there
is enough interest. If you miss any you will be able to catch up on the
recording.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Here is the
outline programme, more details to follow.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><strong><i><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Week 1 Peace</span></i></strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"> Monday 6<sup>th</sup> November</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><strong><i><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Week 2 Purpose</span></i></strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"> Monday
13<sup>th</sup> November</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><strong><i><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Week 3 Passion </span></i></strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"> Monday 20<sup>th</sup> November</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><strong><i><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Week 4 Power</span></i></strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"> Monday
27<sup>th</sup> November</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><strong><i><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Week 5 Progress</span></i></strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"> Monday
4<sup>th</sup> December</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><strong><i><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Week 6 Return to Peace </span></i></strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"> Monday 11<sup>th</sup> December</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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daily flow of prompts throughout each week. If you prefer not to be in a
Facebook group, even a private one, you can receive these via email and join
the weekly live Zoom circles.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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Monthly Circles on Zoom </span></b></em><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
The drop-in circles have not been so regular of late for various reasons, but I
hope that you may be interested in joining me on Monday 30th October at 7.30
pm, Saturday 11th November at 11.00 am, or Monday 27th November at 7.30 pm (UK
times - do check in your timezone while the autumn time changes are taking
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events on Facebook, or simply reply to this email and ask me for the
Zoom link. It is always a 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.<br />
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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. <br />
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The full schedule of dates for 2023 is on</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=a17eabbf7c&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen;"> the website</span></a></span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">.<br />
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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.<br />
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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. </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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'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 </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=c896ee04b9&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen;">Rediscovery Coaching process
click here</span></a></span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">, Current pricing is £45 for thirty minutes and £90 for
a one hour session.<br />
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<em><b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">“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.” </span></b></em><br />
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You can read </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=a2cff3e5a7&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen;">more testimonials here</span></a></span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> on my website.<br />
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<em><b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Book news: </span></b></em><strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Your Compass Rose Speaks</span></strong><em><b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"> new reviews gratefully received</span></b></em></span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Two new
reviews recently posted on Amazon:</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Unbelievably
helpful</span></strong><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">When I saw this
book as a group read along on Instagram, I jumped at the chance. I’m so very
happy I did. Your Compass Rose Speaks takes you on a journey through visualization
and prompts of each part of the Compass Rose beginning in Peace (the Center)
then each of the four directions, returning to Peace.<br />
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It’s such a gentle guide to help with healing and finding your inner wisdom. I
am blown away how this book has helped me on my healing journey. I will be
keeping Your Compass Rose Speaks close by to return to it again and again. Ann
M, USA 7 October 2023</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><em><b><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">If </span></b></em><strong><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">you enjoy guided
meditations, you will love this book!</span></strong><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Mary has been a
life coach for twenty years, throughout which time her imaginative, creative
approach to self discovery has been tested, refined, and practiced by Mary
herself and many of her clients. This book is an amazing distillation of a very
clear and truly original process for connecting with our inner wisdom and
guidance, to rediscover the self we always intended to be but may have hidden
away as children to protect ourselves from hurt and worse.<br />
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Using the symbol of the compass rose, with its peaceful center and four
directional points corresponding to purpose, passion, power, and progress, Mary
helps readers find themselves by offering questions and prompts to consider and
explore in reviewing each of these interwoven facets of personality. The process
of contemplating and answering her questions brings us closer to recognizing -
sometimes with surprise - the true nature of our thoughts, feelings, and values
as opposed to what we think they are or what they should be. Mary provides
further opportunities to better understand ourselves through guided meditations
she styles 'magic carpet rides.' These loosely structured flights of fancy
stimulate and unleash the imagination as a means of recognizing our potential
to 'blossom,' to become our truest selves. The latter part of the book offers
compelling and entertaining reports from Mary and some of her clients of their
own, deeply personal magic carpet ride experiences.<br />
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I find Mary's approach to be an insightful, helpful framework for navigating my
relationship with my inner life. It's so easy to lose touch with that quiet,
inner voice amidst the 'noise' and hyper stimulation of our modern world.
Reading this book brought me relief, hope, and greater confidence that I have
the answers I need within me.<br />
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Mary is an inspiring coach. She writes with the authority and confidence of a
master practitioner, which I greatly respect and admire. Her gentle guidance is
clearly and intentionally centered on offering options, not prescribed
solutions we should follow based on her values and interpretations. She begins
from the perspective that each of us knows what is best for ourselves, and she
proceeds to help us access that knowledge in a very practical way.<br />
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I highly recommend this book.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Christopher
Benoit, Worcester MA , USA, 22 October 2023</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Thank you so much to
Ann, and to Christopher.<br />
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Whether you buy <em><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Your
Compass Rose Speaks: Rediscover Your Inner Wisdom, </span></em>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.<br />
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If you do write a review, please will you send me a link when it is online, as
Ann and Christopher did? You can do that simply by replying to this email, or
through the </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=7044ff7c57&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen;">contact form here.</span></a></span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> 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.<br />
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If you would like to buy a signed and dedicated print copy, I have just five
copies in stock just now. This month I thought I would share again this
beautiful photo of the book at a reader's home in New Zealand.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<p style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">I send wishes for health
and happiness for you and all you love.<br />
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Thank you for joining me here this month, any thoughts, feedback, or questions
are always welcome.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Mary</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02614356013325824790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751143942284175196.post-69781723561669000252023-09-30T04:19:00.003-07:002023-09-30T04:19:41.647-07:00October - Create<p> </p><h1 class="null" style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 40px; line-height: 40px; margin: 10px 0px 5px;"><strong style="color: darkgreen; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">Reflections: Create</strong></h1><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: darkgreen; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"><strong>Final 2023 Compass Rose Programme: "Coming Home to Yourself" Advance Notice<br />Dare to Blossom Monthly Circles on Zoom<br />One to One Coaching<br />Book news: <em>Your Compass Rose Speaks</em> audiobook progressing</strong></span><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: darkgreen; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"><em><strong>Reflections: Create</strong></em><br /><br />So many aspects to creating for me. Writing, painting, sewing, cooking a meal. And then, creating my experience, often unconsciously.</span><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><img data-file-id="6494826" height="401" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/507846fb-bcef-b6a6-5b4a-c960d3db08ab.jpg" style="background-color: #fdfdfd; border: 0px; color: #505050; display: inline; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; height: 401px; line-height: 14px; margin: 0px; outline: none; text-align: justify; width: 450px;" width="450" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: indigo; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">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.</span><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"></span><ul style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"><li><span style="color: indigo;">What is your first response? To the word? To the colour?</span></li><li><span style="color: indigo;">What else is there?</span></li><li><span style="color: indigo;">And, what else?</span></li><li><span style="color: indigo;">What does Create add to Presence? How do the colours add to each other? What do all the words so far bring for you?</span></li></ul><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: indigo; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"><strong>What else is there?</strong></span><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: darkgreen; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">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.<br /><br />As well as writing I create in other ways, cooking meals, often using home-grown produce; painting; colouring in my recently acquired first-ever adult colouring book. (Color for Clarity by Kristal Norton). I often do this while in a regular Zoom group where most people are knitters so while they busy themselves with that while listening as each of us shares, I have been doing this. Here is one with an appropriate message;</span><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><img data-file-id="6494834" height="299" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/e481d5e8-9055-590c-e51f-d339dc9b3050.jpg" style="background-color: #fdfdfd; border: 0px; color: #505050; display: inline; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; height: 299px; line-height: 14px; margin: 0px; outline: none; text-align: justify; width: 450px;" width="450" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: darkgreen; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">I am now inspired to create some ink drawings myself to colour in - maybe I will experiment with that soon.</span><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><strong style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: indigo;">And, what else?</span></strong><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: darkgreen; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">In my first response above, I wrote about </span><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: darkgreen; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">creating my experience, often unconsciously. After all my years of life, I do my best to respond, to insert a 'gap' between my first reaction to something, and the words I say. When I don't do this my reactions can be angry, negative, even hurtful. Often these words are only spoken to myself, being overly self-critical, or jumping ahead in my mind to a possible scenario where things go wrong. Sometimes I do speak words aloud to someone else and if that comes from a snap reaction those words can sound harsh and counter-productive.</span><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: darkgreen; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">And yet, where does the line come between adapting my reactions to become reasoned responses, and showing my true feelings in the moment? If I am always 'moderating' myself, how will others know when I am upset or worried? How can I find a middle way so I can be sensitive to the feelings of others, yet also true to myself?<br /><br />I don't have any easy answers, sometimes it feels like walking a tightrope trying to balance - yet I believe there are lessons, and rewards, in the continued practice of finding that moderate way. What is your experience? I would love to hear from you if you would like to reply to this email.</span><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><strong style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: indigo;">What does Create add to Presence? How do the colours add to each other? What do all the words so far bring for you?</span></strong><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: darkgreen; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">My first thought here is that being fully present (as much as I am able) brings conscious intent into the things and experiences I create. The colours are both deep and flowing, seagreen and dark blue. As for all these words together, they simply bring wonder at the power of these little cards.<br /><br /><strong><em>Final 2023 Compass Rose Programme: "Coming Home to Yourself" Advance Notice</em></strong></span><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"></span><p style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen;">While considering the theme for the final turn around the Compass Rose of 2023, I sat on the cliffs the other day with my little travelling notebook. It was just about warm enough to sit and write for a short while. After watching the sea, and the birds, and the sky, and then flow-writing, I decided on 'Coming Home to Yourself'.</span></p><p style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen;">This is the title of a chapter in <em>Your Compass Rose Speaks,</em> the last one in the <em>Return to Peace</em> section, before readers go on to visit the <em>Travellers' Tales Circle. </em>It feels appropriate at the end of what has been for me a year of ups and downs, highs and lows, losing myself, and coming home to myself again. Maybe this is true for you?</span></p><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: darkgreen; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"><strong><em><a href="https://www.daretoblossom.co.uk/workshops-and-events" style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal;" target="_blank"><img data-file-id="6494850" height="466" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/827b844d-ae3a-2a5e-0a0c-91061dd0b2fa.jpg" style="border: 0px; display: inline; height: 466px; line-height: 14px; margin: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration-line: none; width: 350px;" width="350" /></a></em></strong><br /><br />Many regular readers will be familiar with this painting, one I created years ago at a workshop. If you have been on a Zoom call with me you will have seen it hanging on the wall behind me here in my home in Cornwall.<br /><br />I chose it for this programme as it is a reminder for me that in coming home to myself, I have truly never left, my light has always been here, shining within to guide me, even when I sometimes lose the connection.</span><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"></span><p style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen;">More details of the programme will be shared on the website very soon. For now, here are the dates for your diary:</span></p><p style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen;">Taster 1 Friday 27 October at 2.30 pm UK time</span></p><p style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen;">Taster 2 Wednesday 1 November at 11.00 am UK time</span></p><p style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen;">(if you are in a different time zone, please be aware that here in the UK the clocks go back one hour at 2.00 am on 29 October so when the programme begins the calls may be a different time for you.)</span></p><p style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen;">The programme will run from the week beginning Monday 6 November (with the private group opening on 4 November) through to Friday 15 December.</span></p><p style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen;">The fee for the full six weeks will be £155, with a discount for those who have attended previous programmes. Payment link will be </span><a href="https://www.daretoblossom.co.uk/workshops-and-events" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen;">on the website</span></a><span style="color: darkgreen;"> very soon along with more details.</span></p><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: darkgreen; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"><strong><em>Dare to Blossom Monthly Circles on Zoom </em></strong><br /><br />The drop-in circles have not been so regular of late for various reasons, but I hope that you may be interested in joining me on Saturday 14 October at 11.00 am, and/or Monday 30 October at 7.30 pm, UK times.</span><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=169bd9b3f0&e=d191cdb6a5" style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #336699; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen;"><img border="0" data-file-id="5824874" height="375" id="_x0000_i1030" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/8085b4d4-8fb5-4c8e-a6f8-f9d868bed5e5.jpg" style="border: initial; display: inline; height: 375px; line-height: 14px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration-line: none; width: 500px;" width="500" /></span></a><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: darkgreen; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">You will be find the events on Facebook, or simply reply to this email and ask me for the Zoom link. It is always a 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.<br /><br />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. <br /><br />The full schedule of dates for 2023 is on</span><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=44b989c207&e=d191cdb6a5" style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #336699; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen;"> the website</span></a><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: darkgreen; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">.<br /><br /><strong><em>One to One Coaching</em></strong><br /><br />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.<br /><br />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. </span><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=015d686b37&e=d191cdb6a5" style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #336699; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen;"><img border="0" data-file-id="6331417" height="272" id="_x0000_i1033" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/e31679c2-88f9-3417-65b3-5e1d482b97fa.jpg" style="border: 0px; display: inline; height: 272px; line-height: 14px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration-line: none; width: 300px;" width="300" /></span></a><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: darkgreen; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">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 </span><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=f1c72e15f3&e=d191cdb6a5" style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #336699; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen;">Rediscovery Coaching process click here</span></a><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: darkgreen; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">, Current pricing is £45 for thirty minutes and £90 for a one hour session.<br /><br /><strong><em>“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.” </em></strong><br /><br />You can read </span><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=3c0dc067ab&e=d191cdb6a5" style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #336699; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen;">more testimonials here</span></a><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: darkgreen; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"> on my website.<br /><br /><strong><em>Book news: </em>Your Compass Rose Speaks<em> audiobook progressing</em></strong><br /><br />As you may have read in earlier newsletters, after the print and Kindle books, work is underway on an Audible version for those who enjoy listening. As I reported last month, I have completed recording, and the files are now with my publisher . I will let you know when I have a launch date - 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 <a href="https://www.goldendragonflypress.com/" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">website here.</a> I have quite a collection of her titles already.<br /><br />Whether you buy <em>Your Compass Rose Speaks: Rediscover Your Inner Wisdom, </em>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.<br /><br />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 </span><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=c1bd4a5ea7&e=d191cdb6a5" style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #336699; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen;">contact form here.</span></a><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: darkgreen; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"> 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.<br /><br />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.</span><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=a03018ffc8&e=d191cdb6a5" style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #336699; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen;"><img border="0" data-file-id="6457525" height="486" id="_x0000_i1026" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/9b622191-5d07-794a-d9e0-06e482f82f30.jpg" style="border: 0px; display: inline; height: 486px; line-height: 14px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration-line: none; width: 450px;" width="450" /></span></a><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"> </span><p style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: indigo;">I send wishes for health and happiness for you and all you love.<br /><br />Thank you for joining me here this month, any thoughts, feedback, or questions are always welcome.</span></p><div style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; text-align: center;"> </div><div style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><span style="color: indigo;">Mary</span></div>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02614356013325824790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751143942284175196.post-16067799678133554362023-08-27T08:12:00.003-07:002023-08-27T08:12:29.355-07:00September - Reflect<p> </p><h1><strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">September 2023</span></strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Welcome to the Dare to
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Book news: 'Your Compass
Rose Speaks' ebook version now available</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Dare to Blossom Monthly
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">One to One Coaching</span></strong></span></b><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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circle on 30th August for 'Inner Power', the September Compass Rose
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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'.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=08925768e5&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><img border="0" data-file-id="5646130" height="300" id="_x0000_i1025" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/1ee2b6f7-4bd6-415c-a2a7-9da85e168a9a.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 300px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 400px;" width="400" /></span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">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.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">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.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">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.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">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.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">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.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">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.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #505050; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What does Reflect add to Presence? How do the colours
add to each other? What do all the words so far bring for you?</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">So, after my first
response, a smile, what else is there? </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<br />
</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">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.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<img border="0" data-file-id="5144397" height="300" id="_x0000_i1027" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/284bd595-1d5b-47de-b97b-bb5359a82732.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 300px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 400px;" width="400" /><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">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.<br />
<br />
(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.)<br />
<br />
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?<br />
<br />
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.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<br />
</span><em><b><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Book news: Your
Compass Rose Speaks' ebook version now available</span></b></em><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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For those of you who prefer to read on Kindle and not amass more physical
books, the ebook version is now on <a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=428fb4031f&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">Amazon UK</span></a>, and <a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=d90951f57c&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">Amazon USA</span></a>, hopefully
available around the world too.<br />
<br />
Whether you buy <em><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Your
Compass Rose Speaks: Rediscover Your Inner Wisdom, </span></em>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.<br />
<br />
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 </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=b5f0f6816e&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen;">contact form here.</span></a></span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> 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.<br />
<br />
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.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<br />
<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=49f9df6159&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><img border="0" data-file-id="6457525" height="486" id="_x0000_i1028" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/9b622191-5d07-794a-d9e0-06e482f82f30.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0in; border-left-width: 0in; border-right-width: 0in; border-top-width: 0in; display: inline; height: 486px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="450" /></span></a><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">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 <a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=09af90788e&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">website here.</span></a> I
have quite a collection of her titles already.<br />
<br />
<br />
<em><b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Dare to Blossom Monthly
Circles on Zoom </span></b></em><br />
<br />
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.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<br />
<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=e76531b97d&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><img border="0" data-file-id="5824874" height="375" id="_x0000_i1029" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/8085b4d4-8fb5-4c8e-a6f8-f9d868bed5e5.jpg" style="border: initial; display: inline; height: 375px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 500px;" width="500" /></span></a><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">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.<br />
<br />
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. <br />
<br />
The full schedule of dates for 2023 is on</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=9b7d9dca08&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen;"> the website</span></a></span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">.<br />
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<em><b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">One to One Coaching</span></b></em><br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
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. </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=71cb7c6661&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><img border="0" data-file-id="6331417" height="272" id="_x0000_i1030" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/e31679c2-88f9-3417-65b3-5e1d482b97fa.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0in; border-left-width: 0in; border-right-width: 0in; border-top-width: 0in; display: inline; height: 272px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 300px;" width="300" /></span></a><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">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 </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=f2a70beb45&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen;">Rediscovery Coaching process
click here</span></a></span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">, Current pricing is £45 for thirty minutes and £90 for
a one hour session.<br />
<br />
<em><b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">“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.” </span></b></em><br />
<br />
You can read </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=24da4e92a9&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen;">more testimonials here</span></a></span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> on my website.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<p style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">I send wishes for health
and happiness for you and all you love.<br />
<br />
Thank you for joining me here this month, any thoughts, feedback, or questions
are always welcome.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Mary</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02614356013325824790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751143942284175196.post-22412066399272593462023-07-22T13:03:00.000-07:002023-07-22T13:03:00.915-07:00August - Relaxation<p><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Time sensitive: a
change of plans this summer - a more flexible offering of 'Time for You'</span></strong><b><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Reflections: Relaxation</span></strong><br />
<br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Book news: 'Your Compass
Rose Speaks' ebook version now available</span></strong><br />
<br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Dare to Blossom Monthly
Circles on Zoom: 31st July, then taking a break in August</span></strong><br />
<br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">One to One Coaching</span></strong><br />
<br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">September Compass Rose
Programme: Rediscover Your Inner Wisdom</span></strong></span></b><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<br />
<br />
<em><b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Time sensitive: a change of
plans this summer - a more flexible offering of 'Time for You'</span></b></em><br />
<br />
Deciding on a change of plans for my offerings somehow led me to the image of a
dancer pirouetting. In business people often speak about 'pivoting' when a new
direction is needed, maybe from in-person events to online, as many of us did
during the pandemic.<br />
<br />
However, when I decided to look at what I could offer to best suit you - the
people who love what I do - and attract others, I saw the image of a dancer
pirouetting on stage in a spotlight. This hand-made card, created by my dear
friend and amazing mandala visionary <a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=2c1004e80c&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">Kay Shelton</span></a>, popped into
my mind.<br />
<br />
<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=433b47b739&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><img border="0" data-file-id="6478950" height="468" id="_x0000_i1025" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/1c641aac-cc4b-4162-42d5-273c96b4207e.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 469px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 350px;" width="350" /></span></a><br />
<br />
And, 'pirouetting' feels a perfect description of the change I am making for
the next few weeks, full of joy, energy, and flexibility. I will return to the
regular flow of my Compass Rose programmes as planned in September, continue
with the dance.<br />
<br />
Although the six-week 'Time for You' turn around the Compass Rose has been
popular at this time of year in the past, it has not had enough sign-ups this
time. So - I am in some ways returning to how I began, offering a series of
workshops that you can dip in and out of as feels good for you. They used to be
in-person events here in Cornwall, every other month through the year, visiting
each point of the Compass Rose, beginning in Peace, the centre point, visiting
each direction, and ending in Return to Peace.<br />
<br />
Some of those who came along to the beautiful venue, the Blue Lotus Therapy
Centre, came to every event, others just dropped in for one, or two, or more.
