by jlouden | Sep 19, 2017 | Blog, Creativity, Self-Care & Comfort
The other day when I was out for a run, I looked up at Longs Peak, the big mountain that looms over my town, and I got to thinking about the peak I’ve been climbing for five years — writing my newest book. It’s been a long hard climb with a lot of detours. By...
by jlouden | Aug 8, 2017 | Blog, Creativity, Self-Care & Comfort, Video
I just back from leading a writing retreat in Taos, which filled up my heart and soul in a thousand ways, and made me so proud of myself. I have learned to do this work! About half the women who attend my retreats come back again and again and several reflected to me...
by jlouden | Aug 2, 2017 | Blog, Creativity, Self-Care & Comfort, Video
When was the last time you discovered something about yourself that you didn’t like? For me that would have been Tuesday in morning meditation… And most of the last three years. Because that’s how long I’ve spent working on my new book which is...
by jlouden | Jul 25, 2017 | Blog, Creativity, Self-Care & Comfort, Video
With this short and grateful love letter to what writing has made me do and what it’s made possible for me, I offer you a way to claim and celebrate what writing has made you do, and might “make” you do in the future. I loved making my list. Now...
by jlouden | Jul 18, 2017 | Blog, Creativity, Self-Care & Comfort, Video
In today’s video I invite you to do a powerful short exercise – IN WRITING! – that might reveal some fresh insights and simple steps to take you toward an emerging or well loved desire. You’ll need writing materials, a few minutes, and your...