by jlouden | Aug 3, 2014 | Blog, Uncategorized
I write this from the Mabel Dodge Luhan House in Taos where I am drenched in rain, thunder and wonder. Today some of the women went to Pat Woodall’s gallery and painted. Pat kept telling everybody to “step back” so they could see what they were...
by jlouden | Jul 20, 2014 | Creativity, Self-Care & Comfort
There is one thing that held me back for more than 20 years in creating the business I wanted. One thing I consistently did that meant I had less impact, served fewer people, and made less money. I feel a hot blush of shame writing this so taking a deep breath…...
by jlouden | Jul 17, 2014 | Creativity, Self-Care & Comfort
Marianne Elliott is my friend. I am proud to call her that. She’s a wonderful writer, passionate human rights advocate, and fab yoga teacher who I’ve invited to my Taos writing retreat three times. Our mutual friend Brené Brown called her “One of the best...
by jlouden | Jul 13, 2014 | Creativity, Self-Care & Comfort
My writing altar I’m writing. A lot. Maybe a book. For sure a way home to myself. I’m headed out next week to Taos to teach our annual writer’s retreat. (Next year’s dates will be the same). I thought it might be helpful to share my writing...
by jlouden | Jun 18, 2014 | Creativity, Self-Care & Comfort
I found an old email file this last weekend. Okay, truth: I found several. I’m not saying how many. These were email files filled with advice and instructions from coaches and consultants I hired in the past. As I read some of these emails, I blushed. There were...