Each had a theme, and each was self-contained.<br />
<br />
And that is what I am offering you over the next few weeks: on Zoom, accessible
wherever you are in the world. I will be offering them on different days of the
week, and at different times of the day - so if you have been curious to try
out a Magic Carpet Ride with me, this could be the chance to find a day and
time that will be perfect for you. <br />
<br />
It is also an opportunity for those of you here who prefer not to be on
Facebook as there is no online activity. Once you let me know you are
interested, I will send the Zoom link, and afterwards you will receive a
recording, and photos of the cards I draw for you. There is a fee of £25 for
each workshop. If you have participated in previous programmes, or would like
to discuss a place at a discretionary rate, simply contact me.<br />
<br />
The first event, on the theme of Peace, is on Thursday 27th July (hence sending
this newsletter early) at 2.30 pm UK time. Contact me through the website
(where you will <a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=9a4463bf76&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">find more details)</span></a> to
book your place, or simply reply to this email.<br />
<br />
<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=6c184e7be6&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><img border="0" data-file-id="6478946" height="300" id="_x0000_i1026" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/ea160be2-3384-3358-77bc-acffa666744c.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 300px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 400px;" width="401" /></span></a><br />
<br />
Each event will be between one and one and a half hours, depending on who joins
us.<br />
<br />
The provisional schedule for the other five Zoom workshops is as follows,
although I may make changes to dates and times here, partly in response to
those who wish to attend, and also depending on my commitments: (all times are
UK - UTC)<br />
<br />
Compass Rose Summer Workshop No 2 Purpose, Thursday 3rd August 7.30 pm<br />
Compass Rose Summer Workshop No 3 Passion, Wednesday 9th August 11.00 am.<br />
Compass Rose Summer Workshop No 4 Power, Friday 11th August 10.00 am.<br />
Compass Rose Summer Workshop No 5 Progress, Monday 14th August 2.30.pm.<br />
Compass Rose Summer Workshop No 6 Return to Peace, Friday 18th August 2.30 pm.<br />
<br />
So, an experiment, an invitation to dance together, which may or may not work
out as outlined above - this dance is improvised rather than choreographed!<br />
<strong><i><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"> </span></i></strong><b><i><br />
<br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Reflections: Relaxation</span></strong></i></b><br />
<br />
Well, seeing this card after trying to write clearly for you about the change
of plans above, made me smile, and notice my need for patience with myself, and
with the process of allowing new ideas to emerge, bringing a sense of
relaxation<br />
<br />
Ah yes, Relaxation, with the gentle shade of blue. A reminder for me that this
was the intention of my plan for the summer offering, 'Time for You'. And that
means time for me too. Like many people, I love giving to people,
inviting them to share in the magic of the events I create.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">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.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #505050; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What is your first response? To the word? To the colour?</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #505050; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">And, what else?</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #505050; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What does Relaxation add to Presence? How do the
colours add to each other? What do all the words so far bring for
you?</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">So, after my first
response, what else is there? I am also reminded that I need to refill my own
energy reserves in order to keep giving to others, and for me true, deep
relaxation is the starting point for this. There have been a lot of extra
things I have needed to take on recently due to various health issues being
experienced by my husband. I do this willingly, with love, and sometimes I feel
I am in danger of letting some of those metaphorical plates I am spinning drop.
I know when I become stressed, it is harder and harder for me to relax.<br />
<br />
And what else? I can feel the tension in my body as I write this, as I reflect upon
this card, drawn so long ago, in January. What does Relaxation add to Presence?
What arises for me is how I have become aware, become present to, the messages
my body is giving me. Freshly aware - I have been taking notice, and
putting support in place for myself at this time. And yet, every reminder, such
as now, writing for you, is another nudge to care for myself too.<br />
<br />
Looking at all the other cards two things stand out for me: all the blues,
greens and purples, with the earthy red of Laughter standing out; and the fact
that there are only four more cards to turn over, four months left of this
year.<br />
<br />
Time is such a slippery concept isn't it? Just recently I had a message from
someone, a friend from Australia, who I last saw in 1978. We worked together in
Te Anau, New Zealand, in 1974. After a few years we lost touch so reconnecting,
and meeting up while she and her husband were visiting Cornwall has been such a
joy. We simply dropped back into conversation as if we last spoke just the
other day. <br />
<br />
How interesting where my reflection on 'Relaxation' has led me - where will you
go on this month's step around the wheel of the year?</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><em><b><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Book news: Your
Compass Rose Speaks' ebook version now available</span></b></em><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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For those of you who prefer to read on Kindle and not amass more physical
books, the ebook version is now on <a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=ad2300ff62&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">Amazon UK</span></a>, and <a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=cfd1c05626&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">Amazon USA</span></a>, hopefully
available around the world too.<br />
<br />
Whether you buy <em><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Your
Compass Rose Speaks: Rediscover Your Inner Wisdom, </span></em>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.<br />
<br />
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 </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=eae810c9a3&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen;">contact form here.</span></a></span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Alternatively,
rather than posting on GoodReads or Amazon, or on Facebook, you can email it to
me with your permission to share it - and how you would like to be
acknowledged.<br />
<br />
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.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=ef2dabb6b2&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><img border="0" data-file-id="6457525" height="486" id="_x0000_i1028" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/9b622191-5d07-794a-d9e0-06e482f82f30.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0in; border-left-width: 0in; border-right-width: 0in; border-top-width: 0in; display: inline; height: 486px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="450" /></span></a><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">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 <a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=1a606bd922&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">website here.</span></a> I
have quite a collection of her titles already.<br />
<br />
<br />
<em><b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Dare to Blossom Monthly
Circles on Zoom Monday 31st July, then taking a break in August</span></b></em><br />
<br />
The July Monday evening circle is on 31st July at 7.30 pm UK time. Contact me
for the Zoom link if you would like to join us.<br />
<br />
During August these are taking a break - there are plenty of opportunities to
join one of the workshops, or the free taster circles for the September Compass
Rose Programme (see more below).<br />
<br />
The September dates are Saturday 9 September at 11.00 am, and then Monday 25
September at 7.30 pm, UK times.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=86690ec960&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><img border="0" data-file-id="5824874" height="375" id="_x0000_i1029" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/8085b4d4-8fb5-4c8e-a6f8-f9d868bed5e5.jpg" style="border: initial; display: inline; height: 375px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 500px;" width="500" /></span></a><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">You will be find the
events on Facebook in due course, 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.<br />
<br />
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. <br />
<br />
The full schedule of dates for 2023 is on</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=e91091939b&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen;"> the website</span></a></span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">.<br />
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<em><b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">One to One Coaching</span></b></em><br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
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. </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=862e685042&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><img border="0" data-file-id="6331417" height="272" id="_x0000_i1030" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/e31679c2-88f9-3417-65b3-5e1d482b97fa.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0in; border-left-width: 0in; border-right-width: 0in; border-top-width: 0in; display: inline; height: 272px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 300px;" width="300" /></span></a><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">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 </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=d8107f75be&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen;">Rediscovery Coaching process
click here</span></a></span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">, Current pricing is £45 for thirty minutes and £90 for
a one hour session.<br />
<br />
<em><b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">“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.” </span></b></em><br />
<br />
You can read </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=2e2457db75&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen;">more testimonials here</span></a></span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> on my website.<br />
<br />
<strong><i><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">September Compass Rose
Programme: Rediscover Your Inner Wisdom</span></i></strong><br />
<br />
I am just developing plans for this new offering, details will be on the
website in a week or so. For your diary, the tasters will be on Wednesdays 30th
August and 6th September at 11.00 am UK time. The six-week programme will open
week beginning 18th September, with the Zoom gatherings on Wednesday. <br />
<br />
As I am sending this newsletter early, look out for a 'Special Bulletin' (or an
early newsletter) before 30th August with full details - or simply contact me
as always with any questions.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">I send wishes for health and happiness for you and all
you love.<br />
<br />
Thank you for joining me here this month, any thoughts, feedback, or questions
are always welcome.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02614356013325824790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751143942284175196.post-47061961354741620142023-06-29T11:23:00.005-07:002023-06-29T11:23:56.093-07:00July 2023 - Patience<p><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Reflections:
Patience</span></strong><b><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Photo-story: a walk from
Hartland Quay</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Summer Compass Rose
Programme: "Time for You"</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Book news and a new
interview on Silver Tent TV YouTube channel</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Dare to Blossom Monthly
Circles on Zoom </span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">One to One Coaching</span></strong></span></b><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<strong><i><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Reflections: Patience</span></i></strong><br />
<br />
Like many people, whenever this card, Patience, appears, I may sigh, or even
feel frustrated, haven't I been patient enough already? And yet, seeing the
card here, with all the others so far this year, as we enter into the second
half of 2023, the first thing I notice is that it is directly underneath Focus,
and Presence. Those three words, feel as if they are offering guidance to me
today. Perhaps I need to have patience in order to be truly present to what is
here for me today, and then to renew my focus on what truly is important for me
right now.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<img data-file-id="6473746" height="415" id="_x0000_i1025" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/eff683ec-b791-f425-0256-2fd4e0c7fe8b.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 415px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="450" /><br />
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</span><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">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.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #505050; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What is your first response? To the word? To the colour?</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #505050; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What else is there?</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #505050; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">And, what else?</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #505050; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What does Laughter add to Presence? How do the colours
add to each other? What do all the words so far bring for you?</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><strong><i><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Photo-story: a walk
from Hartland Quay</span></i></strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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Recently my husband and I decided to take a short one night break together,
;just the two of us' as he put it. We often visit Hartland Quay in North Devon
in the autumn when the weather can be wild and dramatic. This was our first
summer stay there in the hotel.<br />
<br />
On the way we stopped for a sandwich lunch at our regular stopping point,
Bursdon Moor. Here is the information sign.<br />
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<img data-file-id="6473750" height="300" id="_x0000_i1026" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/98971d78-bfb5-5354-6e35-737788aee189.jpeg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 300px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 400px;" width="400" /><img data-file-id="6473754" height="300" id="_x0000_i1027" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/685b3ab6-26a5-7fda-3b92-88dcaf64d0f1.jpeg" style="border: initial; display: inline; height: 300px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 400px;" width="400" /><br />
<em><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Our first view of Lundy
Island, a zoomed in photo.</span></em><br />
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When we arrived we enjoyed a cool half pint of Korev lager (from St Austell
Brewery whose home base in right next door to where I went to school). Then a
short walk, and an icecream before checking in. I left my husband relaxing,
reading the paper and enjoying the view from our room with Lundy in the
distance.<br />
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<img data-file-id="6473770" height="376" id="_x0000_i1028" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/90058fc7-6b9d-acfb-1720-d0da02a28e52.jpeg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 376px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 400px;" width="400" /><br />
<em><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">View from our room at the
Hartland Quay Hotel</span></em><br />
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Despite being such a hot afternoon, I decided to tackle the steep path back up
the cliff to get onto the coastal footpath. Once on top there was a beautiful
breeze - I have never walked this way before as it is so exposed that in the
usual windy weather it would not be so enjoyable.<br />
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I passed this ruin that may have been built as a 'folly' to entertain the
owners of Hartland Abbey down in the valley. Other accounts call it a watch
tower.<br />
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<img data-file-id="6473758" height="225" id="_x0000_i1029" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/e797c865-3bd9-e88f-fe52-7aeeee3973f2.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 225px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 400px;" width="400" /><br />
<em><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Ruined tower</span></em><br />
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I continued on to the point where I could see back to Hartland Quay and down
into the next valley, where the cottage, now used for holidays (and a film
location) is called Blackpool Mill on the map - presumably a water mill making
use of the stream in the old days.<br />
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<img data-file-id="6473762" height="300" id="_x0000_i1030" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/f78f8b67-6b84-b7a7-2813-92b6169849d8.jpeg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 300px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 400px;" width="400" /><br />
<em><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Zoomed in view looking back to
Hartland Quay</span></em><i><br />
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<img data-file-id="6473766" height="225" id="_x0000_i1031" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/49fbc8f3-b38a-91ac-16df-fc04baaa6943.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 225px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 400px;" width="400" /><br />
<em><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Looking down to Blackpool Mill</span></em></i><br />
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I decided against what looked like a steep walk down to sea level in the
valley, and set off back the way I had come. Then, with the luxury of plenty of
time, I set off in the other direction along the coastal path, a route I have
taken before in very wet and windy weather. The whole time I was struck by how
quiet the path was, very few people around, so different to the area near
Padstow close to my home.<br />
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<img data-file-id="6473774" height="300" id="_x0000_i1032" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/6e69d6a1-181c-be41-16df-26b74cd2ca50.jpeg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 300px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 400px;" width="400" /><br />
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The path down towards the big hill known as St Catherine's Tor is quite steep.
Here is a l<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=d2a4f28292&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">ink to the geological history</span></a>
of the Tor. There is a sheltered valley inland, first I came to a small stream
running down the cliff as a waterfall, then followed the path around the inland
side of the Tor and across a little footbridge.<br />
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<img border="0" data-file-id="6473814" height="225" id="_x0000_i1033" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/43a41683-57db-593e-9c63-a87faedcb3bb.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 225px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 400px;" width="400" /><br />
<em><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">St Catherine's Tor</span></em><i><br />
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<img border="0" data-file-id="6473826" height="225" id="_x0000_i1034" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/dba4caa6-a199-c2ad-302a-cc0cd5b314a1.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 225px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 400px;" width="400" /><br />
<em><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Waterfall onto the beach</span></em><br />
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<img border="0" data-file-id="6473818" height="300" id="_x0000_i1035" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/59db9939-7177-e458-8293-f1c4261e7fd2.jpeg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 300px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 400px;" width="400" /><br />
<em><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">The sheltered valley behind
the Tor</span></em><br />
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<img border="0" data-file-id="6473822" height="300" id="_x0000_i1036" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/1974b7d6-d9c6-3f35-347a-cd1dc8d9d91e.jpeg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 300px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 400px;" width="400" /><br />
<em><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Foot bridge across the stream</span></em></i><br />
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I set off up the next steep hill, hoping to go as far as two more waterfalls
marked on the map, including the one mentioned in the link I shared above.<br />
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<img border="0" data-file-id="6473830" height="300" id="_x0000_i1037" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/da6e8020-f6c3-4c4d-cca3-e3abe652a5a5.jpeg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 300px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 400px;" width="400" /><br />
<em><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Steep path up, and down again
to reach the view of more waterfalls</span></em><i><br />
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<img border="0" data-file-id="6473838" height="300" id="_x0000_i1038" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/4bb180c7-1b08-e838-9e19-efa4fe85ba70.jpeg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 300px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 400px;" width="400" /></i><br />
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I turned back shortly after reaching this point as I was very hot and tired by
then. One day I will get to see the high waterfall, the location of which
I think is almost visible in the photo above.<br />
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Coming back I passed some beautiful patches of wild thyme, with many little
brown and orange butterflies fluttering around the flowers.<br />
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<img border="0" data-file-id="6473834" height="225" id="_x0000_i1039" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/da620f4d-87ee-33a9-8cc6-5b827d804d37.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 225px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 400px;" width="400" /><br />
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I also passed a good viewpoint with a seat on the way back to the Quay, but
decided not to stop there this time.<br />
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<img border="0" data-file-id="6473842" height="300" id="_x0000_i1040" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/f2126be4-d7d6-1d7e-b4f9-097d017590f5.jpeg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 300px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 400px;" width="400" /><br />
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I had plenty of time for a cup of tea and a cool shower before dinner in the
bat, and back to our room to watch the sunset. We had hoped to see it disappear
into the sea but a bank of clouds on the horizon stopped that - still just
about as perfect as could be anyway.<br />
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<img border="0" data-file-id="6473846" height="522" id="_x0000_i1041" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/551f2486-aa83-5bec-917e-0240d582f6d6.jpeg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 522px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 330px;" width="330" /><br />
<em><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Sunset on 22nd June</span></em><br />
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The following morning was grey and breezy, although still beautiful. I took a
very quick walk down to the old quay to see the stunning rock formations again.<br />
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<img border="0" data-file-id="6474138" height="253" id="_x0000_i1042" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/d9028b66-9370-e1dc-17b9-c626685b1be3.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 253px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="451" /><br />
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Such a beautiful short break, we felt as if we had been away for much longer. I
hope you have enjoyed sharing it with me here.<br />
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<strong><i><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Summer Compass Rose
Programme: "Time for You"</span></i></strong><br />
<br />
This will be the next full six week turn around the Compass Rose, <a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=4252ec979a&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">full details are available on the
website</span></a>, and there are two taster circles, on <a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=498a608d3b&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">Wednesdays 5th</span></a> and <a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=05981f7041&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">19th July</span></a> at 11.00 am UK
time. To receive the Zoom link contact me or find the events on Facebook, by
clicking the link on the date you would like to join us.<br />
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Even though many people are busy at this time of summer holidays and family
gatherings, that can be just when it is most important to allocate at least a
little time, even if simply the one hour a week for our Zoom calls, just for
you. <br />
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And for other people this can be a time of feeling lonely and a little lost,
friends and family who you would normally spend time with may be away or busy.
Regular routines may be disrupted, and so this structure of the weekly and
daily flow of prompts in our turn around the Compass Rose, and the weekly live
gatherings can be particularly valuable.<br />
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<img border="0" data-file-id="6072212" height="262" id="_x0000_i1043" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/07ed05dc-bf02-f6bb-a163-927cfcfd7b52.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0in; border-left-width: 0in; border-right-width: 0in; border-top-width: 0in; display: inline; height: 262px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 350px;" width="349" /><br />
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The fee is £144 for the six weeks, with six Zoom gatherings on Wednesdays at
11.00 am, and a private Facebook group with weekly and daily prompts. If you
would like a chat to decide if this is for you, simply reply to this email, or
use the <a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=9ee18babe4&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">contact form here</span></a>. We
will start in the week beginning 24th July. There is a discount for members of
the Stay Connected group who have taken part in previous programmes.<br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Book news and a new
interview on Silver Tent TV YouTube channel</span></strong><br />
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Thank you to everyone who has already bought a copy of <em><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Your Compass Rose Speaks: Rediscover
Your Inner Wisdom, </span></em>either direct from me or online. <br />
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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.<br />
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Trish Covich sent this beautiful photo of the book taken at her home in
Hokianga, in the North Island of New Zealand, literally on the other side of
the world..<br />
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<img border="0" data-file-id="6474134" height="645" id="_x0000_i1044" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/57fb4a22-eade-6b83-0830-b29845eea88e.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 646px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="451" /><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The e-book is very
close to release now, and I am also making good progress recording for an
Audible version. <br />
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Recently Francesca Cassini has been hosting panel discussions and interviews to
celebrate the success of the Silver Tent (a network for women over fifty). I
was a fairly early member, joining in 2017, and I loved my conversation on <a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=949708b5fc&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">this interview </span></a> <br />
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<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=9f519eb20e&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><img border="0" data-file-id="6474230" height="267" id="_x0000_i1046" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/0fb124ac-8367-9ed7-2d05-ed8cd1d162ca.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 267px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="450" /></span></a><br />
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You will also find many other panels and interviews on the Silver Tent TV.<br />
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<em><b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Dare to Blossom Monthly
Circles on Zoom - a choice of day and time</span></b></em><br />
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The drop-in circles are held twice each month. The next is on Saturday 8 July
at 11.00 am, and then Monday 31 July at 7.30 pm, UK times.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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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.<br />
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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. <br />
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The full schedule of dates for 2023 is on</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=de570eb652&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen;"> the website</span></a></span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">.<br />
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<em><b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">One to One Coaching</span></b></em><br />
<br />
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.<br />
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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
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<em><b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">“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.” </span></b></em><br />
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You can read </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=94df39b0e0&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen;">more testimonials here</span></a></span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> on my website.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">I send wishes for health and happiness for you and all
you love.<br />
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Thank you for joining me here this month, any thoughts, feedback, or questions
are always welcome.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Mary</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02614356013325824790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751143942284175196.post-71741133669217007292023-05-29T07:23:00.001-07:002023-05-29T07:23:15.664-07:00June 2023 - Laughter<p><strong style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Reflections:
Laughter</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><b><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Imaginarium Magazine
interview</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">"Space to Be: Space
to Breathe" begins on 19th June</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Summer Compass Rose
Programme: "Time for You"</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Book news</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Dare to Blossom Monthly
Circles on Zoom </span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">One to One Coaching</span></strong></span></b><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<strong><i><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Reflections: Laughter</span></i></strong><br />
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When I saw that the card for this month is Laughter, my first thought was
"Oh good, yes please!" I love the warm, earthy red, reminding me of
the sort of laughter that comes from deep inside. Sometimes for no particular
reason, or perhaps there was a spark that set you off laughing with a friend,
and then you just laughed and laughed until tears were running down your faces.
