Looking backwards, and forwards
In January, I set a goal to publish a book within eight months. The period that followed brought welcome introspection and meditation in support of producing, synthesizing, and refining the text. It has been a wonderful time for digger ever deeper, exploring my own edges for growth. Diving into the process of book creation, I used a schedule to add a potent urgency to the process of bringing my reflections to life.
Less than a year… a speedy timeline… or so I thought!
A week ago, I picked up an old journal from 2002, and laughed in disbelief as I read in my own hand an open-ended goal for writing this book. Flipping ahead a few years, I found reflections that arose from conversations in response to blogs I wrote – blogs that helped to shape and guide Joy’s Edge.
How beautiful to discover that a goal reached completion after a much longer period of creation than I had imagined! And, how wonderful to be reminded of just how essential others have been on my path, as they shared their insights, compassion, and light. I feel so grateful for the process, and for those who shared the journey with me!
How are you feeling as the year’s end approaches? Do you have projects that you are delving into or wrapping up? Do you feel inspired? Anxious? Joyful? Eager? Fearful? As the autumn sets in in earnest, it’s easy to get lost in ideas of accomplishments and the pressures of rapidly approaching deadlines. Having goals and plans is beautiful, as is growing into your highest expressions of You. At yet, how wonderful to simultaneously create time and spaciousness for gratitude, ease, and welcoming.
It is tremendously helpful to remember to breathe, and to see life as a conduit for love and joy, and as an expression of that which is most meaningful to you.
Updates on Joy’s Edge
I was thrilled to be able to share Joy’s Edge with teachers who provided valuable guidance over the years. I also dropped off a copy at our local Little Free Library at a neighbor’s tree, and sold one copy to our locally-owned bookstore, Northern Lights. And, I feel tremendously grateful towards everyone who has bought (or, contemplated buying) a copy online. As I’ve been considering next steps, many beautiful possibilities have come to mind. I recently recorded an audio meditation on the Mind-Body Connection. I expect that I’ll eventually list it for sale on my site, but for now, I’d love to share it with you as a free download. If you have feedback on this meditation (or, any of the others in Joy’s Edge), I would truly appreciate hearing your insights and reflections!
Saturday, I’ll be offering a free introductory yoga class and mindfulness talk as a part of Live Beyond Limit’s Grand Opening Celebration.
I am contemplating other avenues for growth as well, including online workshops. If there is something in particular that you think would be helpful, I would truly love to know what you would like to see.
About the book
Joy’s Edge is now available (signed or unsigned) from my website. As well, Joy’s Edge is available in paperback and Kindle versions on Amazon. In case you haven’t visited my Facebook page yet, you can find it at the Joy’s Edge Facebook Page. If you feel inspired to “like” my page on Facebook, I’d truly appreciate your support! Finally, if you haven’t had a chance yet to read my reflections on autumn (an excerpt from Joy’s Edge) on Meditate Like a Girl, I’d love to share that article with you.