Find Creativity In Your Writing By Ditching Expectations

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The weekend’s writing retreat I led's been inten

The weekend’s writing retreat I led's been intense and epiphanies galore. What I’m about to share is almost holy, unbelievable. Greg, who’s in his late 60s, first came to work with me in March for a 2-hour Airbnb experience. He was so moved that he came to a full weekend Writing retreat in April. At that time he was thinking of retiring in 10 years. After the March retreat weekend, he talked about maybe retiring in five years. We then continued to work together, his writing unfolded, his life became opened up in new exciting ways. His plan became two years. And now Friday, he’s here for another retreat, he told me he’s been so inspired by all of the changes in his life that have gone on since he has started writing in this way, and he’s becoming so alive and open to himself, that he believes his life is worth living now, not later, and is going to retire in two months. It truly does blow me away to be able to have this kind of impact on people’s lives. I am not sharing this to brag, I am sharing this because it’s just mind-boggling how deep and how effective and how inspirational the work is, and the depth in which it helps people’s journey and transformation in their own lives. To see themselves at last. To express themselves at last. To hold hope and healing and new purpose…

poem by Janna Lopez such is on a sleeve of a morn

poem by Janna Lopez such is

on a sleeve of a morning sun  stillness summoned me
into question

your eyes have been
opened
to an image of
another day

a photo album
remember those?
cracked adhesive  pages enraptured by
a crinkled plastic sleeve?

such timeless protectors  no longer exist

you and me at river’s edge
you and me a heartbeat
you and me a glowing star
  such repositories
for flashbulb photos
are buried in boxes
tomb closets

yes, photo album happy
such is
a nostalgic catacomb

Do you have stress? Anxiety? Several I know are go

Do you have stress? Anxiety? Several I know are going through a rough time. There's confusion and grief. It's been proven that reading or writing poetry benefits mental health. It enables you to process and transmute difficult emotions. Whether you've ever written poetry or never, as an element of Self-Care, writing makes connecting to wellness easy, free, effective. Your mental health and well-being are worth an hour a week!
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I have access to a beautiful Sedona home in Novemb

I have access to a beautiful Sedona home in November, right next to the red rock mountains, endless trails, and of course the magic of a place that heals. I will lead an "Inspire Your Heart, Transform Your Life" retreat, which promises ultimate clarity, confidence, and Self-connection.
I'm thinking 3-4 nights, and will include stunning hiking, guided writing, delicious cooking & beautiful photography sessions.
Group would be limited to 10.
Would take place first week or two in November.
Investment would be $1,795 + lodging.
If you are at all remotely interested, please let me know ASAP.

GREAT NEWS! I applied to become Santa Fe's Poet La

GREAT NEWS! I applied to become Santa Fe's Poet Laureate. I was a top candidate. For the moment, there's an appointment "hold" because of a temporary logistical issue that's being resolved. Until the City of Santa Fe goes through the process of filling the Arts & Culture Director position, which includes overseeing the poet laureate program, they're holding off from making a permanent appointment.

However, they appreciated my community-wide poetry initiatives that I'd proposed, and didn't want to wait, so as Option C, I'm the official ambassador for the Poet Laureate program for at least the next 6 months, until the new department director is established, and can make the formal appointment.

I will be doing all the Poet Laureate activities as I'd proposed, which includes making poetry accessible, inspirational, and part of everyday life. This will entail working with Santa Fe's hotels and restaurants to make poetry more visible, visiting local community centers, and offering poetry sessions in schools, including New Mexico School for the Deaf. I also proposed offering a poetry workshop to police and fire responders--to explore writing and expression-- as a means for trauma release and mental health.

I love the city of Santa Fe, our community members, and our cultural connections. It will be an honor and service to elevate the need, opportunity, and potential for extending poetry access across places, spaces, and communities.

If you'd like me to host a poetry presentation or workshop, or want to cross-collaborate, please let me know.

Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience & Governm

Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience & Government Mule at Red Rocks. My first time here and it’s quite cool to hear the echo of voices off time ❤️🦋🎸

🎯 WHAT 1 WRITING GOAL WOULD YOU LIKE TO ACHIEVE

🎯 WHAT 1 WRITING GOAL WOULD YOU LIKE TO ACHIEVE IN 4 SESSIONS? 🦋 In Just 4 LIVE Sessions Go From Stuck To Clear!
🥺 Every writer I've ever worked with, including myself, stalls in the writing journey.
😬 If we could've gotten the writing project or book done by now, we would have. There complex reasons WHY we stall.
😩 Not many enjoy feelings of shame, frustration, failure, or inadequacy when it comes to stalled writing dreams. 🌈 In just 4 LIVE coached writing sessions (via Zoom), get clear from procrastination, understand what's really going on, and move forward, free from being stifled.
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🎊 1 Goal. 4 Hours. Done.
Tuesdays, starting 8/8. (6p PST/9p EST) (8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29)
Sessions will be recorded although to receive LIVE coaching support, attendance recommended.
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"Attending Janna's class was indeed a game changer. It was the catalyst I needed in order to 'get out of my own way' and start building a relationship with my writing. One of the cornerstones in her teaching is 'community'...as a result of her workshop, I have built connections and relationships with other writers that have evolved into lifelong friendships. These connections continue to provide ongoing inspiration and the 'spark' which encourages me to keep moving forward with my project." - Cheryl

See this crystal ball? Can you see your future? Do

See this crystal ball? Can you see your future? Do you want to see your future? Does your future include completing a goal or a dream of writing? How much longer will it be put on the back burner of your life? September 8-10 is my potentially last writing retreat I’m holding for the year. And in just 2 days everything about what you know related to expression, creativity, and ultimate freedom is waiting for you. Moneyback guarantee!! I promise you will be so grateful that you saw your future in your self right here and right now. Four spots available. Www.landofenchantmentwriting.com

Santa fe summer dreams dizzy in clouds, sky, surpr

Santa fe summer dreams dizzy in clouds, sky, surprise #fromsantafewithlove

Just hit a magic number of registrations for the f

Just hit a magic number of registrations for the free BookBaby Webinar I am leading tomorrow… the webinar is Get Past Pocrastination & Get Back To Writing. It’s at 12pm PST 3pm EST. It is truly exciting to know that this many people, literally, from all around the world, will participate on some level in a worthwhile conversation— how to be free with expression, how to find courage. Sharing new ways of connection, confidence, and clarity through writing is purposeful and humbling. 🤠❤️🎸🦋🎉
Get Past Procrastination & Get Back to Writing! Weds. 7/19 - 12p/3p
Register:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sq7DZkXrRgyLAWwRUJQH7A

When a Santa Fe Sunday night delivers vibes & surp

When a Santa Fe Sunday night delivers vibes & surprises with the girls… ❤️🎸🦋🤠

Santa Fe Friday night moments

Santa Fe Friday night moments

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