All my life, friends, family and acquaintances have said, “You are so creative!” I feel like I can’t take credit for my creativity. The creative process may look like a solitary act on the outside, but it isn’t. I often feel like a creative conduit where the ideas flow through me.
The best way to explain it is to share a story.
Each month, I host an interactive online journal class. Participants get an envelope in the mail with a few items tucked inside to use during our time together.
A new theme is explored where I work in one of the four elements, air, water, fire, or earth and I invite an animal ally to join us. The design of the envelope picks up on elements from the theme. Invariably these envelopes design themselves.
Sounds a bit crazy, right?
Read on as the story behind the latest workshop envelope may be evidence that the creative process is a co-creative act between the artist and something divine.
For my next journal workshop, it was time to work with the element of earth and I settled on the idea of the “soul garden.”
I sat down to work up the envelope design a couple of times, but I felt resistance and the pieces were not falling together. When this happens, I walk away and return another time.
One morning last week, I had it on my to do list to get this envelope finally designed. I didn’t feel any pressure and in fact, started my day connecting with a friend on Zoom. My spirits were high and my outlook hopeful. The sun was shining and a wonderful breeze blew into the room.
Sitting on the arm of my futon in my studio were two journals. The journal on the top, a simple drawing pad, was filled with mandalas that I drew each day for 21 days while doing an Ayurvedic cleanse last spring. Having renewed my commitment to getting healthy, I had pulled it out to reread the entries.
After I finished the chat with my friend, I looked over and noticed how the wind had blown the journal open. As I walked over to the journal, I couldn’t believe what I saw.
The title of the journal page read, “The Gentle Gardener.” It couldn’t have been more perfect! This was the very direction I needed for developing the design for this next workshop.
Excitement and energy coursed through my body as I read the notes in my journal taken from Collette Baron-Reid’s “The Enchanted Map” oracle deck.
“Be your own person. Be a conscious co-creator.”
I thanked spirit and my inner shaman for guiding me as I scanned the mandala and set out to design the envelope.
But wait, there’s more to this story of divine co-creating.
I selected some painted paper that I had made about seven years ago. The color and pattern reminded me of a beehive and would look great with the vintage bee illustration. As I dropped the scan into my envelope design, the words, “trust that our souls are embraced” filled my computer screen. I paused in awe, speechless.
Trust that our souls are embraced.
I looked around the page for more messages and I found, “claim the sacred” and “soul sparks.”
These little messages were hidden within this painted paper design from seven years ago and waiting for this moment. I call these incredible moments examples of divine synchronicity.
This is how this workshop series has been for me, filled with spirit, inspirations, synchronicities, and co-creation. This is the same for the participants who find the Soul Journey guided meditations relaxing, the oracle card readings meaningful, and the journal prompts playful and fun.
In these journal workshops, I create an experience that allows participants to listen to the wisdom of their soul, trust their intuition, and activate their creativity.
What makes these journal sessions so special are the people who attend from various locations around the world. We delight in hearing and seeing each other as we share the stories of our experiences.
“You have something really special here,” said Yvonne during the last workshop.
I would agree, it’s indeed very special.
Would you like to join me for the next workshop in June?
Vision Journal Workshop #5
June 2018
Online Class
After your register, you’ll have the option to select the date/time that is best for you.
SESSION 1: Friday, June 22, 2018
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., EST
SESSION 2: Saturday, June 23, 2018
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., EST
Can’t attend live? You’ll get a recording of the event.
There are only 20 spots!
This workshop fills up so quickly!
$35 (same low price for US and International orders)
It’s recommended that you register before June 10th so you get your envelope and goodies in time for the event. Register sooner if you live in a remote location or outside the US.
>> CLICK HERE to REGISTER <<
Missed a Workshop?
There is a limited supply of workshop envelopes available. When you order, the envelope will be mailed off to you and you’ll get instant access to the workshop recordings.
Journal Workshop #1
Topic: New Beginnings
Journal Workshop #2
Topic: Unexpected Blessings & Surprises
Element: Air
Unexpected blessings and surprises await you! When we open our hearts, slow down and listen, we notice the divine synchronicities around us. In this workshop, we are guided by bird spirit and given golden wings to help us to shift our perspective from being caught in the weeds to becoming the sacred observer.
Number of Envelopes: 10 (backordered will ship after June 4th)
Journal Workshop #3
Topic: Grit & Pearl
Element: Water
How to Draw Mandalas and the 100 Mandalas Challenge with Kathryn Costa 