Holding your sides to draw breath - then you look at each other and set off
into more laughter and you cannot remember what was so funny originally.<br />
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Such life-affirming laughter truly is good medicine. What else is there? I am
not sure as yet....</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=96806d8abf&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><img border="0" data-file-id="6464617" height="414" id="_x0000_i1025" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/df510c8f-3056-7b3c-bce6-c776ee6b753a.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 414px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="450" /></span></a><br />
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</span><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">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.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #505050; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">And, what else?</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #505050; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What does Laughter add to Presence? How do the colours
add to each other? What do all the words so far bring for you?</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">For me, Laughter
brings grounding and joy to Presence. Encouraging me, maybe forcing me, to
really be in the moment, to be present to what is here, right now.<br />
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Just recently I enjoyed a long-awaited and much postponed meet-up with a dear
friend, and we were joined by another friend who also used to come along to
what I still feel the need to call 'in-person' workshops.<br />
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We met at the beautiful Trelissick Gardens, a National Trust property just west
of Truro, here in Cornwall. I decided to make a true adventure of my day and
chose the most scenic route, across the county from north to south through
country lanes and then crossing the River Fal on the </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=e0e73456b3&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen;">King Harry Ferry.</span></a></span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> (If you click
the link you can find out more if you are curious.) Here is my view from the
ferry as we travelled across the river.<br />
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<img border="0" data-file-id="6465081" height="253" id="_x0000_i1026" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/51b8ef76-f703-f474-6012-151f925d2233.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 253px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="451" /><br />
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We chatted over coffee and scones (I chose my favourite, a cheese one), and
then took photos as I 'delivered' their signed copies of <em><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Your Compass Rose Speaks</span></em>,
plus a new one of me holding my book as requested by someone who is
interviewing me soon for a podcast.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=56c8a472d6&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><img border="0" data-file-id="6465077" height="507" id="_x0000_i1027" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/69814321-a471-47c3-fcce-087332085ec8.jpeg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 507px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="450" /></span></a><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Here are Ruth and
Maria on a sunny bench near the cafe in the courtyard.<br />
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<img border="0" data-file-id="6465093" height="337" id="_x0000_i1028" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/94c83306-01b5-0816-6ebf-68f23343763e.jpeg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 337px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="451" /><br />
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Then we found a quieter place for my photo, a shady spot under the
trees before walking a little way down the fields of buttercups with a view
down to the Fal Estuary and out to sea, just beautiful.<br />
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<img border="0" data-file-id="6465085" height="599" id="_x0000_i1029" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/a75f8d12-0b93-c977-12f4-287e6bce6474.jpeg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 600px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="450" /><br />
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Then Ruth (on the left in the photo of my friends) had to leave, and Maria and
I enjoyed a leisurely wander around the gardens discovering treasures as we
went. I will leave you with a visual tour with no need for words - just
have to say I loved discovering the compass rose in the floor of the little hut
with a view. There were also memorials to gardeners who had worked there carved
into the wooden supports of the roof, one had served for fifty years.<br />
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<img border="0" data-file-id="6465089" height="337" id="_x0000_i1030" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/a04827b5-ccf1-d638-a028-3972110323f6.jpeg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 337px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="451" /><br />
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<img border="0" data-file-id="6465097" height="383" id="_x0000_i1031" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/32003507-eeea-e646-b70d-deafd4109d3e.jpeg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 383px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="451" /><br />
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<img border="0" data-file-id="6465101" height="337" id="_x0000_i1032" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/90c9c19f-2c2e-7f3e-ca43-f47423d20ff2.jpeg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 337px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="451" /><br />
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<img border="0" data-file-id="6465105" height="249" id="_x0000_i1033" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/0b9a3ef4-9fa3-3877-66e5-a3b42216785c.jpeg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 249px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 300px;" width="300" /><br />
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<img border="0" data-file-id="6465109" height="337" id="_x0000_i1034" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/a403a1fa-aaa3-dc30-3d41-c0bc8836734b.jpeg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 337px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="451" /><br />
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<img border="0" data-file-id="6465117" height="337" id="_x0000_i1035" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/7b651d19-0a46-9e07-b3d4-e26b188325f6.jpeg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 337px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="451" /><br />
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<img border="0" data-file-id="6465113" height="225" id="_x0000_i1036" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/8b7cec83-6de3-a024-e2fb-ea6d80f1d243.jpeg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 225px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 300px;" width="300" /><img border="0" data-file-id="6465125" height="225" id="_x0000_i1037" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/8dd2367c-ad0b-dae3-a6ff-fedc594507dd.jpeg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 225px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 300px;" width="300" /><br />
<img border="0" data-file-id="6465121" height="337" id="_x0000_i1038" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/00547fdd-c83f-3516-2fb5-70845666cb1d.jpeg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 337px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="451" /><br />
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A truly magical day full of laughter and good company.<br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I was interested to
see how one of my favourite wax paintings (which long ago went to a new home
with a dear friend) would reproduce in larger than original size on matt paper
- I was pretty pleased, what do you think?</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><em><b><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">"Space to Be:
Space to Breathe" begins on 19th June</span></b></em><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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As mentioned last month, this four week gentle programme begins on 19th June.
Before then there are two taster circles on Zoom, on Wednesdays 7th and 14th at
11.00 am UK time.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=18d5c194d5&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen;">Click on this link</span></a></span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> for full details </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=f44701b3ff&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen;">and/or contact me</span></a></span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> to receive the Zoom
link for one or both of the tasters.<br />
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<strong><i><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Summer Compass Rose
Programme: "Time for You"</span></i></strong><br />
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This will be the next full six week turn around the Compass Rose, full details
will be available on the website soon, and in the next newsletter, contact me
if you would like more details before then.<br />
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Even though many people are busy at this time of summer holidays and family
gatherings, that can be just when it is most important to allocate at least a
little time, even if simply the one hour a week for our Zoom calls, just for
you. <br />
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In addition - for other people this can be a time of feeling lonely and a
little lost, friends and family who you would normally spend time with may be
away or busy. Regular routines may be disrupted, and so this structure of the
weekly and daily flow of prompts in our turn around the Compass Rose, and the
weekly live gatherings can be particularly valuable.<br />
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I will add the details to the website soon, and there will be at least one
taster session, depending on the day I choose - which will partly depend on
you, so if this appeals to you and my regular slot of 11.00 am on Wednesdays is
not convenient, please do get in touch. Simply reply to this email, or use the <a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=84ac3d301a&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">contact form here</span></a>. We
will start in the week beginning 24th July.<br />
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<em><b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Book news</span></b></em><br />
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Thank you to everyone who has already bought a copy of <em><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Your Compass Rose Speaks: Rediscover
Your Inner Wisdom, </span></em>either direct from me or online. <br />
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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.<br />
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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 </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=3f691f76ed&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen;">contact form here.</span></a></span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Alternatively,
rather than posting on GoodReads or Amazon, you can email it to me with your
permission to share it - and how you would like to be acknowledged.<br />
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As you see below, I now have plenty of stock to send you a signed and dedicated
copy, or you can buy online wherever you prefer to purchase your books.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=25751d2ede&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><img border="0" data-file-id="6457525" height="486" id="_x0000_i1044" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/9b622191-5d07-794a-d9e0-06e482f82f30.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0in; border-left-width: 0in; border-right-width: 0in; border-top-width: 0in; display: inline; height: 486px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="450" /></span></a><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">As I mentioned last
month, there is an e-book in production now, and I am also recording for an
Audible version. A slow process, and a challenge, although one I am keen to
respond to as so many people kindly said how much they enjoyed hearing me read
from the book during the launch celebrations. <br />
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Here are some glimpses inside the book for you. I am delighted with the designs
that Alice from the Golden Dragonfly Press chose for me to illustrate the
different sections.<br />
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<img border="0" data-file-id="6457529" height="187" id="_x0000_i1045" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/6a04294a-1672-08bc-f442-af4febbe21a9.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0in; border-left-width: 0in; border-right-width: 0in; border-top-width: 0in; display: inline; height: 187px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 250px;" width="250" /> <img border="0" data-file-id="6457533" height="187" id="_x0000_i1046" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/bd719acd-4ecc-70bd-37de-d390a2f73ed0.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0in; border-left-width: 0in; border-right-width: 0in; border-top-width: 0in; display: inline; height: 187px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 250px;" width="250" /> <img border="0" data-file-id="6457537" height="187" id="_x0000_i1047" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/238e7edc-a2d2-d687-e741-cd7396374a5b.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0in; border-left-width: 0in; border-right-width: 0in; border-top-width: 0in; display: inline; height: 187px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 250px;" width="250" /><br />
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<em><b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Dare to Blossom Monthly
Circles on Zoom - a choice of day and time</span></b></em><br />
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The drop-in circles are held twice each month. The next is on Saturday 10 June
at 11.00 am, and then Monday 26 June at 7.30 pm, UK times.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">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.<br />
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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. <br />
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The full schedule of dates for 2023 is on</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=cfdac33fff&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen;"> the website</span></a></span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">.<br />
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<em><b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">One to One Coaching</span></b></em><br />
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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.<br />
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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. </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=5c5c0964b5&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><img border="0" data-file-id="6331417" height="272" id="_x0000_i1049" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/e31679c2-88f9-3417-65b3-5e1d482b97fa.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0in; border-left-width: 0in; border-right-width: 0in; border-top-width: 0in; display: inline; height: 272px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 300px;" width="300" /></span></a><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">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 </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=7f9e2dcff3&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen;">Rediscovery Coaching process click
here</span></a></span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">, Current pricing is £45 for thirty minutes and £90 for
a one hour session.<br />
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<em><b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">“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.” </span></b></em><br />
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You can read </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=feaff18a75&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen;">more testimonials here</span></a></span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> on my website.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">I send wishes for health and happiness for you and all
you love.<br />
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Thank you for joining me here this month, any thoughts, feedback, or questions
are always welcome.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Mary</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02614356013325824790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751143942284175196.post-58728799911759623192023-04-30T07:18:00.004-07:002023-04-30T07:18:48.956-07:00May 2023 - Evolving<p><strong style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Reflections:
Evolving</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Book news</span></strong><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
</span><strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Dare to Blossom
Monthly Circles on Zoom </span></strong><b><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<strong>Group programmes this
summer</strong></span></b><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
</span><strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">One to One Coaching</span></strong><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><em><b><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Reflections:
Evolving</span></b></em><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Life is always
changing: whether we like it or not, change is the only constant....<br />
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If you read the February newsletter, you will have seen that this year,
prompted by several friends, I chose to create a twelve month spread using the
Dare to Blossom Rediscovery Cards, around the word of the year I had already
picked - Presence. <br />
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Afterwards I realised that it would be fun, and, I hope, interesting to write
about the card drawn for each month here. And so, we come to the card for May -
Evolving. A dark green colour.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">It feels good to ask
myself, and you if you would like to join me, the questions here before writing
more. Or, if you prefer, read on and come back later for your own reflections.:</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #505050; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What does Evolving add to Presence? How do the colours add
to each other? What do all the words so far bring for you?</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Evolving - what is
my first response? My first thought is the words I wrote at the beginning of
this piece: "Life is always changing: whether we like it or not, change is
the only constant...."<br />
<br />
My 'word-lover' self sometimes feels critical of the use of the word 'evolving'
to mean almost any change, and often in the context of human beings learning
lessons during their lifetimes. </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<br />
</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The classical
definition is: "Evolution is a change in the characteristics of
living things over time. Evolution occurs by natural selection. Characteristics
of organisms are passed from one generation to the next through their genes.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">"<br />
<br />
</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">However, one of the
dictionary definitions I have just read is "When something evolves, it
changes, or develops over time, like your taste in music and clothes, which
evolve as you get older. Evolve comes from the Latin word <em>evolvere</em>, 'to unroll'."</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<br />
</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Something chimes for
me with that last piece, 'to unroll'. So much is happening in my life just now
that feels like unrolling, or even unravelling - and not in an entirely
comfortable way, something I may share more about another time.<br />
<br />
The colour? The dark green feels a powerful connection to the energy of nature,
of spring here in this part of the world. An invitation to rest, to be in the
deep green abundance of the months to come. Whether I think of it as evolving
or not, the natural world is different every year. Here in Cornwall spring has
been colder than usual so everything is blossoming late, with a big whoosh of
energy and growth - especially the weeds.<br />
<br />
What else is there? There is a thought at the back of my mind, one I cannot yet
fully articulate. Something about the evolving, the change, not only being a
natural part of life, but also a gift that I may not recognise at first. And
that is fine. As I often say there are no 'rights or wrongs' in this process,
simply what is here for me, and for you, in this moment.<br />
<br />
What does Evolving add to Presence? Here I have no response at all just now, so
I will simply be with the question and see if anything emerges.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Thank you to
everyone who has already bought a copy of <em>Your
Compass Rose Speaks: Rediscover Your Inner Wisdom, </em>either direct
from me or online.<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
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 </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=c1bd4a5ea7&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen;">contact form here.</span></a></span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Alternatively,
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permission to share it - and how you would like to be acknowledged.<br />
<br />
As you see below, I now have plenty of stock to send you a signed and dedicated
copy, or you can buy online wherever you prefer to purchase your books.<br />
<br />
<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=a03018ffc8&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-file-id="6457525" height="486" id="_x0000_i1026" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/9b622191-5d07-794a-d9e0-06e482f82f30.jpg" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 486px; line-height: 100%; margin: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration-line: none; width: 450px;" width="450" /></span></a></span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">There is an ebook in
production now, and I am also recording for an Audible version. A slow process,
and a challenge, although one I am keen to respond to as so many people kindly
said how much they enjoyed hearing me read from the book during the launch
celebrations. Quite a change for me as I can remember when I first began
running workshops and I bought a programme with recorded meditations as I was
not confident enough to even read someone else's words, let alone my own. Maybe
that is another aspect of 'Evolving'?<br />
<br />
Here are some glimpses inside the book for you. I am delighted with the designs
that Alice from the Golden Dragonfly Press chose for me to illustrate the
different sections.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<br />
</span><strong><i><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Dare
to Blossom Monthly Circles on Zoom - a choice of day and time</span></i></strong><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The drop-in circles
are held twice each month. The next is on Saturday 13 May at 11.00 am, and then
Monday 22 May at 7.30 pm, UK times.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=169bd9b3f0&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-file-id="5824874" height="375" id="_x0000_i1030" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/8085b4d4-8fb5-4c8e-a6f8-f9d868bed5e5.jpg" style="border: initial; display: inline; height: 375px; line-height: 100%; margin: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration-line: none; width: 500px;" width="500" /></span></a><br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
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. <br />
<br />
The full schedule of dates for 2023 is on<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=44b989c207&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;"> the website</span></a>.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<p style="line-height: 150%;"><strong><i><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Group
programmes this summer</span></i></strong><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
<br />
</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">The '<strong>Your
Compass Rose Speaks'</strong><em>
</em>six-week programme is just entering our third week as I write, and
the next opportunity to join me is for one of the shorter, four-week
programmes. This one is timed to end before the school holidays begin here in
England (I know the dates are different if you are in Scotland). <br />
<br />
This will be on the theme of <strong>'Space
to Be: Space to Breathe'. </strong>There are two taster gatherings
on Wednesdays 7th and 14th June at 11.00 am UK time (the events are on
Facebook, or simply reply to this email to book a place and receive the Zoom
link. We will start week beginning 19th June, with the weekly Zoom circles on
Wednesdays at 11.00. If you prefer not to be on Facebook, this is a good one to
take part in as the content is deliberately very light and so easy to send you
by email instead if you wish. As the title suggests, this is an opportunity to
offer yourself space, and to deepen into that in whatever way feels perfect for
you.<br />
<br />
<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=9c5a1dd308&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-file-id="5564497" height="262" id="_x0000_i1031" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/031895ce-c16e-432d-80d2-a1912bc485b2.jpg" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 262px; line-height: 100%; margin: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration-line: none; width: 350px;" width="349" /></span></a><br />
<br />
All the details are on the <a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=1338558739&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">website here</span></a>, the fee
for the four weeks is £99, and you can arrange to pay in two instalments if you
wish.<br />
<br />
People have asked for advance notice of what will be happening during the
summer: I am hosting a '<strong>Time
for You' </strong>six-week Compass Rose programme. Even though many
people are busy at this time of summer holidays and family gatherings, that can
be just when it is most important to allocate at least a little time, even if
simply the one hour a week for our Zoom calls, just for you. <br />
<br />
In addition - for other people this can be a time of feeling lonely and a
little lost, friends and family who you would normally spend time with may be
away or busy. Regular routines may be disrupted, and so this structure of the
weekly and daily flow of prompts in our turn around the Compass Rose, and the
weekly live gatherings can be particularly valuable.<br />
<br />
<img border="0" data-file-id="6072212" height="262" id="_x0000_i1032" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/07ed05dc-bf02-f6bb-a163-927cfcfd7b52.jpg" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 262px; line-height: 100%; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 350px;" width="349" /><br />
<br />
I will add the details to the website soon, and there will be at least one
taster session, depending on the day I choose - which will partly depend on
you, so if this appeals to you and my regular slot of 11.00 am on Wednesdays is
not convenient, please do get in touch We will start in the week beginning 24th
July.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
<br />
</span><strong><i><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">One to One Coaching</span></i></strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
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. </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
<br />
<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=015d686b37&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-file-id="6331417" height="272" id="_x0000_i1033" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/e31679c2-88f9-3417-65b3-5e1d482b97fa.jpg" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 272px; line-height: 100%; margin: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration-line: none; width: 300px;" width="300" /></span></a><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">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 </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=f1c72e15f3&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen;">Rediscovery Coaching process
click here</span></a>, </span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Current pricing is £45 for
thirty minutes and £90 for a one hour session.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
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<strong><i>“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.” </i></strong><br />
<br />
</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">You can read <a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=3c0dc067ab&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">more testimonials here</span></a>
on my website.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
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</span><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">I send wishes for health and happiness for you and all
you love.<br />
<br />
Thank you for joining me here this month, any thoughts, feedback, or questions
are always welcome.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Mary</span>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02614356013325824790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751143942284175196.post-88493315768336893422023-04-01T08:13:00.004-07:002023-04-01T08:13:35.285-07:00April 2023: Truth<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Reflections: Truth</span></strong><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
</span><strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">"Your Compass
Rose Speaks" six-week programme April</span></strong><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
</span><strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Dare to Blossom
Monthly Circles on Zoom </span></strong><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
</span><strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">One to One Coaching</span></strong><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<br />
</span><em><b><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Reflections: Truth</span></b></em><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<br />
</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If you read the
February newsletter, you will have seen that this year, prompted by several
friends, I chose to create a twelve month spread using the Dare to Blossom
Rediscovery Cards, around the word of the year I had already picked -
Presence. <br />
<br />
Afterwards I realised that it would be fun, and, I hope, interesting to write
about the card drawn for each month here. And so, we come to the card for April
- Truth. A soft turquoise blue/green colour.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">It feels good to ask
myself, and you if you would like to join me, the questions here before writing
more. Or, if you prefer, read on and come back later for your own reflections.:</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #505050; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What is your first response? To the word? To the colour?</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #505050; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What else is there?</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #505050; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">And, what else?</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #505050; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What does Truth add to Presence? How do the colours add
to each other? What do all the words so far bring for you?</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Truth.- what is my
first response? Just now, as I write here, for you, I am not really sure. There
is a feeling that I have poured all that is true for me into the new book. Or
maybe I should say what was true for me, then. Life is full of change, and very
recently this has been particularly present for me.<br />
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The colour? The soft turquoise feels soothing for me today. As if I am floating
just above a calm summer sea, with a gentle sunshine warming me, feeling safe
and secure.<br />
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What else is there? There are so many discussions, out in the world about this
word, Truth. I do not want to be drawn into those, I will simply allow what is
here to be as it is for now.<br />
<br />
What does Truth add to Presence? My first response to this is that in a
way they are aspects of the same thing. Being truly present, in myself, as
myself, is being true. All the words so far are shades of blue - some more
mauve, others more turquoise. Some dark, others lighter in shade. There is a
gentle flow to the words as with the colours.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<br />
</span><strong><i><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">"Your
Compass Rose Speaks" six-week programme April</span></i></strong><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The next turn around
the Compass Rose will begin after Easter, week beginning 17th April, the Zoom
gatherings will be on Wednesdays at 11.00 am,<br />
<br />
There is a second taster session on Thursday 6th April at 2.30 pm. You can book
on the <a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=e7066415f8&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">Facebook event page here,</span></a>
or simply reply to this email and ask me for the Zoom link.<br />
<br />
Here is the outline of the schedule:</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><em><b><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Week 1</span></b></em><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Monday 17th April - Peace </span></strong><br />
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<em><b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Week 2</span></b></em><strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"> Monday 24th April - Purpose </span></strong><br />
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<em><b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Week 3</span></b></em><strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"> Monday 1st May - Passion </span></strong><br />
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<em><b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Week 4</span></b></em><strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"> Monday 8th May - Power </span></strong><br />
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<em><b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Week 5</span></b></em><strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"> Monday 15<sup>th</sup> May - Progress </span></strong><br />
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<em><b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Week 6</span></b></em><strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"> Monday 22<sup>nd</sup> May -
Return to Peace </span></strong><br />
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<em><b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">The daily flow through each
week</span></b></em><br />
Monday: settle in, read the week’s theme, the ‘Wisdom of the Four Winds’ card,
and prompts, set an intention.<br />
Tuesday: the first group card for the week.<br />
Wednesday: mid-week check-in, and the live Zoom gathering at 11.00 am UK time.<br />
