by jlouden | Apr 3, 2019 | Blog, Creativity, Self-Care & Comfort
When you read this, I’ll be halfway through a seven-day writer’s retreat in a cabin off the grid, up high in the Colorado Rockies. I wanted to share my prep and my fears about going on a creative writing retreat because while I lead super fantastic in-person and...
by jlouden | Jul 30, 2015 | Creativity, Self-Care & Comfort
The sweet, salty sea air hit the back of my neck as the ferry shuddered out of Eagle Harbor. I took a sip of tea and two thoughts came to me: This was my last ferry ride to the airport before we move to Colorado… …and the second thought never arrived. I...
by jlouden | May 20, 2015 | Creativity, Self-Care & Comfort
Sitting in a circle of women, all heading out together into the unknown, is so crazy good, it makes me wonder why don’t we all do this? How different would the world be if we all had safe places to tell our stories and stretch into our chosen craft? Hmmm…....
by jlouden | Apr 22, 2015 | Creativity, Self-Care & Comfort
I’m fascinated by the natural cycle of expansion and contraction that happen as you grow spiritually and creatively. You venture on a writing retreat, or you disappear into your creative cave, or you hike for miles into the wilderness – and you are changed....
by jlouden | Aug 13, 2013 | Favorites
You would think with getting married this weekend (August 17th – gulp!) I would have no time for reading. Nope. Reading is how I deal with stress and stress has been in abundance – wedding planning yes but my mom is being lost to Alzheimer’s, Lilly...