Thursday: the second group card for the week.<br />
Friday: Reflections and celebrations.<br />
<br />
The full fee is £144 for the six weeks with access to the private Facebook
group and the weekly Zoom gatherings. (If you are a member of the Stay
Connected Group of previous participants in my programmes, the fee is £122).</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Full details and
booking link are on the website. Contact me if you have any questions, to
arrange payment by bank transfer or in two instalments and to reserve your
place.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><strong><i><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Dare
to Blossom Monthly Circles on Zoom - a choice of day and time</span></i></strong><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The drop-in circles
are held twice each month. The next is very soon, on Saturday 1 April at 11.00
am, and then Monday 24 April at 7.30 pm..<br />
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<br />
<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=515a4e2e7b&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><img border="0" data-file-id="5824874" height="375" id="_x0000_i1026" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/8085b4d4-8fb5-4c8e-a6f8-f9d868bed5e5.jpg" style="border: initial; display: inline; height: 375px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 500px;" width="500" /></span></a><br />
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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.<br />
<br />
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. <br />
<br />
The full schedule of dates for 2023 is on<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=9433b2ed16&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;"> the website</span></a>.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
</span><strong><i><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">One to One Coaching</span></i></strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
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. </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
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<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=ac032cec37&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><img border="0" data-file-id="6331417" height="272" id="_x0000_i1027" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/e31679c2-88f9-3417-65b3-5e1d482b97fa.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 272px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 300px;" width="300" /></span></a><br />
<br />
</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">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 </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=276d7a301d&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen;">Rediscovery Coaching process
click here</span></a>, </span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Current pricing is £45 for
thirty minutes and £90 for a one hour session.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
<br />
<strong><i><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">“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.” </span></i></strong><br />
<br />
</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">You can read <a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=3f03558ebe&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">more testimonials here</span></a>
on my website.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
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</span><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">I send wishes for health and happiness for you and all
you love.<br />
<br />
Thank you for joining me here this month, any thoughts, feedback, or questions
are always welcome.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Mary</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02614356013325824790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751143942284175196.post-87233895651157770722023-02-23T08:15:00.004-08:002023-02-23T08:15:37.292-08:00March 2023 Purpose<p><span style="color: indigo; font-size: 13.5pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Welcome to the Dare to
Blossom Newsletter</span></strong></span> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
</span><strong><span style="color: #ff00cc; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Time-sensitive: you
are warmly invited to the celebration events for the launch of "Your
Compass Rose Speaks" on 27th and 28th February - read on for more details
and Zoom links</span></strong><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Invitation: Book
launch celebrations</span></strong><b><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Reflections: Purpose</span></strong></span></b><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
</span><strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Dare to Blossom
Monthly Circles on Zoom </span></strong><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
</span><strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">One to One Coaching</span></strong><b><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">"Your Compass Rose
Speaks" six-week programme April</span></strong></span></b><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><strong><i><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Invitation:
Book launch celebrations</span></i></strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<br />
This beautiful photo was created by Liz Humphreys, one of the kind people who
reviewed <em><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Your Compass Rose
Speaks: Rediscover Your Inner Wisdom. </span></em>The launch date is Tuesday
28th February - so once again I have a reason to send this to you a day or so
early for March to offer you the chance to join us live on Zoom.<br />
<br />
<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=ad5ee0039d&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><img border="0" data-file-id="6428773" height="526" id="_x0000_i1025" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/c990ec68-08bf-aca5-c8d3-aa53b3a805c2.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 526px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 526px;" width="526" /></span></a><br />
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The times are: Eve of Publication Celebration Monday 27th February at 7.30pm, <a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=b570a68edf&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">Zoom link here.</span></a><br />
Launch Celebration No 1 Tuesday 28th February at 11.00 am, <a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=b08237f866&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">Zoom link here.</span></a><br />
Launch Celebration No 2 Tuesday 28th February at 4.00 pm, <a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=9f081e5b26&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">Zoom link here</span></a><br />
<br />
Please do join us if one (or more) of those times suit you. They are given for
the UK so you may need to check for your time zone.<br />
<br />
I would love some questions submitted in advance, that would help those there
live if they feel lost for words when I ask. If you are attending one of the
sessions please let me know by email which one you are attending (or ones, you
are welcome to all or any) so I can ask you live on the call.<br />
<br />
If you are not able to join us, please do submit a question if you would like
to, either way, </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="mailto:mary@daretoblossom.co.uk?subject=Question%20for%20book%20launch%20celebration" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen;">email me on this link</span></a>. </span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I am planning to
record them and share on my YouTube channel, so you will be able to watch
later.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<br />
</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If you would like to
pre-order the book, <a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=2ef9caa73a&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">this link takes you to the
publisher, Golden Dragonfly Press.</span></a> Your book will be printed and
dispatched by Amazon in your part of the world - which reduces shipping costs
and the time taken for delivery. Let me know if you order as I am offering a
signed and dedicated book plate to all who pre-order, and I am very happy to
extend that to you as loyal subscribers regardless of the timing of your order.<br />
<br />
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<br />
If you prefer, the book will be stocked by other major booksellers in due
course, including The Book Depository who offer free shipping worldwide. In due
course I will have some copies to sell direct too.<br />
<br />
Here are some little snippets from the longer reviews that will be shared in
the book, (and fully attributed there), you may have seen these if we are
connected on Facebook, but it may have passed you by, and of course many of you
here choose not to use Facebook.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<br />
</span><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“<em><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Your Compass Rose Speaks</span></em> is
a sweet breath of encouragement and inspiration in what can be a restless and
noisy world.”<br />
<br />
“Practical and deeply nourishing, this book is an exquisite guide to connecting
with the self. I know that I shall return to it again and again.”<br />
<br />
“Mary asks simple questions that cause one to probe deeply, which helps us then
to travel further within and seek answers.”<br />
<br />
“Where is your sweet, quiet centre point?….What does Peace mean to you? Mary’s
words soothe and cradle, yet also nudge and twinkle, creating an inspired sense
of serene possibility; a sense of travelling within, to one’s own freedom and
quiet, focused being.”<br />
<br />
“Throughout, Mary emphasises that each of our journeys is uniquely our own and
it is for each of us to find our own way, and at our own pace.”<br />
<br />
“Mary's words create a safe space to reflect and learn. The exercises and
visualisations she has created are so illuminating...and doable.”<br />
<br />
“And above all, she meets her readers with compassion and unequivocal support
for their individuality and worth.”<br />
<br />
“It truly is a beautiful experience working with Mary, and I'm delighted that
this book is making her work available to more people. Enjoy it!”<br />
<br />
“Mary has written something very special for us all. Her words and voice are an
invocation of true remembering. This book is an invitation that feels like
love.”</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<br />
</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I am immensely
grateful to everyone who took time to read and review - and on a very short
timescale, as well as those who contributed Magic Carpet Ride stories for the
book.<br />
<br />
<em><b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Reflections: Purpose</span></b></em></span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<br />
</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If you read the
February newsletter, you will have seen that this year, prompted by several
friends, I chose to create a twelve month spread using the Dare to Blossom
Rediscovery Cards, around the word of the year I had already picked -
Presence. <br />
<br />
Afterwards I realised that it would be fun, and, I hope, interesting to write
about the card drawn for each month here. And so, we come to the card for March
- Purpose. Soft purple, lavender colour.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<br />
</span><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">It feels good to ask
myself, and you if you would like to join me, the questions here before writing
more. Or, if you prefer, read on and come back later for your own reflections.:</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #505050; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What is your first response? To the word? To the colour?</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #505050; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What else is there?</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #505050; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">And, what else?</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #505050; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What does Purpose add to Presence? How do the colours add to
each other? What do all the words so far bring for you?</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Purpose. what is my
first response? The colour comes first for me today, soft purple, feeling like
a gentle hug. Even though in the physical world I am allergic to lavender, on
my meditations and Magic Carpet Rides I often find lavender beds inside the
garden, and there I am able to enjoy the perfume without sneezing.<br />
<br />
My first response to the word - Purpose? For so long now my main focus has been
the "Your Compass Rose Speaks" book, now that is about to emerge into
the world, this is shifting to promotion and publicity. (Something I would love
your help with if you are happy to share with your friends and contacts.) At
the same time I am always looking ahead to the groups and programmes I am
offering. And to 'what next' in my writing, as I mentioned in a previous
news;letter.<br />
<br />
What else? As I often say in the group programmes, and I have written in the
book - at other times I feel that Purpose is none of the 'doing' things I may
have on my mind at any particular time. Is my Purpose simply to Be? To
let go of all the 'doing' and just be present, with Focus on the little things
around me?<br />
<br />
How does this relate to Angels? The response that arises for me is that when I
remember to be, to be present, in Presence, then I notice the messages from
nature - and those represent angelic presence for me. When I am working at my
desk, and hear the owls calling outside in the middle of the day; when I am walking
on the cliffs and look down to see a tiny daisy flower just opening as the sun
begins to shine; when a feather from one of the seabirds flutters past in the
breeze and lands at my feet. Those things do not for me appear as 'messages' as
such, simply a reminder to notice.<br />
<br />
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<br />
<br />
</span><strong><i><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Dare
to Blossom Monthly Circles on Zoom - a choice of day and time</span></i></strong><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<br />
</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The drop-in circles
are held twice each month. The next is on Saturday 11 March at 11.00 am, and
then Monday 27 March at 7.30 pm..<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=876adadba7&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><img border="0" data-file-id="5824874" height="375" id="_x0000_i1029" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/8085b4d4-8fb5-4c8e-a6f8-f9d868bed5e5.jpg" style="border: initial; display: inline; height: 375px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 500px;" width="500" /></span></a><br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
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. <br />
<br />
The full schedule of dates for 2023 is on<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=9aab991bdd&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;"> the website</span></a>.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
</span><strong><i><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">One to One Coaching</span></i></strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
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. </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
<br />
<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=3e4dd82f64&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><img border="0" data-file-id="6331417" height="272" id="_x0000_i1030" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/e31679c2-88f9-3417-65b3-5e1d482b97fa.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 272px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 300px;" width="300" /></span></a><br />
<br />
</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">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 </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=0cabfcfc18&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen;">Rediscovery Coaching process click
here</span></a>, </span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Current pricing is £45 for
thirty minutes and £90 for a one hour session.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
<br />
<strong><i><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">“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.” </span></i></strong><br />
<br />
</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">You can read <a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=2630a7e2a8&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">more testimonials here</span></a>
on my website.<br />
<br />
<strong><i><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">"Your Compass Rose
Speaks" six-week programme April</span></i></strong></span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
<br />
</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Advance notice - the next turn around the Compass Rose will
begin after Easter, on 17 April, the Zoom gatherings will probably be on
Wednesdays at 11.00 am, although that can be negotiated closer to the time with
those who are interested in joining me. Full details will be available on the
website soon.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
<br />
</span><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">I send wishes for health and happiness for you and all
you love.<br />
<br />
Thank you for joining me here this month, any thoughts, feedback, or questions
are always welcome.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Mary</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02614356013325824790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751143942284175196.post-45768096450050035102023-01-24T07:37:00.003-08:002023-01-24T07:37:51.075-08:00February 2023 - Focus, and Angels<p><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Reflections: Focus,
and Angels</span></strong><b><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">"Weaving Shadow and
Light" Programme rescheduled to 6th February</span></strong></span></b><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
</span><strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Dare to Blossom
Monthly Circles on Zoom </span></strong><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
</span><strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">One to One Coaching</span></strong><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<br />
<br />
</span><em><b><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Reflections: Focus,
and Angels</span></b></em><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<br />
</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">This year, prompted
by several friends, I chose to create a twelve month spread using the Dare to
Blossom Rediscovery Cards, around the word of the year I had already picked -
Presence. This happens to be one of the words in the No 2 Deck (which has just
celebrated the first anniversary of when I received the decks and began sending
them out around the world), which is good.<br />
<br />
If you read the January newsletter you may remember that I shared some
reflections on Presence there.<br />
<br />
<img data-file-id="6410881" height="434" id="_x0000_i1025" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/9364e08b-f4c6-d1ae-9be3-6fcbabc743ed.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 434px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="449" /></span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<br />
</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">As I didn't do this
until almost the middle of January, I have two cards to share with you this
month: Focus for January, and Angels for February. I will consider them here
one at a time.<br />
<br />
<img data-file-id="6410877" height="425" id="_x0000_i1026" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/e5320174-ddb6-73ae-f4f1-7b78148e77dc.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 425px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="450" /></span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<br />
</span><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">It feels good to ask
myself, and you if you would like to join me, the questions here:</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #505050; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What is your first response? To the word? To the colour?</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #505050; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What else is there?</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #505050; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">And, what else?</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #505050; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What does Focus add to Presence? How do the colours add to
each other?</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">And so, for me, when
I ask myself those questions about Focus, here are the words that flow:</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">"What does
Focus add to Presence?" (I have chosen not to take the questions in the
order above - and of course you can choose to juggle them up or skip them, whatever
feels right for you today.)<br />
<br />
"What does Focus add to Presence? Focus reminds me to be present, to
simply Be. To stand in my centre point, in peace, and to ground and balance
there. To allow myself to experience Presence. Sometimes I think about that word
as something I want to project out to others, something I want them to perceive
about me - yet, if do not allow myself to experience that, why would
they?</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<br />
</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The deep blue feels
strong yet peaceful at the same time. I find myself thinking I 'should' check
back with last month to see what I wrote there about Presence. Then I catch
myself using that 'should' word, and remind myself that I could choose to do
that. For now I choose to continue writing here.<br />
<br />
Now I see I have already been using the qualities of Focus, and the clear blue.
Literally choosing to focus in on what I am writing here and not side-tracking
myself. Together those two shades of blue, of Presence, and Focus, bring a
calm, settled feeling for me.<br />
<br />
And now to the card for the new month ahead, for February: Angels. Another
shade of blue, this time a soft turquoise.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<img data-file-id="6410885" height="426" id="_x0000_i1027" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/6ce89914-2501-d18d-e618-4176ed6798c9.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 426px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="450" /><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">You may like to ask
yourself the questions again, or choose just one as I did for Focus.<br />
<br />
My first response was to smile, Angels - reminding me not to take myself too
seriously. Reminding me that there are no rights or wrongs in any of this,
simply a gentle exploration. My responses - and your responses - are simply
what is present here today. Next time I look at these cards they will have
different messages for me.<br />
<br />
I will look forward to sharing a card each month from this spread as we wend
our way through 2023. If you would like your own Dare to Blossom Rediscovery
Cards, either the Original Deck and/or the No 2 Deck, <a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=d8289080a9&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">you can order here</span></a>.
Please be aware that right now the Royal Mail are not accepting any
international packages due to a recent cyber attach - hopefully the new system
will be available soon.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><strong><i><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"> "Weaving Shadow and Light"
Programme rescheduled to begin on 6th February</span></i></strong><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">As often happens in at the beginning of the year, many of us,
including me, are really not ready to dive into activity in January. And so,
even though there were people keen to join me for The first six-week turn
around the Compass Rose, "Weaving Shadow and Light", I have set the
start date back a few weeks, to 6th February.<br />
<br />
I am also experimenting with a new time for the live Zoom gatherings - 4.00 pm
on Fridays, which is a more 'sociable' time for those of you in the USA or
Canada - 11 am Eastern time, and 8 am Pacific There is one more taster circle,
on Friday 27th January at this time. Simply reply to this email to request the
Zoom link for this event if you would like to join us.<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
If you see my posts on Facebook or Instagram you may already have seen this
photo - I love the beauty created by the shadows of the clouds and their
reflections in the wet sand.<br />
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<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=8dc0ae8064&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><img border="0" data-file-id="6410873" height="337" id="_x0000_i1028" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/edd64926-bab6-61b6-2de3-34884f72995e.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 337px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="450" /></span></a><br />
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<br />
The full information, programme and booking details are </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=42634aa68e&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen;">on the website here </span></a></span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">. 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. (And don't forget that if you have participated
in previous programmes I offer you a discount, just contact me to claim that if
you would like to.)<br />
<br />
We begin on the weekend of 4th/5th February when I will invite you into the
private Facebook group, with our first of the six weekly Zoom gatherings at
4.00 pm UK time on Friday 10th. If that time and day does not work for you -
but you are drawn to joining us - </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=219316f13e&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen;">please do contact me </span></a></span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">to discuss as there is often some flexibility within the group
to gather at a different time.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><strong><i><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Dare to Blossom
Monthly Circles on Zoom - a choice of day and time</span></i></strong><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<br />
</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The drop-in circles
are held twice each month. The next is on Monday Circle on 30th January at 7.30
pm, and then in February we gather on Saturday 11th at 11.00 am, and Monday
27th at 7.30 pm.<br />
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<br />
<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=907b6396d6&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><img border="0" data-file-id="5824874" height="375" id="_x0000_i1029" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/8085b4d4-8fb5-4c8e-a6f8-f9d868bed5e5.jpg" style="border: initial; display: inline; height: 375px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 500px;" width="500" /></span></a><br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
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. <br />
<br />
The full schedule of dates for 2023 is on<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=f448358986&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;"> the website</span></a>.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
</span><strong><i><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">One to One Coaching</span></i></strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
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. </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
<br />
<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=6d8ecd02f7&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><img border="0" data-file-id="6331417" height="272" id="_x0000_i1030" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/e31679c2-88f9-3417-65b3-5e1d482b97fa.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 272px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 300px;" width="300" /></span></a><br />
<br />
</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">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 </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=621bbcf9d1&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen;">Rediscovery Coaching process
click here</span></a>, </span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Current pricing is £45 for
thirty minutes and £90 for a one hour session.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
<br />
<strong><i><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">“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.” </span></i></strong><br />
<br />
</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">You can read <a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=bafbf07cd3&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">more testimonials here</span></a>
on my website</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
<br />
<br />
</span><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">I send wishes for health and happiness for you and all
you love.<br />
<br />
Thank you for joining me here this month, any thoughts, feedback, or questions
are always welcome.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Mary</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02614356013325824790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751143942284175196.post-5241727036375374862022-12-30T03:55:00.001-08:002022-12-30T03:55:18.199-08:00January 2023 - Presence<p><strong style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Happy New Year, wishing
you a healthy and enjoyable time ahead,</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
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</span><strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Reflections:
Presence - Looking forward to 2023</span></strong><b><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">"Weaving Shadow and
Light" Programme begins this month</span></strong></span></b><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
</span><strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">New Year Special:
Three Card Listening for £10</span></strong><b><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Book news "Your
Compass Rose Speaks - Rediscover Your Inner Wisdom"</span></strong></span></b><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
</span><strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Dare to Blossom
Monthly Circles on Zoom </span></strong><b><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">One to one coaching</span></strong></span></b><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<br />
</span><em><b><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Reflections:
Presence - Looking forward to 2023</span></b></em><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<br />
</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">At first, my mind
couldn't decide on a theme for 'reflection' this month, so I decided to simply
be in a sense of anticipation. I cannot know, none of us can, what the year
ahead will bring. <br />
<br />
I can make plans and hope that they will become reality. And they may well
change through my choice or through circumstances outside my control. My 'word
of the year' for 2023 is 'Presence'. How does 'presence' relate to 'being
present'? I am not sure just now, what is your response to the question?</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<br />
</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">For me the most
useful way I can step into the new year is by setting an intention to be
present. To be in the moment as much as possible. Noticing what is - what is
around me; what I am feeling; how others are behaving. What is present in my
environment.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<br />
</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">As you may know, one
of my great joys is walking here in Cornwall, along the lanes, on the beaches,
out on the cliff paths. Although in some ways my habit of taking photos to
share can be a distraction, in other ways it adds to my ability to stop, to
pause, to notice. And that can apply just as much when I am at home - what do I
see around me? What feelings are present for me right now? These might be
physical sensations: hot, cold, stiff, sore. Or emotions: happy sad,
discontented, joyful.<br />
<br />
What do I see around me? I like to keep little treasures on my desk. Often
items from nature: feathers, pebbles, shells. And items I have bought for
myself or been gifted by others.<br />
<br />
<img data-file-id="6398997" height="383" id="_x0000_i1025" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/028b6003-cd74-5d2e-b294-428a762353f1.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 383px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="451" /><br />
<br />
This photo shows a favourite candle stand (a treasured gift), with the remains
of a candle I bought for myself as the colours matched so beautifully (although
you can't see this in the lighted candle), safely contained in a little holder
I found in a charity shop. Around the four sides are a few of my collection of
feathers: from crow, pheasant, fulmar, and buzzard.<br />
<br />
Rather than offering you specific questions this time, I will leave you with
these brief thoughts. And simply wish you the joy of tiny treasures and much
happiness along the way as you step into 2023. </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><strong><i><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"> "Weaving Shadow and Light" Programme </span></i></strong><strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">begins this month</span></strong><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">The first six-week turn around the Compass Rose, will be
"Weaving Shadow and Light" .There are two taster circles, on
Wednesday 4th January and Wednesday 11th, both at 11.00 am UK time. Simply
reply to this email to request the Zoom link for one or both events if you
would like to join us.<br />
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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.<br />
<br />
<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=e70ec21d96&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><img border="0" data-file-id="5726014" height="298" id="_x0000_i1026" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/ea22b5b8-3d53-4271-8513-ba35d6c263e0.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 298px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 400px;" width="399" /></span></a><br />
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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 shoots are
ready to emerge into the light.<br />
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The full information, programme and booking details are </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=47136b47d4&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen;">on the website here </span></a></span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">. 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. (And don't forget that if you have participated
in previous programmes I offer you a discount, just contact me to claim that if
you would like to.)<br />
<br />
After the two taster sessions, we begin on the weekend of 14th/15th
January 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 - </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=692bcbe92e&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen;">please do contact me </span></a></span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">to discuss as there is often some flexibility within the group
to gather at a different time.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
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</span><strong><i><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">New Year Special: Three Card Listening for
£10</span></i></strong><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Once again I am offering a New Year Special, a discount on the
usual price of a 'Three Card Listening', for yourself or as a gift - £10 only.<br />
<br />
What is a 'Listening'? Well - I draw three Dare to Blossom Rediscovery Cards
for you. They are called Rediscovery Cards as they are a way for you to
rediscover your own inner wisdom.<br />
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Therefore I do not feel it is for me to 'read' them for you, not to tell you
anything. I simply tune in to the whispers of your inner wisdom and convey what
I hear - for you to accept or reject, however feels right for you.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
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<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=b84aba3dc8&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><img border="0" data-file-id="6399401" height="396" id="_x0000_i1027" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/c5ea47ef-730e-8312-448d-e1903e9b0e60.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 397px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 350px;" width="350" /></span></a><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Here are the most recent three cards I drew for myself, before
Christmas. I will be creating a Listening for myself as part of my own stepping
into the new year reflections.<br />
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The full details are </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=36d67de704&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen;">on this link</span></a></span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"> or simply contact me to book. The special price ends on
Friday 13th January - my lucky date.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><strong><i><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Book news:
"Your Compass Rose Speaks - Rediscover Your Inner Wisdom"</span></i></strong><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The formatting of
the draft for print is proceeding well, I hope to have a firm publication date
to share with you soon. Thank you so much to all of you who are keen to buy
your copy, I know it will be a beautiful book and you will feel the wait to
make it so has been worthwhile. Thank you for your patience, in my experience
these things simply take the time they take.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<br />
</span><strong><i><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Dare
to Blossom Monthly Circles on Zoom - a choice of day and time</span></i></strong><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The drop-in circles
are held twice each month. The first of 2023 is on Saturday 14th January at
11.00 am UK time, with the Monday evening Circle on 30th January at 7.30 pm.<br />
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<br />
<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=d8a48f2821&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><img border="0" data-file-id="5824874" height="375" id="_x0000_i1029" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/8085b4d4-8fb5-4c8e-a6f8-f9d868bed5e5.jpg" style="border: initial; display: inline; height: 375px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 500px;" width="500" /></span></a><br />
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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.<br />
<br />
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. <br />
<br />
The full schedule of dates for 2023 is on<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=c37787273a&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;"> the website</span></a>.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
</span><strong><i><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">One to One Coaching</span></i></strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
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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.<br />
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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. </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
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<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=0334b584f9&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><img border="0" data-file-id="6331417" height="272" id="_x0000_i1030" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/e31679c2-88f9-3417-65b3-5e1d482b97fa.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 272px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 300px;" width="300" /></span></a><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">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 </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=e4284d0f07&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen;">Rediscovery Coaching process
click here</span></a>, </span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Current pricing is £45 for
thirty minutes and £90 for a one hour session.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
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<strong><i><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">“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.” </span></i></strong><br />
<br />
</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">You can read <a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=a8291d856c&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">more testimonials here</span></a>
on my website</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
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</span><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">I send wishes for health and happiness for you and all
you love.<br />
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Thank you for joining me here this month, any thoughts, feedback, or questions
are always welcome.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02614356013325824790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751143942284175196.post-26307858999148368912022-11-26T06:46:00.006-08:002022-11-26T06:46:37.403-08:00December 2022 - Reflect and Celebrate<p><span style="color: indigo; font-size: 13.5pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Welcome to the Dare to
Blossom Newsletter</span></strong></span> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">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.</span></strong><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Reflections: Reflect
and Celebrate</span></strong><b><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Last call to join
"Your Cornwall Quest"</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Book news "Your
Compass Rose Speaks - Rediscover Your Inner Wisdom"</span></strong></span></b><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
</span><strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Dare to Blossom
Monthly Circles on Zoom - three opportunities before Christmas</span></strong><b><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Plans for 2023:
"Weaving Shadow and Light" Programme</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">One to one coaching</span></strong></span></b><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><em><b><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Reflections: Reflect
and Celebrate</span></b></em><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">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.<br />
<br />
Looking back through my 2022 diary, I see I have offered eight group
programmes, in date order:<br />
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- Grace and Flow<br />
- Be Powerfully You - Shine your Light<br />
- The Key to Your Inner Wisdom<br />
- Weaving Shadow and Light<br />
- Time for You<br />
- Your Powerful Voice<br />
- Rediscover Your Inner Wisdom<br />
- Time for you<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
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.<br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">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.<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
Thank you to each of you, yes YOU, for being in my life, for being connected in
some way.<br />
<br />
I wish you peace and joy, and hope t connect again when I write here for
January, for a new year.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">For you, for your
meditations or journal</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><strong><i><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">"Your Cornwall Quest"</span></i></strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
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Bookings close on 30th November, so there is still time to join us, see the
full details below, or <a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=af1bc855d4&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">click here to go to the webpage </span></a>to
book.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
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</span><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">"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.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">At the moment, I
am not able to plan another visit there - yet I can offer you another
opportunity to metaphorically travel with me.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">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.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">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.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><img border="0" data-file-id="6347249" height="337" id="_x0000_i1027" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/d90c20e9-e26f-fe76-3ee1-5139277fa6c9.jpeg" style="border: initial; display: inline; height: 337px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="450" /></span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
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</span><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">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.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">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).</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Simply </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=b50025b0fd&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: purple;">book your place here</span></a></span><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">, or </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=257e9600b0&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: purple;">contact me </span></a></span><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">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.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">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, "</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><strong><i><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Book news:
"Your Compass Rose Speaks - Rediscover Your Inner Wisdom"</span></i></strong><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">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 </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=a46fddff75&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen;">Golden Dragonfly Press</span></a></span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">, released the
design to the world on my birthday, 3rd November.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">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.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><strong><i><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Dare
to Blossom Monthly Circles on Zoom - a choice of day and time</span></i></strong><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">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.<br />
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<br />
<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=00b3ded757&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><img border="0" data-file-id="5824874" height="375" id="_x0000_i1029" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/8085b4d4-8fb5-4c8e-a6f8-f9d868bed5e5.jpg" style="border: initial; display: inline; height: 375px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 500px;" width="500" /></span></a><br />
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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.<br />
<br />
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. <br />
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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.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<p style="line-height: 150%;"><strong><i><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Plans for
2023: "Weaving Shadow and Light" Programme</span></i></strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
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The first six-week turn around the Compass Rose, will be "Weaving Shadow
and Light" .<br />
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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.<br />
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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.<br />
<br />
<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=5fcbb8de06&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><img border="0" data-file-id="6179313" height="337" id="_x0000_i1030" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/2bbfb23f-ce3d-8670-dcf6-132a699e1cf7.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 337px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="451" /></span></a><br />
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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.<br />
<br />
Full booking details are </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=15914114b5&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen;">now on the website here </span></a></span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">. 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.<br />
<br />
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 - </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=02da0caa2e&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen;">please do contact me </span></a></span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">to discuss as there is often some flexibility within the group
to gather at a different time.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
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</span><strong><i><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">One to One Coaching</span></i></strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
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. </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
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<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=2b1e587697&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><img border="0" data-file-id="6331417" height="272" id="_x0000_i1031" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/e31679c2-88f9-3417-65b3-5e1d482b97fa.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 272px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 300px;" width="300" /></span></a><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">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 </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=08f1924767&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen;">Rediscovery Coaching process
click here</span></a>, </span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Current pricing is £45 for
thirty minutes and £90 for a one hour session.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
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<strong><i><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">“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.” </span></i></strong><br />
<br />
</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">You can read <a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=faf21eb04a&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">more testimonials here</span></a>
on my website.<br />
<br />
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?</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
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</span><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">I send wishes for health and happiness for you and all
you love.<br />
<br />
Thank you for joining me here this month, any thoughts, feedback, or questions
are always welcome.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Mary</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02614356013325824790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751143942284175196.post-11092480517183033142022-10-28T03:38:00.000-07:002022-10-28T03:38:07.941-07:00November 2022 - Connection<p><strong style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Reflections:
Connection</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><b><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">"Your Cornwall
Quest"</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Final group programme for
2022: "Time for You" four week offering</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Book news "Your
Compass Rose Speaks - Rediscover Your Inner Wisdom"</span></strong></span></b><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
</span><strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Dare to Blossom
Monthly Circles on Zoom - a choice of day and time</span></strong><b><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Plans for 2023:
"Weaving Shadow and Light" Programme</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">One to one coaching</span></strong></span></b><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><em><b><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Reflections:
Connection</span></b></em><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">An intuitive friend
recently offered me this word - Connection - in response to my question:
"What will I be writing next?"</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">She also said it
could be an essay, or a book, or something else - in any case, I thought I
would begin here and share a few thoughts on 'Connection' with you.<br />
<br />
I could say this is one of my key values, in my life and in my work.
Connecting with others, from my heart as much as feels comfortable and safe.
Aha - it seems to me that right at the beginning I have hit upon something
significant for me. So often, in the past, and although less so, maybe now as
well, I have missed out on that true connection through being afraid of how I
would be received. Worried that I, or the other person, would feel
uncomfortable.<br />
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<br />
And yet, over and over again, I have been shown that taking that step forwards,
towards someone else - another human being who may well be feeling the same -
is completely worth any 'risk' I may perceive. I do feel I need to say
here that in some circumstances personal safety does of course come first. In
fact, if I can bypass my fearful mind, my gut, my body-knowing, will soon tell
me if it feels right to proceed with offering connection. And tell me when to
say 'No' and to retreat.<br />
<br />
Connections can come in many forms: emails, messages, chance meetings in a shop
or on the street. Travelling alone has brought me delightful conversations, on
a plane, a train, a ship. Some of these are a fleeting joy, others have
blossomed into deep and lasting friendships. And the much-maligned 'social
media' has brought me many true connections - so much so that upon meeting in
person much later, it can seem strange to say we have 'just met'.<br />
<br />
And then there are the connections with the land, with this mother earth of
ours beneath our feet. For some of us this is with the place of our birth. Even
though my family moved away from my birthplace, Lyndhurst in the New Forest,
(in Hampshire, on the south coast of England), when I was very young, I
have always felt deeply rooted there amongst the ancient trees.<br />
<br />
This photo was taken on a visit to the New Forest with my husband, some years
ago now, probably around this time of year.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Most of my life
since has been spent in Cornwall (with a few years living on the southern edge
of Dartmoor, bringing another powerful connection) - and the longest time has
been right here, near the north coast. As those of you who see my photos and
videos in these newsletters or on Facebook will know, I very often visit the
same small stretch of the cliffs, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Each time the
sky and sea, the weather and the wind, the birds and the flowers growing in the
ground beneath my feet are different. <br />
<br />
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<br />
These two photos are taken from the same stretch of the coastal path. Both with
the sun shining, each with different sea conditions and skies.<br />
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Walking familiar paths, wherever you are, and enjoying that familiarity, while
also seeing with fresh eyes, can bring a powerful sense of connection. With the
land, the elements, the creatures around us, with our bodies and with
ourselves. <br />
<br />
As I was finishing this, I decided to simply search on the word, 'connection'
and see what the Internet would show me. I found this</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=6bec4c3337&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen;"> video by One Republic.</span></a><br />
<br />
</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The lyrics speak
about being lonely in a crowd, and of not finding connection in the online
world. As I have already mentioned, the way I have been fortunate enough to
make links online has led to true connections for me.<br />
<br />
There is something else for me also - that connection I feel watching a
wonderful sunset or gazing up at all the stars in the Milky Way on a clear
night. What else is out there that I cannot see, maybe cannot even comprehend?
That feeling of being a small piece of something much much bigger than myself.
And then, my point of view expands and I am that bigger energy - I can feel a
connection within the weave of life, of the Universe.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<br />
</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I have always
described this feeling as an image: of each of us connected by a thread in the
multi-coloured tapestry of life. Sometimes the thread is simply there and we
may never consciously connect. Or we may meet and feel that stronger sense of
companionship. Sometimes the link ebbs and flows. I know I have had many
experiences of spending a lot of time with someone, and then that connection
feeling as if it is fading away. Sometimes it never reappears, yet maybe one
day one of us will metaphorically give a tug on the thread that links us.<br />
<br />
"Hello, how are you?" And the connection may renew and deepen again
for a while. <br />
<br />
If you are reading this and we haven't connected for a while, and if you would
like to, do reply and say hello, let me know how you are - maybe there is a
reason why we will be drawing closer together in the weave of the Universe for
a while?</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">For you, for your
meditations or journal, one or more of these suggestions may appeal to you:</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #505050; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What else is there?</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #505050; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">And, what else?</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #505050; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">How do you feel connected to the land where you live?</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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</span><strong><i><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Book
news: "Your Compass Rose Speaks - Rediscover Your Inner Wisdom"</span></i></strong><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I have been awaiting
news of the projected publication date for the new book. As often happens
things can take longer than one might hope. At the same time, I know that all
is proceeding just perfectly and it will be ready at the perfect moment.<br />
<br />
I am hoping that the final version of the cover will be ready soon after this
newsletter is released. In the meantime, here is a sneak peek just for you - as
soon as the final version is released and the publication date finalised I will
very much appreciate your help in spreading the word to anyone who may be
interested in buying a copy.<br />
<br />
In the meantime this is a 'secret', just between us!</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What is your first
response? <br />
<br />
Personally, I love what Alice from the Golden Dragonfly Press has created;
after much debate over possible designs, this one feels perfect to me. I can't
wait to see the absolutely final version with the back cover too.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><strong><i><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">"Your Cornwall Quest"</span></i></strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
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<br />
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.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">At the moment,
I am not able to plan another visit there - yet I can offer you another
opportunity to metaphorically travel with me.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">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, with your name card, to you in the post.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Bookings will
open for you to buy a 'ticket', on 1st November, and close on 1st December. 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 all those special places
in this magical land of stone and sea, river and trees.<br />
<br />
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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.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">There will be
two live Zoom calls for you to participate in as well, one before bookngs
close, and one in January, after you have received your cards, and the pdf
file. Here is a <a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=62e7963014&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">link to the Facebook event</span></a>
for the first, on Monday 14th November at 11.00 am UK time. If you prefer,
simply reply to this email asking me for the Zoom link or <a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=9982c01480&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">contact me here.</span></a></span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">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).</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Simply <a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=112ecd46d2&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">book your place here</span></a>, or
<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=948e094814&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">contact me </span></a>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.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">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,</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><em><b><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Final group
programme for 2022: "Time for You" four week offering</span></b></em><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<br />
</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The final group
offering of 2022 will be a four-week gentle circle on the theme of "Time
for You" - allowing you to take at least an hour each week for yourself in
what can be a very busy time for many as we navigate our way through the annual
festive season. It can also be a time when loneliness and loss can be
highlighted, whether you are in the centre of a bustling household or literally
by yourself. <br />
<br />
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The Circle can offer a place for all and any experiences simply to be witnessed
without judgement - and that does not mean that you have to share anything, it
is the simple act of gathering together that brings the community and support
we can crave. When and if you feel like sharing this brings added depth for
you, and gifts for those of us witnessing for you in the Circle. Even though this
is a virtual community and we gather on Zoom, the connections are real and
powerful.<br />
<br />
The booking link is <a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=78be91b38c&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">on the website here</span></a>, The
basic details are that there will be two taster circles, one on Wednesday 16th
November at 11.00 am, and another on Thursday 17th November at 2.30 p,m. (UK
times). Find the events on Facebook or simply reply here and I will send
you the Zoom link for the one you choose to attend.<br />
<br />
The programme will begin on Monday 21 November, with the weekly Zoom calls on
Mondays and/or Thursdays depending the wishes of those who sign up to join me.
The fee for the four weeks is £96, and as always there is a discount for
members of the Stay Connected group of precious participants.<br />
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If you would like to know more simply reply to this email, or </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=160d391704&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen;">contact me here</span></a></span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> to ask any
questions or to arrange a time for a Zoom chat.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><strong><i><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Dare
to Blossom Monthly Circles on Zoom - a choice of day and time</span></i></strong><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The drop-in circles
are usually held twice each month The next date is Saturday 12th November at
11.00 am.and Monday 28th November at 7.30 pm (UK times). I am
considering not offering the Monday evening time as my energy is rather low on
winter evenings and it can be a challenge to feel I am supporting those present
the best that I could. However, I will decide on that closet to the end of the
month.<br />
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If you feel especially drawn to joining us at either or both (and especially on
28th) please do let me know so I can have an ideas of the interest and send you
the appropriate Zoom link.<br />
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<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=8c00b4a079&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><img border="0" data-file-id="5824874" height="375" id="_x0000_i1033" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/8085b4d4-8fb5-4c8e-a6f8-f9d868bed5e5.jpg" style="border: initial; display: inline; height: 375px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 500px;" width="500" /></span></a><br />
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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.<br />
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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. </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<p style="line-height: 150%;"><strong><i><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Plans for
2023: "Weaving Shadow and Light" Programme</span></i></strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
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While deliberating on the theme for the first six-week turn around the Compass
Rose, I have had some queries about when I will run "Weaving Shadow and
Light" again - and so, this will be the first offering of the new year.<br />
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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.<br />
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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; and of course yin and
yang.<br />
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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.<br />
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I will share full details and dates in the December newsletter, in the
meantime, if you would like to know more, simply reply to this newsletter with
your questions. We can also arrange a time to chat on Zoom if that would be
useful for you (and it is always fun too).<br />
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(PS the photo is of the beautiful Yin/Yang garden my husband created some years
ago. I have done my best to keep it weeded and cleared of fallen leaves over
the years, but since we have had our brown hens they have completely mixed up
the dark and light gravel.)</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
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</span><strong><i><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">One to One Coaching</span></i></strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
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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.<br />
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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. </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
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<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=eb25b167c5&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><img border="0" data-file-id="6331417" height="272" id="_x0000_i1035" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/e31679c2-88f9-3417-65b3-5e1d482b97fa.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 272px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 300px;" width="300" /></span></a><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">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 </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=362ba5ed21&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen;">Rediscovery Coaching process click
here</span></a>, <br />
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<strong><i><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">“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.” </span></i></strong><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">You can read <a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=8971356b2c&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">more testimonials here</span></a>
on my website.<br />
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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?</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
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</span><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">I send wishes for health and happiness for you and all
you love.<br />
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Thank you for joining me here this month, any thoughts, feedback, or questions
are always welcome.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Mary</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02614356013325824790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751143942284175196.post-18395992509539716902022-09-30T08:25:00.003-07:002022-09-30T08:25:19.819-07:00October 2022 - Seeing<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Reflections: Seeing</span></strong><b><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Last call for
"Rediscover Your Inner Wisdom" six-week programme, begins 3rd October</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Final group programme for
2022: "Time for You" four week offering</span></strong></span></b><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
</span><strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Dare to Blossom
Monthly Circles on Zoom - a choice of day and time</span></strong><b><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">One to one coaching</span></strong></span></b><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><em><b><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Reflections: Seeing</span></b></em><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Seeing afresh is
such an interesting experience. The act of seeing in itself is truly magical:
the exquisite design of nature that has evolved the physical aspects of how the
eyes work, and how they connect to the brain so that we can begin to make sense
of the world - this is all extraordinary.<br />
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The experience of 'seeing afresh' is, I suppose, connected more to that
interpretation by my brain than it is to the practical workings of my eyes.
Some things become so familiar that we barely see them properly at all. This
can be disconcerting if I am asked to describe an item or a place, and I cannot
remember even basic attributes of something I see every day.<br />
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I have also had the experience of looking out for someone I know well in a
crowded place. I remember wondering if I would recognise them, if they would
recognise me, amongst all the other faces. I can only guess at how
heartbreakingly poignant this must be when someone you love is experiencing any
sort of condition that involves the type of memory loss causing them not to
recognise those closest to them. I send deep love and compassion to all in that
situation.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=3df96904f0&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><img border="0" data-file-id="6341229" height="599" id="_x0000_i1025" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/634fba40-1586-4dfb-bb7d-f86e70d67906.jpeg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 600px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="451" /></span></a><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Recently, on a walk
on the cliffs in unexpectedly warm and calm weather, I took out the new No 2
Deck cards to take some photos - the plastic seal-top bag they were in split at
what should have been the non-opening end, and quite a number of them spilled
out onto the rock. On most days they would have immediately been picked up and
whirled away in the turbulent winds that blow on that headland. This day
however I was fortunate - and managed to pick them all up again, even with time
to take a photo first.<br />
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I am intrigued at how the cards appear here - at all different angles, some
obscured by others, some upside down - as Seeing and Create are here.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<img border="0" data-file-id="6341233" height="451" id="_x0000_i1026" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/c449b1bd-e713-06b2-5b4f-21000fca36ca.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 450px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="451" /><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Seeing - now the
card is the 'right' way up, it has another message and now, after exploring
here in these reflections, I also see the word, the colour, the two together -
more clearly.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">For you, for your
meditations or journal, one or more of these suggestions may appeal to you:</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #505050; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Write about a time when you have been surprised by an
experience of seeing more clearly</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
</span><strong><i><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Last
call for "Rediscover Your Inner Wisdom" six-week programme, begins
3rd October, Zoom gatherings on Wednesdays at 11.00 am UK time</span></i></strong><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=cb739ec4f0&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><img border="0" data-file-id="6340993" height="391" id="_x0000_i1027" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/e001600d-b58d-1d6f-cbd6-032bcc9d1561.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 391px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 400px;" width="400" /></span></a><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The next six-week
turn around the Compass Rose begins very soon, I will be opening the private
group and inviting those enrolled to settle in this weekend, the first weekly
prompts will be shared there on Sunday 2nd October. <br />
<br />
If you have not yet signed up, and would like to, the metaphorical doors are
open until Wednesday 5th, when we gather at 11.00 am UK time for our first
group circle on Zoom. <a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=ab98b036ea&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">Full details are here.</span></a></span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><em><b><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Final group
programme for 2022: "Time for You" four week offering</span></b></em><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The final group
offering of 2022 will be a four-week gentle circle on the theme of "Time
for You" - allowing you to take at least an hour each week for yourself in
what can be a very busy time for many as we navigate our way through the annual
festive season. It can also be a time when loneliness and loss can be
highlighted, whether you are in the centre of a bustling household or literally
by yourself. <br />
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<img border="0" data-file-id="6286517" height="337" id="_x0000_i1028" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/3b593bfc-b677-1a88-4968-d4f9dd6fa2d8.jpeg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 337px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="451" /><br />
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The Circle can offer a place for all and any experiences simply to be witnessed
without judgement - and that does not mean that you have to share anything, it
is the simple act of gathering together that brings the community and support
we can crave. Even though this is a virtual community and we gather on Zoom,
the connections are real and powerful.<br />
<br />
The booking link will be on the website soon, and in the next monthly
newsletter, for now the basic details are that there will be a <a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=1d9b6275bc&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">taster circle on Thursday 17th
November</span></a> at 2.30 p,m. UK time. The link takes you to the Facebook
event, if you prefer not to book the taster there, simply reply here and I will
send you the Zoom link closer to the date.<br />
<br />
The programme will begin on Monday 21 November, with the weekly Zoom calls on
Thursdays at the same time.<br />
<br />
If you would like to know more simply reply to this email, or </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=2574322321&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen;">contact me here</span></a></span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> to ask any
questions or to arrange a time for a Zoom chat.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><strong><i><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Dare
to Blossom Monthly Circles on Zoom - a choice of day and time</span></i></strong><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The drop-in circles
are held twice each month The next dates are Saturday 8th October at 11.00 am,
and Monday 24th October at 7.30 pm (UK times).<br />
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<br />
<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=19ac458b19&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><img border="0" data-file-id="5824874" height="375" id="_x0000_i1029" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/8085b4d4-8fb5-4c8e-a6f8-f9d868bed5e5.jpg" style="border: initial; display: inline; height: 375px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 500px;" width="500" /></span></a><br />
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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.<br />
<br />
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. </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
</span><strong><i><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">One to One Coaching</span></i></strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
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. </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
<br />
<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=cd34a96ebd&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><img border="0" data-file-id="6331417" height="272" id="_x0000_i1030" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/e31679c2-88f9-3417-65b3-5e1d482b97fa.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 272px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 300px;" width="300" /></span></a><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">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 </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=0b219d0822&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen;">Rediscovery Coaching process click
here</span></a>, <br />
<br />
<strong><i><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">“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.” </span></i></strong><br />
<br />
</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">You can read <a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=e79336848f&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">more testimonials here</span></a>
on my website.<br />
<br />
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?</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
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</span><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">I send wishes for health and happiness for you and all
you love.<br />
<br />
Thank you for joining me here this month, any thoughts, feedback, or questions
are always welcome.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Mary</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02614356013325824790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751143942284175196.post-70175690057865848762022-08-24T07:47:00.000-07:002022-08-24T07:47:06.681-07:00September 2022 - Inspiration<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
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</span><strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Reflections:
Inspiration</span></strong><b><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">"Your Powerful
Voice" six-week programme, begins 5th September</span></strong></span></b><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
</span><strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Dare to Blossom
Monthly Circles on Zoom - a choice of day and time</span></strong><b><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">One to one coaching</span></strong></span></b><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<br />
</span><em><b><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Reflections:
Inspiration</span></b></em><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Where does
inspiration come from? I have been struggling to find some to write some
reflections here today to share with you. There are many quotes about 'not
knowing' and 'living the questions' - with a nod to Rilke for that last phrase,
yet today I don't feel like writing about those, it feels I could be in danger
of repeating earlier musings in past newsletters.<br />
<br />
So, I pick up a card from my 'Compass Rose' patterned dish.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<img data-file-id="6331457" height="353" id="_x0000_i1025" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/5236d9e3-f5c1-22a7-7103-8357f9ca4f3c.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 354px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="451" /><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Aha, yes please - I
would like to bring Light into my writing and into my words. To shine a light
without need for intention or 'reason'. This tells me also not to take myself
so seriously. To take a gentle, a light, approach to my own writing, the same
as I would for someone else who was finding any task a challenge.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<img data-file-id="6331465" height="339" id="_x0000_i1026" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/eee6bed0-15d6-63e5-40b2-008e36b562bd.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 340px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="451" /><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Another card?
Sanctuary. A deep seagreen colour in my eyes. Maybe the green of the woods for
those of you who love the light filtered through the canopy? For me a Sanctuary
can be a place to let go, of my own expectations of my self, and of others. And
of their expectations of me. A place to rest.<br />
<br />
One more? I love the pattern of threes....</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<img data-file-id="6331461" height="366" id="_x0000_i1027" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/638fdc31-724c-381e-b03d-910650f85f7a.jpg" style="border: initial; display: inline; height: 365px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="451" /><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Now I am laughing
out loud - of course, Peace will be found in my Sanctuary, and the Light will
shine around me. Remembering to use my own tools (as many of my own
coaches have often said to me), to draw from the dish of Rediscovery Cards that
sit literally under my nose, on my desk, has brought me gifts.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">For you, for your
meditations or journal, one or more of these suggestions may appeal to you:</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #505050; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Choose one, or more of these words and flow write your first
responses</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #505050; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Look around you, what is literally 'under your nose' to
explore in your writing, or doodling, or painting?</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #505050; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Pick a book off your shelves and open it at a random page.
What word or phrase catches your eye? Explore that if it feels light and
fun.</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
</span><strong><i><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">"Your
Powerful Voice" six-week programme, begins 5th September</span></i></strong><b><i><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=998b0ac401&e=d191cdb6a5"><span style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><img border="0" data-file-id="5646130" height="300" id="_x0000_i1028" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/1ee2b6f7-4bd6-415c-a2a7-9da85e168a9a.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 300px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 400px;" width="400" /></span></a></span></strong></span></i></b><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<br />
</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The next six-week
turn around the Compass Rose will begin on 5th September, and end on14th
October. <br />
<br />
There will be taster circles on Thursdays 25th August and 1st September at 2.30
pm, and Wednesday 31st August at 11.00 am., where you can simply experience
the process for yourself in a small supportive group.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<br />
</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">For many, me
included, the idea of 'power', let alone having, and using, my powerful voice,
is a challenge. Maybe downright terrifying. (As is 'daring to blossom' at
times.) And so, in the Circle, we will step forward together.
A powerful process, not simply an intellectual exercise; or a
whimsical game - even if the visualisation with the title of 'Magic Carpet
Ride' may seem so.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Indeed, it is
a deep healing, and a blossoming. My coaching philosophy has always been start
right here and take small steps, whilst acknowledging the past that has brought
me to this place. Not to dwell in the past, but to acknowledge and to be
grateful for the learning, and then let go. Read more on the </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=6691e2a754&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">Dare to Blossom website here.</span></a></span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"> If you have any questions, contact me by simply
replying to this email, or via the Contact page on the website. To save you
looking it up, the fee for the full six weeks, with a weekly Zoom gathering, is
£159. Payment by two instalments can be arranged, and there is a discount for
members of the Stay Connected Group of people who have taken part in any of my
programmes.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
</span><strong><i><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Dare
to Blossom Monthly Circles on Zoom - a choice of day and time</span></i></strong><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<br />
</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The drop-in circles
are held twice each month The next dates are Saturday 10th September at 11.00
am, and Monday 26th September at 7.30 pm (all UK times).<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=23f4e54d10&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><img border="0" data-file-id="5824874" height="375" id="_x0000_i1029" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/8085b4d4-8fb5-4c8e-a6f8-f9d868bed5e5.jpg" style="border: initial; display: inline; height: 375px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 500px;" width="500" /></span></a><br />
<br />
You can find the events on Facebook or LinkedIn, 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.<br />
<br />
Payment is by donation, depending on your circumstances. People offer from zero
to £50. I host the circles with no expectation, simply deep gratitude for your
presence. </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
</span><strong><i><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">One to One Coaching</span></i></strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
<br />
September is the perfect time for a fresh start, a re-evaluation of where you
are going and what you are doing. The literally fresher weather (especially
after a hot summer such as in the UK this year) is reinvigorating. In tis part
of the world this is also the time of the new academic year, of new challenges
and opportunities for fresh learning. In other parts of the globe you may be
coming into spring time, with the joy of new growth.<br />
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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. </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
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<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=2e35b196e0&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><img border="0" data-file-id="6331417" height="272" id="_x0000_i1030" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/e31679c2-88f9-3417-65b3-5e1d482b97fa.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 272px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 300px;" width="300" /></span></a><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">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 </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=1a6cd76b45&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen;">Rediscovery Coaching process click
here</span></a>, </span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">or on the painting below.<br />
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I take a limited number of clients at any one time, so if you think you would
like to explore the possibility of accessing my support this September, act now
- if not now, then when? When will you dare to blossom?</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
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<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=49e3a26031&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><img border="0" data-file-id="6331469" height="565" id="_x0000_i1031" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/cfb941ff-7b40-8bab-185a-ceaf463e2827.jpeg" style="border: initial; display: inline; height: 565px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 400px;" width="400" /></span></a><br />
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</span><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">I send wishes for health and happiness for you and all
you love.<br />
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Thank you for joining me here this month, any thoughts, feedback, or questions
are always welcome.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Mary</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02614356013325824790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751143942284175196.post-37436396935398279132022-07-24T01:44:00.001-07:002022-07-24T01:44:10.614-07:00August 2022 Time for You, Time for Me<p> </p><h1 class="null" style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 40px; line-height: 40px; margin: 10px 0px 5px;"><span style="color: indigo;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Welcome to the Dare to Blossom Newsletter</span></span> </h1><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><strong style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen;">Reflections: Time for You, Time for Me<br />"Midsummer Magic" Art Sale, ends 31st July</span></strong><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><strong style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen;">Dare to Blossom Monthly Circles on Zoom - a choice of day and time<br />Future deep-dive programmes</span></strong><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><strong style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen;"><em>Reflections: Time for You, Time for Me</em></span></strong><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: darkgreen; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">"Time for You" is the theme for the August short programme, running for four weeks, with Zoom gatherings on Wednesdays at 11.00 am, with a taster circle on Wednesday 27th July). (see more details below)<br /><br />Today my thoughts turn to "time for me". I don't know if this is true for you, but I know I find it easy to keep on being busy being busy. Especially for those of us who are self-employed there always seems to be 'more' to be done - writing, planning, publicity, marketing, supporting the people in my community.<br /><br />And yet, sometimes I notice that I could be a better friend to myself, a better coach maybe, and suggest - gently, as I would to others - that maybe I would benefit from slowing down, taking time for myself. Reading is one of my greatest joys and I will be gifting myself for time for that pleasure. And for spending time with my own journal, and out in nature just being, being present and alive.<br /><br />Cats are the supreme examples of how to relax into the moment so here is one of Sparky enjoying the sunshine back in 2015. (although I tend to sit in the shade in the summer these days).<br /><br /><img data-file-id="6321429" height="337" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/ae0c8d94-bccb-337d-bedf-728473e026ee.jpg" style="border: 0px; display: inline; height: 337px; line-height: 14px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 450px;" width="450" /><br /><br />So, in the spirit of less 'doing', this is a short reflection this time, and an early newsletter so you can take advantage of chances to connect this week if you would like to do that.</span><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"> </span><div style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: purple; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; text-align: justify;">This month I won't offer suggestions for your journal or meditation, simply my wishes for you to enjoy August - whether it is mid summer or mid winter where you are in the world.</div><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><em style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="color: darkgreen;">Midsummer Magic Art Sale - last few days</span></strong></em><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: darkgreen; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">This ends on 31st July. A few paintings have already gone to new homes, with a good selection still left, including the two below.<br /><br />Any of the original wax art paintings on my website are yours for a 'Make me an offer' price' - anything you would like to suggest over £15 (plus postage and packing to wherever you are in the world), will secure the painting you choose to have in your home, or to purchase as a gift. Here are two examples:</span><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><a href="https://www.daretoblossom.co.uk/about/artwork/41-mounted-paintings" style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #336699; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" target="_blank"><img data-file-id="5646118" height="552" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/9783cd78-7e69-44e0-bcfa-2414445a2d11.jpg" style="border: 0px; display: inline; height: 552px; line-height: 14px; margin: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration-line: none; width: 500px;" width="500" /></a><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: darkgreen; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">The painting above is called 'Energy Number 2", and is 6" x 8" in an 8" x 10" mount. Most of the others are a little smaller, such as this one below "Ocean Depths". Click on the paintings to see more, each will take you to one of the two pages on the website.</span><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><a href="https://www.daretoblossom.co.uk/about/artwork/232-more-mounted-paintings" style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #336699; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" target="_blank"><img data-file-id="5896606" height="663" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/aa7c8ce8-559b-4fae-a16b-855dc5fd065a.jpeg" style="border: 0px; display: inline; height: 663px; line-height: 14px; margin: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration-line: none; width: 500px;" width="500" /></a><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: darkgreen; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">There is a note at the top of each of the pages, the individual paintings still display their full prices. Simply reply to this message or email separately if you would like to make an offer. </span><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><em style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="color: darkgreen;">Dare to Blossom Monthly Circles on Zoom - a choice of day and time</span></strong></em><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: darkgreen; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">The drop-in circles are held twice each month The next dates are Monday 25th July at 7.30 pm, here is the Zoom link if you would like to join us </span><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86413554782" style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #336699; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" target="_blank">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86413554782</a><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: darkgreen; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"> (although you may not see this newsletter until that has passed by), Saturday 13th August at 11.00 am (all UK times).<br /><br />You can find the events on Facebook or LinkedIn, 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.<br /><br />Payment is by donation, depending on your circumstances. People offer from zero to £50. I host the circles with no expectation, simply deep gratitude for your presence. <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://daretoblossom.co.uk/workshops-and-events/229-dare-to-blossom-monthly-circle-on-zoom" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank"><img data-file-id="5824874" height="300" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/8085b4d4-8fb5-4c8e-a6f8-f9d868bed5e5.jpg" style="border: 0px; display: inline; height: 300px; line-height: 14px; margin: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration-line: none; width: 400px;" width="400" /></a></span><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"></span><p style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;"><br /><strong><span style="color: darkgreen;"><em>Future deep-dive programmes</em></span></strong><br /><br /><span style="color: darkgreen;"><strong>Time for You</strong><br /><br />As mentioned above, there is a taster for this on Wednesday 27th (as this is short notice, here is the Zoom link for 11.00 am UK time </span><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84464117839" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84464117839</a> ) <br /><br /><span style="color: darkgreen;">We begin on 1st August, a four-week circle on the theme of 'Time for You' For many people that time is busy with families and holidays, and yet that may mean it is doubly important to find a quiet, safe space, just for you? Just for an hour?<br /><br />For others, when friends and family are busy on holiday, it can feel a little lonely. Maybe seeing this time as a gift, an opportunity to quietly reflect would change that feeling for you?<br /><br />There will be a weekly Zoom call on Wednesdays at 11.00 am, and a private Facebook group with very light content. For those of you who prefer not to connect there, I can easily send you those prompts by email, so this could be a good one to join for a gentle flow together over the four weeks. The fee is £96 for the four weeks, and we can arrange payment by instalments if that suits you.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.daretoblossom.co.uk/workshops-and-events" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank"><img data-file-id="6286517" height="337" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/3b593bfc-b677-1a88-4968-d4f9dd6fa2d8.jpeg" style="border: 0px; display: inline; height: 337px; line-height: 14px; margin: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration-line: none; width: 450px;" width="450" /></a></span><br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: darkgreen;">Your Powerful Voice</span></strong><br /><br /><span style="color: darkgreen;">The next six-week turn around the Compass Rose will begin on 5th September, and end on14th October. I am not sure yet whether the Zoom gatherings will be on Wednesdays at 11.00 am or Thursdays at 2.30 pm (UK times) - that will partly depend on who is interested and where in the world you are.<br /><br />There will be taster circles on Thursday 25th August at 2.30 pm, and Wednesday 31st August at 11.00 am.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: darkgreen;">'Your Powerful Voice' is not yet listed on the Workshops and Events page of the website, but will be soon. Contact me by simply replying to this email if you would like more details, or to book a place.</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: indigo;">I send wishes for health and happiness for you and all you love.<br /><br />Thank you for joining me here this month, any thoughts, feedback, or questions are always welcome.</span></p><div style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; text-align: center;"> </div><div style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><span style="color: indigo;">Mary</span></div><div><span style="color: indigo;"><br /></span></div>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02614356013325824790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751143942284175196.post-36521095249033879382022-06-27T06:19:00.006-07:002022-06-27T06:19:51.601-07:00July 2022 Letting go<p> <span style="color: indigo; font-size: 13.5pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Welcome to the Dare to
Blossom Newsletter</span></strong></span> </p>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">"Midsummer
Magic" Art Sale</span></strong></span></b><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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Monthly Circles on Zoom - a choice of day and time</span></strong><b><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Future deep-dive
programmes</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Books in my reading pile</span></strong></span></b><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Letting go can
sometimes be the hardest thing... whether it is a choice, something to
celebrate even, or if it is something that happens against my will. Either way,
there is a form of grief attached to letting go of anything. For me, it
was a long time before I recognised that grief has so many forms, and is
prompted by so many different circumstances in my life.<br />
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When I realised that grief was the emotion I often feel when 'letting go', and
that I could feel a complicated mix of joy and grief, it began to make more
sense to me. Every change in life involves releasing something. <br />
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This theme, this thought of 'letting go' was prompted by something I was
celebrating - pressing the 'Send' button on the email to my publisher, Alice at
the Golden Dragonfly Press, with the final version of the manuscript for 'Your
Compass Rose Speaks: Rediscover Your Inner Wisdom'. The final version for now
of course, once the Press has worked their magic in editing and formatting, I
will see a proof and have another opportunity for final tweaks before the book
is published. This a perfect example of a joyful celebration with a tinge of sadness.<br />
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Other instances of letting go in my life have been leaving jobs, mostly for me
through compulsory redundancy due to closure of the organisation or at the end
of funded programmes in the public sector. And then there is decluttering,
choosing what things are 'beautiful, useful, or bring me joy' and letting go of
those that do not. Books in particular become such precious friends that some I
really cannot pass on. And yet, the clearing creates literal and metaphorical
space for the new to arrive in my life.<br />
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The biggest letting go is the death of someone I love. This month is the second
anniversary of my brother Roger's sudden departure through a heart attack. A
huge shock to us all. The loss never lessens, and yet things do change. We are
connected in very different ways than we were in life. Unlike last month, when
I wrote about being 'Ambushed by Grief', here, now, I am at least partly
prepared. Prepared to feel sad, and prepared that - maybe not this year, maybe
some time in the future, I will not feel quite the same way. I read something
recently about how loss, and grief, never goes, yet it becomes incorporated
into who we are as we continue living our days, difficult as carrying on feel
at first.<br />
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Here is the last photo I have of us together, in September 2019, one I know I
have shared here before.<br />
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<img data-file-id="5662790" height="495" id="_x0000_i1025" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/d90acb92-c8fa-46dd-a96c-63d6cf0d6711.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 496px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 400px;" width="401" /><br />
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Since my mother died in 2005, I notice how that grief has changed. The circumstances
of her death were very different, we shared many conversations before that day,
and I choose to believe she is with me still. And yet, naturally grief is also
still present, yet it changes as time goes on, and lessens in intensity.<br />
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My mother often joins me in my meditation visualisations, and on my 'Magic
Carpet Rides', often with a powerful message. I know she doesn't want me to be
sad. And now, my brother joins me too. Sometimes we fly together like the
buzzards that soar in the skies over Cornwall. Spiralling up, up into the blue,
calling to each other with that haunting cry. Just recently, after I had been
watching a pair of buzzards overhead, when I came to open the door to my garden
office, there on the step, between the parked car and the building was a
buzzard feather.<br />
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<img data-file-id="6315029" height="402" id="_x0000_i1026" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/45d2b482-d650-8b6a-14d1-126cf2a4855c.png" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 402px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 350px;" width="350" /><br />
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I don't presume to advise anyone else on 'letting go', and especially not when
you are grieving a death. Yet, I hope, if you read these words, there may be
some comfort for you.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Some suggestions for
your journal or meditations. Be very gentle with yourself, choose
something that will only take you where you wish to go today. If you truly want
a deep exploration, or suspect you may be taken there anyway, set the scene so
you feel safe and supported. You will know what is right for you.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: purple; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Flow-write
about 'letting go'<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #505050; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Doodle, draw, or collage an image - use this as an
exploration of what you do not know yet about how you feel - sometimes
words are not needed.</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
</span><strong><i><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Midsummer
Magic Art Sale</span></i></strong><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<br />
</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If we are connected
on Facebook you may have already seen this - although you are the first to know
that I have decided to extend the time scale to 31st July.<br />
<br />
Any of the original wax art paintings on my website are yours for a 'Make me an
offer' price - anything you would like to suggest over £15 (plus postage and
packing to wherever you are in the world), will secure the painting you choose
to have in your home, or to purchase as a gift. Here are two examples:</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=f60583e775&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><img border="0" data-file-id="5646118" height="551" id="_x0000_i1027" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/9783cd78-7e69-44e0-bcfa-2414445a2d11.jpg" style="border: initial; display: inline; height: 552px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 500px;" width="500" /></span></a><br />
<br />
</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The painting above
is called 'Energy Number 2", and is 6" x 8" in an 8" x
10" mount. Most of the others are a little smaller, such as this one
below "Ocean Depths". Click on the paintings to see more, each will
take you to one of the two pages on the website.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<br />
<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=77598ce236&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><img border="0" data-file-id="5896606" height="664" id="_x0000_i1028" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/aa7c8ce8-559b-4fae-a16b-855dc5fd065a.jpeg" style="border: initial; display: inline; height: 663px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 500px;" width="500" /></span></a><br />
<br />
</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">There is a note at
the top of each of the pages, the individual paintings still display their full
prices. Simply reply to this message or email separately if you would like to
make an offer. As I look through these paintings, each feels like an dear
friend, and I realise that sending them out to new new homes is another
'letting go'.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<br />
<br />
</span><strong><i><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Dare
to Blossom Monthly Circles on Zoom - a choice of day and time</span></i></strong><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<br />
</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The drop-in circles
are held twice each month The next dates are Monday 27th June at 7.30 pm
(although you may not see this newsletter until that has passed by),
Saturday 9th July at 11.00 am and Monday 25th July at 7.30 pm (all UK times).
You can find the events on Facebook or LinkedIn, or simply reply to
this email and ask me for the Zoom link. It is a 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.<br />
<br />
Payment is by donation, depending on your circumstances. People offer from zero
to £50. I host the circles with no expectation, simply deep gratitude for your
presence. <br />
<br />
<br />
<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=e82f333dcb&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><img border="0" data-file-id="5824874" height="300" id="_x0000_i1029" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/8085b4d4-8fb5-4c8e-a6f8-f9d868bed5e5.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 300px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 400px;" width="400" /></span></a></span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
</span><em><b><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Future deep-dive programmes</span></b></em><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
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</span><strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Time for You</span></strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
<br />
People have asked for advance notice of what is coming next. At present I am
planning a four-week circle on the theme of 'Time for You' during August,
beginning on 1st and ending on 26th. For many people that time is busy with
families and holidays, and yet that may mean it is doubly important to find
a quiet, safe space, just for you? Just for an hour?<br />
<br />
For others, when friends and family are busy on holiday, it can feel a little
lonely. Maybe seeing this time as a gift, an opportunity to quietly
reflect would change that feeling for you?<br />
<br />
There will be a weekly Zoom call on Wednesdays at 11.00 am, and a private
Facebook group with very light content. For those of you who prefer not to
connect there, I can easily send you those prompts by email, so this could
be a good one to join for a gentle flow together over the four weeks.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
<br />
</span><strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Your Powerful Voice</span></strong><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
<br />
</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">The next six-week turn around the Compass Rose will begin on
5th September, and end on14th October. I am not sure yet whether the Zoom
gatherings will be on Wednesdays at 11.00 am or Thursdays at 2.30 pm (UK times)
- that will partly depend on who is interested and where in the world you are.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
<br />
</span><strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Neither of these are yet listed on the Workshops and Events
page of the website, but will be soon. Contact me by simply replying to this
email if you would like more details, or to book a place.</span></strong><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
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<br />
</span><strong><i><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Books in my reading pile</span></i></strong><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">The book that is completely entrancing me just now, as I knew
it would, it 'She is Here' the final part of the trilogy by Gina Martin. Those
of you who know me will know that I love Gina's writing, I find it so special
that I choose to read her books in small chunks - in spite of the fact they
could be described as 'page-turners', drawing you into the story. </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
<br />
<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=1fa382e2ae&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><img border="0" data-file-id="6315033" height="340" id="_x0000_i1030" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/3a4dc3d6-db79-4fb7-04fe-4ca38d0573f9.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 340px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 350px;" width="349" /></span></a><br />
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<br />
</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Another is the third edition of 'Moon Time; by Lucy H Pearce,
also from Womancraft Publishing. I am honoured to have contributed a small
piece to this edition.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
<br />
<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=2a58a5f4ef&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><img border="0" data-file-id="6315037" height="347" id="_x0000_i1031" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/ff653d1e-f57e-57b0-abe0-9f183f3c0d05.jpeg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 347px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 350px;" width="350" /></span></a><br />
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<br />
</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Finally, I have contributed to this book, compiled by Dan
Teck and Jodi Chapman. My copy is yet to arrive, so it is not yet physically in
my reading pile. It is available via Amazon wherever you are. If you
click on the photo, there are details of special gifts available up to 20th July.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
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<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=d265c47699&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><img border="0" data-file-id="6315153" height="350" id="_x0000_i1032" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/ba4c0df1-77b6-65ce-67c0-931e1d508045.png" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 350px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 350px;" width="350" /></span></a><br />
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</span><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">I send wishes for health and happiness for you and all
you love.<br />
<br />
Thank you for joining me here this month, any thoughts, feedback, or questions
are always welcome.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Mary</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02614356013325824790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751143942284175196.post-54140388372597760932022-05-26T09:03:00.001-07:002022-05-26T09:03:20.870-07:00June 2022 Ambushed by Grief<p><strong style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Reflections No 1:
Ambushed by grief</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><b><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Reflections No 2: Taking
stock</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Taster Circles and the
next Compass Rose programme: 'Weaving Shadow and Light'</span></strong></span></b><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
</span><strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Dare to Blossom
Monthly Circles on Zoom - a choice of day and time</span></strong><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<br />
</span><em><b><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Reflections No 1:
Ambushed by grief</span></b></em><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<br />
</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I had begun writing
a practical piece about taking stock as we come to the middle of 2022, and
then... this morning grief sprang up and slapped me - anyone who has
ever lost someone (or experienced any other grief, (here are many losses in our
lives), will know this feeling I am sure.<br />
<br />
Scrolling through my ‘memories’ on Facebook, as I enjoy doing each morning,
with all the photos of my walks and fun things I have shared on this day over
the years, there it is - a sweet photo of someone who died suddenly. And here
come the tears.<br />
<br />
The words above were the ones I chose to share with my community on Facebook,
some of whom know me very well, and others less so. I also wrote: "PS I
chose this painting as I don’t want</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">to share the photo, and the bright sparks of connection are
still there."</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<br />
<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=8fef1d5e9f&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><img border="0" data-file-id="6304909" height="350" id="_x0000_i1025" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/2ea970e2-8d95-56a3-27bd-f86aff0a9b60.jpeg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 349px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 500px;" width="500" /></span></a><br />
<br />
</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The photo that
'ambushed' me was taken in 2015, by the motorcycle dealers where my brother
bought a classic motorbike - I remember being surprised then as my brother
didn't take part in Facebook as far as I know, but presumably he had given them
permission. I had shared their post, and had forgotten - even though I imagine
it would have popped up last year too.<br />
<br />
I thought of sharing that photo here, and now I have decided not to do that,
maybe another time, maybe not.<br />
<br />
Anyway, somehow, today, it had an impact. Maybe we prepare, whether consciously
or not, for the anniversaries when we expect to be thinking of people no longer
with us - birthday, Christmas, the significant dates around a diagnosis maybe,
and then those connected with a death and a funeral. </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<br />
</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Life and death, and
grief, are all part of life. Today I was humbled by the messages of support I
received in reaction to my Facebook post. And - I know that grief is always
with me, for all the losses in my life.<br />
<br />
I am currently reading </span><em><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=f30fd01867&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen;">Lamentations of the Sea</span></a></span></em><em><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></em><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">by Dr BethAnne
Kapansky Wright (2nd Edition 2019, Golden Dragonfly Press), about the author's
grief at losing her brother suddenly, written at the time, so her words are
sometimes raw and very moving. The subtitle is "111 passages on grief,
love, loss, and letting go" - I have been dipping in and reading it slowly
and gradually. Some passages are prose, some poetry, some short, some longer.<br />
<br />
Here is a short piece, number 11, on page 19:</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The very thing that
ails you<br />
in this darkest of place<br />
is the very thing<br />
that will eventually see<br />
you through to the light<br />
<br />
Love is both wound and balm</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I am not feeling in
'the darkest of places' now, yet this chimes with my thoughts earlier, that we
only feel grief when we lose someone, or something, we love, or that is
important to us.<br />
<br />
In another piece, on page 26 entitled 'Heart', there are these words: </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<br />
</span><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">"Your heart is
doing what it is built to do: love, feel, break, heal.",<br />
and "Don't be afraid to let it do what it needs to do to release,
remember, repair, renew."</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<br />
</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">As I mentioned above
when I shared the piece I wrote on Facebook, there are so many losses in life,
and often we do not take time to grieve, to feel, to allow, and to move on.
Some losses are connected with change, a change that may be positive - changing
jobs or moving house perhaps - and yet there is sadness, and maybe grief, in
saying goodbye. A celebration as well as a letting go.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<br />
<br />
</span><em><b><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Reflections No 2:
Taking stock</span></b></em><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<br />
</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">And so, after that
'ambush', I have decided to leave the piece I had begun on 'Taking stock'
here for you too.<br />
<br />
The sixth month of the year is almost here. I am sure you, like me, often
reflect on the strange nature of time. Sometimes proceeding so slowly, at
others flying by. Sometimes feeling, for me at least, as if it loops around
itself, bringing memories of long ago that feel like they were yesterday.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<br />
</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">For me this time,
the middle of the year, of this year 2022, is a perfect time to pause, to take
stock. And then - to take action. I have literally have been taking stock, of
books, paintings, and the Dare to Blossom Rediscovery Cards. Those have not
exactly been 'flying off the shelves' in marketing-speak. Quite rightly, people
tend to take their time to consider whether, and when to buy - but even so
packs of the Original cards and the No 2 decks have been steadily wending their
way to people around the world.<br />
<br />
For me, it is good to be mindful of how we spend our money - and not
simply for financial reasons. I like to remember the saying people use for
decluttering: "Is this useful? Is this beautiful? Does this bring me
joy?" before I make the decision to buy anything new (or secondhand, in
the case of many of my books).</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<br />
<img border="0" data-file-id="6302809" height="504" id="_x0000_i1026" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/4e69609a-c1b5-93b6-d43f-99a43225419a.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 503px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 500px;" width="500" /><br />
<br />
</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Here are the cards
from a recent circle - such a wonderful selection of words and colours. Some
from the Original Deck, many from No 2 - I use them mixed together.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<br />
</span><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">For your own
reflections or meditation - today you may like simply to choose one or more of
the words to flow-write with and see where that takes you?</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #505050; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What is your first response to the word? </span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #505050; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">To the colour?</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #505050; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What else is there?</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #505050; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">And, what else?</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #505050; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What does a second card add to the first?</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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</span><strong><i><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Taster
Circles and the next Compass Rose programme: 'Weaving Shadow and Light'</span></i></strong><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<br />
</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The next Compass
Rose six-week programme begins on 20th June. Midsummer, or midwinter, always
feels the perfect time to follow this theme. I rewrite some of the material
every time, and in any case, if you have been before, you will know how
different and special each particular 'turn around the Compass Rose' is each
time. The people are different, you are different.<br />
<br />
<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=5ed715b1a9&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><img border="0" data-file-id="6302593" height="375" id="_x0000_i1027" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/9ef15dce-1046-149c-2ebc-21018811e14f.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 375px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 500px;" width="500" /></span></a><br />
<br />
I chose this favourite image to illustrate the programme this time. Is the
darkness inside the tree intriguing? Scary? A little of both? What is inside? A
staircase going down? Or up? A fairy grotto? A magical cottage with a warm
fire, a comfy sofa, a kettle already boiling ready to make a pot of tea? (These
could be some more writing or meditation prompts for you.)<br />
<br />
There are three taster circles scheduled, at times I hope will suit people in
different parts of the world - the final decision on when we will meet during
the programme will emerge as people experience the process n the tasters. I
will offer two times each week if that is best, although it is always good to
all meet together live on Zoom when we can. <a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=e4738ed3eb&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">Read more here....</span></a><br />
<br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Taster Circles</span></strong>:<br />
Thursday 9th June at 2.30 pm or 7.30 pm (UK times)<br />
Thursday 16th June at 2.30 pm - I may add another that day if there are any
requests. </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <br />
<br />
</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">You are welcome to
attend any or all of these, and there is no expectation that you will sign up
for the six weeks, it is always wonderful to have your company.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=1dbe75b3dd&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen;"> Contact me</span></a></span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> for the Zoom links,
and find out </span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=47a77c73be&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen;">more by following this link</span></a></span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">, or by clicking on
the photo above.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<br />
</span><strong><i><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Dare
to Blossom Monthly Circles on Zoom - a choice of day and time</span></i></strong><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<br />
</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The drop-in circles
are held twice each month The next dates are Saturday 11th June at 11.00 am and
Monday 27th June at 7.30 pm (UK times). You can find the events on Facebook or
LinkedIn, or simply reply to this email and ask me for the Zoom
link. It is a 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.<br />
<br />
Payment is by donation, depending on your circumstances. People offer from zero
to £30. I host the circles with no expectation, simply deep gratitude for your
presence. <br />
<br />
<br />
<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=8f08fd6267&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><img border="0" data-file-id="5824874" height="300" id="_x0000_i1028" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/8085b4d4-8fb5-4c8e-a6f8-f9d868bed5e5.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 300px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 400px;" width="400" /></span></a></span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
</span><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">I send wishes for health and happiness for you and all
you love.<br />
<br />
Thank you for joining me here this month, any thoughts, feedback, or questions
are always welcome.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Mary</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02614356013325824790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751143942284175196.post-27727485359598101062022-04-27T08:57:00.001-07:002022-04-27T08:57:13.662-07:00May 2022 - The Magic of May<p> <strong style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Reflections: The
Magic of May - a photo journey</span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><b><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Last chance to join the
next six week Compass Rose programme: 'The Key to Your Inner Guidance'</span></strong></span></b><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
</span><strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Dare to Blossom
Monthly Circles on Zoom - a choice of day and time</span></strong><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><em><b><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Reflections: The
Magic of May - a photo journey</span></b></em><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Springtime in
Cornwall, such a wonderful time. We have had a cool spring here, in contrast to
some areas in the southeast of the country. There have been primroses out for a
little while, the tiny blue spring squills are flowering on the cross-cropped
grass where the sheep and cattle graze on the cliffs, and the very first pink
of the sea thrift is just appearing.<br />
<br />
I was a little concerned and missing out on a 'bluebell walk', a tradition I
love to follow at least once each year. However, this week - in spite of
having a long 'to do list' (including writing these words for you), I consulted
the weather forecast and my diary and decided that my first priority on Monday
morning would be to drive to Respryn Bridge on the River Fowey. (I am so very
lucky - those of you with commitments to an employer as I used to have for many
years may be envious of my flexible schedule).</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<br />
</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">As I drove away from
the windswept north coast of Cornwall, I began to see the larger trees, many of
them in leaf, and a few bluebells in the hedgerows. Once I arrived, finding the
carpark quiet, I set off along the river bank. Rather than a 'reflection'
in words this time, I am simply sharing photos - taking you with me on the walk
up through the woods and then around the glorious gardens of Lanhydrock House
full of azaleas, rhododrendrons, camellias, magnolias.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<img data-file-id="6286181" height="337" id="_x0000_i1025" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/ee8479ea-0232-0ad1-40d1-72808aef27ef.jpeg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 337px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="451" /><br />
</span><em><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">View up-river from
Respryn Bridge</span></em><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<img data-file-id="6286169" height="337" id="_x0000_i1026" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/2cc1bf33-ca72-2114-ce98-c9850f65e20d.jpeg" style="border: initial; display: inline; height: 337px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="451" /><br />
</span><em><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ancient tree by the
River Fowey.</span></em><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<img data-file-id="6286185" height="337" id="_x0000_i1027" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/f37fed54-eba4-5ba7-f322-7fc5fe48f3e1.jpeg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 337px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="451" /><br />
</span><em><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">From the foot bridge
across the River Fowey</span></em><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<img data-file-id="6286189" height="337" id="_x0000_i1028" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/41fc93c7-b392-0ca3-e3c2-5659a14614f2.jpeg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 337px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="451" /><br />
</span><em><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Bluebells and beech
leaves</span></em><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><i><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><img data-file-id="6286193" height="337" id="_x0000_i1029" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/7da01938-2a1d-a718-aa69-5ee168cc4cc9.jpeg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 337px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="451" /><br />
<em><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Bluebells at the base of a
tree</span></em></span></i><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<img data-file-id="6286197" height="337" id="_x0000_i1030" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/a3b947f9-189e-ac10-4548-9a4b5356b2ba.jpeg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 337px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="451" /><br />
</span><em><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Bluebells all around</span></em><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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It was very peaceful, hardly a soul around, just birds of all sorts -
woodpeckers, pigeons, a jay, blackbirds and robins singing sweetly. Several
trains passed on the mainline between Cornwall and London that runs along the
valley here, yet peace soon returned.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><img data-file-id="6286201" height="337" id="_x0000_i1031" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/f084135e-6c2c-7954-7555-3ba437bd521e.jpeg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 337px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="451" /></span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
</span><em><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Wood anemones</span></em><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><img data-file-id="6286205" height="337" id="_x0000_i1032" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/3758ca82-50a9-857e-7806-ea4966b93fbc.jpeg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 337px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="451" /></span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
</span><em><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Mixed woodland trees</span></em><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Closer to the
gardens the flowering shrubs begin appearing.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><img data-file-id="6286209" height="337" id="_x0000_i1033" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/511a23b2-a798-e968-123b-a704dcc139a2.jpeg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 337px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="451" /></span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
</span><em><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">A towering
rhododrendon</span></em><i><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<img data-file-id="6286461" height="337" id="_x0000_i1034" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/43f69f0e-ec0a-71b9-64f3-ddbc2af84730.jpeg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 337px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="451" /><br />
<em><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Old fallen tree trunk</span></em></span></i><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">There are still many
fallen trees and huge branches from the recent storms, the photo above shows an
older one that has weathered.<br />
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<img data-file-id="6286465" height="337" id="_x0000_i1035" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/2c3b9e55-fd38-729b-0d10-9619c0b419e5.jpeg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 337px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="451" /></span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
</span><em><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">An unusual camellia
with pale pink stripes</span></em><i><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<img data-file-id="6286469" height="337" id="_x0000_i1036" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/31cad5be-b750-9f3d-3992-8b848361e043.jpeg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 337px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="451" /><br />
<em><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Bright pink rhododendron</span></em><br />
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<img data-file-id="6286473" height="337" id="_x0000_i1037" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/c5ae26e3-7625-e53f-8a55-87c80d328279.jpeg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 337px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="451" /><br />
<em><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Wisteria against the wall of
Lanhydrock House</span></em><br />
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<img data-file-id="6286477" height="337" id="_x0000_i1038" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/3a9c99ff-e64d-2f98-46b8-f958cacb1927.jpeg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 337px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="451" /><br />
<em><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">The formal beds</span></em><br />
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<img data-file-id="6286481" height="337" id="_x0000_i1039" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/2186026c-88f5-dbdd-aedd-7c0b2a7db0bb.jpeg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 337px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="451" /><br />
<em><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Fresh spring leaves on a
copper beech</span></em><br />
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<img data-file-id="6286485" height="337" id="_x0000_i1040" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/d35e99e9-093d-7e9e-60e3-1a6701d6dc13.jpeg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 337px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="451" /><br />
<em><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Ornamental cherry?</span></em><br />
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<img data-file-id="6286489" height="337" id="_x0000_i1041" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/51cf0b58-eeed-88d4-398c-6754fd43a1f1.jpeg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 337px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="451" /><br />
<em><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">The magnolia arch</span></em><br />
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<img data-file-id="6286493" height="337" id="_x0000_i1042" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/54962b4d-28b5-582d-e815-7759ff7e8608.jpeg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 337px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="451" /><br />
<em><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Star magnolia</span></em><br />
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<img data-file-id="6286497" height="337" id="_x0000_i1043" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/61a1a253-a11a-7390-83ff-465211c1f2c6.jpeg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 337px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="451" /><br />
<em><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Wild bluebells mixed in with
the garden shrubs</span></em><br />
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<img data-file-id="6286505" height="337" id="_x0000_i1044" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/7f437544-4b4c-42b2-5d02-ce80e371c790.jpeg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 337px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="451" /><br />
<em><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">An usual azalea, stunning
colour</span></em><br />
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<img data-file-id="6286509" height="337" id="_x0000_i1045" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/0a46f1da-b109-ffaa-2441-cd88b606f1e0.jpeg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 337px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="451" /><br />
<em><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">A wall enclosing a secret
garden?</span></em></span></i><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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Further along there are some metal gates that a locked, but you can peak
through them. It is not clear if we are inside or outside the walled garden at
this point - a magical paradox?<br />
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<img data-file-id="6286545" height="337" id="_x0000_i1046" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/beb18b2e-b3b0-ec2a-6599-017db9481469.jpeg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 337px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="451" /><br />
<em><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">The view through the locked
gates</span></em><i><br />
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<img data-file-id="6286513" height="337" id="_x0000_i1047" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/5b346a53-dbc2-ae5f-af2b-ca2249f51a25.jpeg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 337px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="451" /><br />
<em><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Inside the circular 'cottage
garden, this often features in my magic carpet rides</span></em><br />
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<img data-file-id="6286517" height="337" id="_x0000_i1048" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/3b593bfc-b677-1a88-4968-d4f9dd6fa2d8.jpeg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 337px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="451" /></i></span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
</span><em><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The sun dial beside
the bench in the last photo</span></em><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<img data-file-id="6286521" height="337" id="_x0000_i1049" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/6ebd528a-6dd3-98a7-9dfb-caf058246976.jpeg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 337px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="451" /><br />
<em><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">A type of fuchsia?</span></em><br />
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<img data-file-id="6286525" height="337" id="_x0000_i1050" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/2607ef92-366d-3556-1b2c-4ed7e9a25808.jpeg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 337px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="451" /><br />
<em><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Back through the bluebell
woods on the way home</span></em><br />
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<img data-file-id="6286529" height="337" id="_x0000_i1051" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/731847d3-2f69-93b0-6d20-f150dba558b8.jpeg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 337px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="451" /><br />
<em><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Connecting with an ancient oak
tree beside the River Fowey</span></em><br />
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<img data-file-id="6286537" height="600" id="_x0000_i1052" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/33335e5c-5c07-fb59-549a-e11083dda511.jpeg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 600px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="451" /><br />
<em><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Ancient oak tree</span></em><br />
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This photo is playing tricks and appearing upright when I edit, but sideways in
the email...<br />
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There I will leave you, having shared some of my wonderful spring walk with
you.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">For your own
reflections - perhaps simply choose one or two of the photos to flow-write with
and see where that takes you?</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><strong><i><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Last
chance to join the next six week Compass Rose programme: 'The Key to Your
Inner Guidance'</span></i></strong><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">There is already a
small group gathered for this new theme with the familiar flow around the
Compass Rose. Here are some words from someone who took part in a recent
programme:</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">"Mary’s work helps
us to weave deep connections - with ourselves, with others, and with the beauty
that surrounds us. It has a subtle yet strong power."</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><img data-file-id="6249029" height="350" id="_x0000_i1053" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/e33ef5bd-dea0-c372-0979-51f543bf1caf.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 350px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 350px;" width="350" /><br />
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We begin on Monday 2nd May, and I will be opening the private Facebook group on
Saturday or Sunday to invite people in to find their way around. Full details
are on the website <a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=44860f94ed&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">here </span></a> The Zoom
gatherings will be on Wednesdays at 11.00 am UK time, possibly with and
additional call at 7.30 pm on Thursdays, depending on where people are in the
world. There is a final taster session at 7.30 pm this Thursday, 28th April and
you are most welcome to join us - <a href="mailto:mary@daretoblossom.co.uk?subject=I%20would%20like%20to%20attend%20the%20taster%20session%20on%2028th%20April&body=Please%20send%20me%20the%20Zoom%20link%20for%20the%20taster%20session%20at%207.30%20pm%20on%2028th%20April." target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">email me for the details.</span></a> After
that date, you can still join the programme up to Wednesday 4th May, contact me
if you would like to know more or to book.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><strong><i><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Dare
to Blossom Monthly Circles on Zoom - a choice of day and time</span></i></strong><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The drop-in circles
are held twice each month The next dates are Saturday 14th May and Monday 23rd
May. You can find the events on Facebook or LinkedIn, or simply
reply to this email and ask me for the Zoom link. It is a 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.<br />
<br />
Payment is by donation, depending on your circumstances. People offer from zero
to £30. I host the circles with no expectation, simply deep gratitude for your
presence. <br />
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<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=47ed6a86f6&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><img border="0" data-file-id="5824874" height="300" id="_x0000_i1054" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/8085b4d4-8fb5-4c8e-a6f8-f9d868bed5e5.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 300px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 400px;" width="400" /></span></a></span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<p style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">If you are observant you may
notice there is no 'birthday giveaway' in this newsletter. I have decided to
discontinue this as no one has taken up the gifts offered so far. <br />
<br />
I send wishes for health and happiness for you and all you love.<br />
<br />
Thank you for joining me here this month, any thoughts, feedback, or questions
are always welcome.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Mary</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02614356013325824790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751143942284175196.post-47481002797693184682022-03-30T01:23:00.002-07:002022-03-30T01:23:50.753-07:00April 2022 Flow<p></p><h1><strong style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Reflections: Flow</span></strong></h1><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><b><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">'Turn the Key' focused
coaching session </span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">An invitation to the next
six week Compass Rose programme: 'The Key to Your Inner Guidance'</span></strong></span></b><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
</span><strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Dare to Blossom
Monthly Circles on Zoom - a choice of day and time</span></strong><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
</span><strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The birthday
giveaway, each month up to Novembe<i>r</i></span></strong><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><em><b><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Reflections: Flow</span></b></em><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Flow - how do you
experience this? Losing myself in creative flow is one of my favourite things.
Or in reading, walking in nature, listening to music</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">. </span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Maybe for you it is
in cooking, running, swimming?</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If you have ever
watched a small child absorbed in something you will have seen the very essence
of being in the flow - and you may have experienced their frustration at being
interrupted by an adult saying 'Time for bed...' The tyranny of time, the rule
of a clock, can sometimes feel like the enemy of flow for me.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">And yet, balance is
important too. In fact, I am noticing that right now - I have been sitting at
my desk working on putting together the various parts of this newsletter for
you for quite a while now. Really enjoying the process, thinking I have all the
time in the world - or rather, not thinking about time at all. Now I notice it
is thirty minutes later than the time I told myself I would stop for a break,
for a stretch, and a cup of tea.<br />
<br />
So, now I need to interrupt my own flow (despite my inner child wanting to stay
on, and keep writing...) and do those things.<br />
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<img data-file-id="6180437" height="375" id="_x0000_i1025" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/_compresseds/b5d7390f-5253-6180-0505-e4c5e8848c3b.jpg" style="border: initial; display: inline; height: 375px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 500px;" width="500" /></span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Now I am back,
refreshed.<br />
<br />
You may have seen this photo before, taken in one of my favourite places, the
walk beside the River Fowey from Respryn Bridge. I love the flow of the river,
and this beautiful old tree that seems to be dancing with her roots in the
water. The tree is both in the flow, and removed from it. A balance. Using the
water, and sustaining itself through the sunlight powering photosynthesis in
the leaves. The photo was taken in spring, and I hope to walk there again very
soon.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=7e938f201e&e=d191cdb6a5"><span style="color: #336699; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><img border="0" data-file-id="6265369" height="337" id="_x0000_i1026" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/ca41adb6-9685-6b5d-c0a6-e9b7dca39088.jpeg" style="border: initial; display: inline; height: 337px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 450px;" width="451" /></span></a><br />
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</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">This word, Flow, is
one of those chosen for the new Dare to Blossom No 2 Deck (if you don't have
yours yet, click on the photo to be taken to the webpage).<br />
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As you see, this was taken by the ocean, the place the rivers flow into (well,
most of them anyway), the place where the whole water cycle begins again. In
geological time even the rocks have a flow, even in some cases beginning as
molten lava, then being gradually worn away by the sea, the rain, the wind,
turning into sand. One day, millennia in the future, a short time in the scale
of the ages, to be turned into rock again by compaction, maybe altered by
volcanic action, perhaps raised up into mountains in a completely new
landscape.<br />
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Any consideration of the flow of time on this scale is humbling to me as a
human being with a limited time on this earth. It could lead me to feel
insignificant, powerless even. Yet, that is not so - we all have a power to affect
those around us, to begin ripples whose destination we will never know, but
which may have an impact on many others. I can choose to dance in the flow of
life, to respond with love as best I can to events around me.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=e57ec6d18f&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><img border="0" data-file-id="5919578" height="511" id="_x0000_i1027" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/6223fe1f-9f9d-44ec-aa4b-070d65ac679c.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 511px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 400px;" width="400" /></span></a><br />
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</span><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">For you: for your
journal, meditations, doodles -</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #505050; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What does 'Flow' mean for you?</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #505050; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">When are you most in the flow?</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #505050; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">How do you feel then?</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #505050; line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If you wish to spend more time in the flow, how can you make
that happen for yourself?</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
</span><strong><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">'Turn the Key'
focused coaching session</span></strong><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<br />
</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">In addition to the
six session 'The Key is You' coaching offer I mentioned last month (<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=735e2e1ab4&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">still available here)</span></a>, I
am often asked for something for a quick boost, a 'jump-start' maybe, for when
you are mostly on track, where you want to be, and yet just feel in need of a
little added focus.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">What if there
was a away to unlock what you need just now? That may be your creativity,
or insight. It could be ‘permission’ to rest, to let go. Or perhaps to
experience an ‘aha’ moment from your inner wisdom.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">I have been
supporting people through my coaching programmes since 2003 (and before that in
a different context). I know how valuable a series of conversations can be.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">I also know
that in these uncertain times it can feel too much, too big a decision, to
invest in a programme.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">So, this
offer, at a special rate is an opportunity for you to just take a key, and turn
it, with me as your companion and cheerleader. Simply turn it in the lock – and
see what happens. Often just this, a one-off session can be all you need to
release what is needed and take you forward<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=e344c90b66&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">.READ ON</span></a><br />
<br />
<a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=23738a29ae&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><img border="0" data-file-id="6249629" height="301" id="_x0000_i1028" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/39c2fd6f-0937-bb0f-e49f-006576920ec1.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; height: 300px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 300px;" width="301" /></span></a></span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Click the photo or
the link above to read more and contact me if you have any questions before you
book.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<br />
</span><strong><i><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">An
invitation to the next six week Compass Rose programme: 'The Key to Your
Inner Guidance'</span></i></strong><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<br />
</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">An opportunity for
you to explore the theme of the Keys in a six week flow around the Compass
Rose. There will be a taster circle at the end of April, on Wednesday 20th
April at 11.00 am, (and possibly another the following week) and the programme
will begin on Monday 2nd May.<br />
<br />
Details are still under development, contact me by replying to this email if
you would like to know more now. Or keep in touch with the webpage <a href="https://daretoblossom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22c0044777275b4e026532354&id=831909b656&e=d191cdb6a5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #336699;">here </span></a> I expect
I will send you a brief 'Special Bulletin' when everything is ready there.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<br />
</span><strong><i><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Dare
to Blossom Monthly Circles on Zoom - a choice of day and time</span></i></strong><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<br />
</span><span style="color: darkgreen; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The drop-in circles
are held twice each month The next dates are Saturday 9 April and Monday 25th
April. You can find the events on Facebook or LinkedIn, or simply
reply to this email and ask me for the Zoom link. It is a 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.<br />
<br />
Payment is by donation, depending on your circumstances. People offer from zero
to £30. I host the circles with no expectation, simply deep gratitude for your
presence. <br />
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birthday giveaway, each month up to November</span></i></strong><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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'birthday present' from me, celebrating these months leading up to my 70th
birthday in November.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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completely different to last month. A moonstone necklace - one I love but
rarely wear. I don't remember if the settings are sterling silver, I imagine
the chain is silver-plated, but I am not sure.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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weeks for you to respond if you would like to enter this month, up to 15<sup>th</sup> April.<br />
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Next month’s birthday giveaway will again be something quite different.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;">with love,<br />
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I send wishes for health and happiness for you and all you love.<br />
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Thank you for joining me here this month, any thoughts, feedback, or questions
are always welcome.</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="color: indigo; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Mary</span><span style="color: #505050; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p></p>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02614356013325824790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751143942284175196.post-87214254319876247462022-02-26T09:00:00.002-08:002022-02-26T09:00:15.208-08:00March 2022 - The Key is You<p> </p><h1 class="null" style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #202020; font-family: Arial; font-size: 40px; line-height: 40px; margin: 7.99716px 0px 3.99148px;"><span style="color: indigo;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">March 2022<br />Welcome to the Dare to Blossom Newsletter</span></span> </h1><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: indigo;">If you would like to join me for the Dare to Blossom Circle on Monday 28th February at 7.30 pm, scroll down to the piece on Monthly Circles to read more.</span></span><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><strong style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen;">Reflections: The Key is You<br />The Dare to Blossom Rediscovery Cards No 2 </span></strong><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: darkgreen; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"><strong>"The Key is You" Coaching Package - and a special offer for you</strong></span><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><strong style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen;">Dare to Blossom Monthly Circles on Zoom - a choice of day and time</span></strong><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><strong style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: darkgreen;"><em>Reflections: The Key is You</em></span></strong><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: darkgreen; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">As you can read below, "The Key is You" is the name of a new coaching package I am offering. Here, rather than talking about that, I wanted to reflect on the process of choosing this title and how that opened a treasure chest for me during a Magic Carpet Ride.</span><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: darkgreen; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">'Keys' have been arriving in my life for quite a while now. </span><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">So</span><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: darkgreen; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">meone contacted me out of the blue because she had found one of the jewellery boxes that I used to sell enamel work in, with my name on. She looked me up and discovered I now offer life coaching. It was an amazing moment when she told me that the box no longer contained a piece of jewellery - just a key.<br /><br />And then, last autumn I decided to gift myself something special for my 70th 'turn around the sun', my 70th year, that began after my 69th birthday on 3rd November. I opened a newsletter that I receive regularly from </span><a href="https://www.joannadane.com/" style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #336699; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen;">Jo Anna Dane</span></a><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: darkgreen; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"> - one I only occasionally open and read, much like you may do with this newsletter. I looked at the wonderful 'Bespoke' options she creates as unique pieces, and decided on a Bespoke Oracle. Jo Anna explained that they take time to create, and delivery would take several months. Anticipation was a big part of the enjoyment, as well as my own Dare to Blossom cards, I love exploring insights from other decks of all sorts. Knowing someone was creating an oracle deck just for me, one that no one else in the world would ever have - well that was so deliciously exciting.</span><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: darkgreen; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">While I was waiting, my January 'Goddess Guidance' piece arrived from </span><a href="https://www.amypalko.com/project/goddess-guidance/" style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #336699; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" target="_blank"><span style="color: darkgreen;">Amy Palko</span></a><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: darkgreen; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">, it was The Sphinx, and contained these words:</span><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: indigo; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">"The image that I've got is of a set of keys and a series of locked doors before you. Each door represents each day of your month, but they don't feel like an obstruction or a blockage, because in your hand you hold all that you need to granted you safe and open passage."</span><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: darkgreen; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">More keys.... And then, when my Bespoke Oracle package arrived in the middle of January, I made myself a cup of tea and opened the beautifully packed delivery. There was a cloth pouch, with a big key image on one side, and 'The Oracle of the Keys' on the other. There were two packs of cards in green tissue paper (arranged that way to make the parcel as thin as possible to go through the mail). Keys! My goodness - how interesting.<br /><br />I have been turning one card a day, there are 44, and with a few days at weekends I have missed, I have not yet read each card. Every one has a different key shape cut out and fixed to the bright green card. On the third day I drew 'The Key of Mary' - even more special. I am not ready to share more details or images just yet, maybe I never will, perhaps these cards truly are just for me - that will be as it will be as time passes.<br /><br />And all this led me to a Magic Carpet Ride of my own, where I was shown a beautiful golden treasure chest containing gifts for my 70th year. Each time I visit, I find all my family and friends, some still living and others in the place where they have left their human selves behind, all there to celebrate with me. Each time I find a golden key in my pocket that hums when I touch it. When I place the golden key in the lock in the golden chest, the lid lifts up by itself. The first time I could just see golden light. My mother was there, and she said "Your gift today is hugs, lots and lots of warm hugs." She hugged me and so did everyone else.<br /><br />The next time, my gift was Rest - deep peaceful sleep. And so it goes. I go there every so often in my personal meditation practice, and sometimes when working with the current group on the six week programme. <br /><br />During all these personal discoveries I realised that each of the parts of the Compass Rose that I work with in groups and in one to one coaching could be seen as a key. A key to unlocking our inner guidance system, connecting with the Compass Rose we each have within us. Our inner wisdom whose quiet whispers are sometimes drowned out in the hubbub of everyday life.<br /><br />I had some fun browsing online and bought a bag of little brass-coloured keys, each a different shape.</span><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><img data-file-id="6248025" height="247" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/e736ce03-dd60-4b31-c94d-28af413b1520.jpg" style="background-color: #fdfdfd; border: 0px; color: #505050; display: inline; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; height: 247px; line-height: 14px; margin: 0px; outline: none; text-align: justify; width: 350px;" width="350" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: darkgreen; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">I have been experimenting with finding backgrounds to photograph them on, I rather like this purple satin....</span><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><img data-file-id="6249617" height="200" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/5ce7bfc1-44bb-9d20-b58d-ac66d1918d31.jpg" style="background-color: #fdfdfd; border: 0px; color: #505050; display: inline; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; height: 200px; line-height: 14px; margin: 0px; outline: none; text-align: justify; width: 200px;" width="200" /><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"> </span><img data-file-id="6249621" height="200" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/aa82d382-2fb0-d834-a4bf-8bfb6c27d1db.jpg" style="background-color: #fdfdfd; border: 0px; color: #505050; display: inline; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; height: 200px; line-height: 14px; margin: 0px; outline: none; text-align: justify; width: 200px;" width="200" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><img data-file-id="6249625" height="200" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/0ed28f74-eb02-bc39-6e0d-729a8de695ce.jpg" style="background-color: #fdfdfd; border: 0px; color: #505050; display: inline; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; height: 200px; line-height: 14px; margin: 0px; outline: none; text-align: justify; width: 200px;" width="200" /><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"> </span><img data-file-id="6249629" height="200" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/39c2fd6f-0937-bb0f-e49f-006576920ec1.jpg" style="background-color: #fdfdfd; border: 0px; color: #505050; display: inline; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; height: 200px; line-height: 14px; margin: 0px; outline: none; text-align: justify; width: 200px;" width="200" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: darkgreen; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">I love how all these different threads, with the common theme of keys (although it could be anything), weave together to bring me a rich tapestry of insights and support. When I look back I notice how 'keys' have been a theme for much longer than just the last few years I have written about here.</span><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: indigo; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">For you: for your journal, meditations, doodles -</span><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"></span><ul style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"><li><span style="color: indigo;">Are there any threads or themes you notice appearing in your life?</span></li><li><span style="color: indigo;">If/when you find one, you may like to explore in flow-writing, or in a meditation, maybe a magic carpet ride.</span></li><li><span style="color: indigo;">Look back and see if the threads have been present for a while without you noticing, do any further insights appear for you?</span></li></ul><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><em style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="color: darkgreen;">The Dare to Blossom Rediscovery Cards No 2 </span></strong></em><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: darkgreen; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">Thank you so much to everyone who has already ordered the new cards, I would love to receive photos to include in a future newsletter if you you are happy to share.<br /><br />To order your own new deck, <a href="https://www.daretoblossom.co.uk/rediscovery/rediscovery-cards" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">click on this link</a>. You can also purchase the Original Deck at the same time with a saving on post and packing. You can choose to receive each deck in a separate gauze bag or in a larger one. I have begun to use both decks together as a big set of 100 words.</span><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><a href="https://www.daretoblossom.co.uk/rediscovery/rediscovery-cards" style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #336699; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" target="_blank"><img data-file-id="6230829" height="222" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/7fae88f9-3558-dd7e-ba6a-e18c30f8dc4b.jpg" style="border: 0px; display: inline; height: 222px; line-height: 14px; margin: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration-line: none; width: 350px;" width="350" /></a><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: darkgreen; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"> <br /><em><strong>"The Key is You" Coaching Package - and a special offer for you</strong></em><br /><br />If you are thinking about trying out coaching - here is a special offer, a 20% discount for the first four people to sign up to this new one to one programme. The six coaching sessions, of one hour or 30 minutes, will take you around the Compass Rose, to unlock your inner wisdom. Beginning in Peace, rotating north to Purpose, east to Passion, south to Power, west to Progress, and then coming home to yourself, in Return to Peace.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.daretoblossom.co.uk/rediscovery/rediscovery-coaching/268-the-key-is-you-coaching-package" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank"><img data-file-id="6249029" height="350" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/e33ef5bd-dea0-c372-0979-51f543bf1caf.jpg" style="border: 0px; display: inline; height: 350px; line-height: 14px; margin: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration-line: none; width: 350px;" width="350" /></a><br /><br />The full details are on the <a href="https://www.daretoblossom.co.uk/rediscovery/rediscovery-coaching/268-the-key-is-you-coaching-package" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">website here</a> If you have already experienced the way I work with you through the Compass Rose process and are ready to jump in, just buy through the PayPal link or contact me to arrange to pay by bank transfer or to 'pay as you go'. If you would like to connect with me in person for a chat on Zoom before deciding, simply <a href="https://www.daretoblossom.co.uk/contact" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">contact me</a> (click on the link or just reply to this email) to arrange a time to talk so we can get to know each other a little.</span><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><em style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="color: darkgreen;">Dare to Blossom Monthly Circles on Zoom - a choice of day and time</span></strong></em><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: darkgreen; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">The monthly circles are now offered on a Monday evening at 7.30 pm, as well as Saturday at 10.00 am (until April, when we will return to the 11.00 am timeslot). The next dates are Monday 28th February and Saturday 12 March. You can find the events on Facebook or LinkedIn, or simply reply to this email and ask me for the Zoom link. It is a 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.<br /><br />Payment is by donation, depending on your circumstances. People offer from zero to £30. I host the circles with no expectation, simply deep gratitude for your presence. <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://daretoblossom.co.uk/workshops-and-events/229-dare-to-blossom-monthly-circle-on-zoom" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank"><img data-file-id="5824874" height="300" src="https://mcusercontent.com/22c0044777275b4e026532354/images/8085b4d4-8fb5-4c8e-a6f8-f9d868bed5e5.jpg" style="border: 0px; display: inline; height: 300px; line-height: 14px; margin: 0px; outline: none; text-decoration-line: none; width: 400px;" width="400" /></a></span><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;" /><p style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: indigo;"><br />I send wishes for health and happiness for you and all you love.<br /><br />Thank you for joining me here this month, any thoughts, feedback, or questions are always welcome.</span></p><div style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; text-align: center;"> </div><div style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><span style="color: indigo;">Mary</span></div>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02614356013325824790noreply@blogger.com0