Dear Friend,
Thank you for taking this journey with me during 2023.
A year ago, I imagined a way to reach people who were not able to join my live writing circles but were interested in what we do in that gathering space: explore our connections to the landscape arounds us–the changing seasons, trees and flowers, birds and animals, rocks, water and sky and explore the vastness of our inner landscapes a/k/a our souls.
We read poetry, we share what images and symbols and metaphors resonate with each other, we look at art for inspiration and we write together.
It sounds simple but somehow taking a short amount of time (an hour and fifteen minutes) transforms into a magical expanse of creativity.
What I think happens: taking a break from the busyness of daily life offers us time to connect with our imaginations and creative lives…which are always there, yearning for us to feed them.
I created Journey With The Seasons so that this writing practice could come to you each week. So that you could create your own ritual with these messages–time to reflect, to breathe, to write, to share.
Thank you for your trust in me. I learned a lot through this last twelve months and am excited to update next year’s format to serve you even better.
Now–time to bless the old year and welcome the new.
You’ll find a guided meditation for entering the New Year at the arrow above. Take some time today or on New Year’s Day to listen, activate your imagination and release what you experience through your words.
Writing Practice: Set aside 5-7 minutes for this practice. Write in a journal or open a ‘Journey with The Season’ document where you can return each Sunday.
Prompt: Listen to the meditation at the arrow at the top of the page. What images came up during this meditation? What did you see and feel in your peaceful place? Who are what are you expressin gratitude for? What did you release? What are your dreams and visions for the coming year—for yourself, for your loved ones, for the world?
I would love to read about your experiences. Feel free to comment below or email me at gabriellekm@gmail.com.
THANK YOU to everyone who responded to my real quick feedback form (3 questions!)…your responses are very helpful as I plan 2024. Today is the last chance to share your feedback!
As I reflect on this last year with Journey of the Seasons, I am especially grateful to my founding and paid subscribers whose financial support allowed me the time to create this publication and to offer it for free to anyone who would like it. (Free subscribers can always update their subscriptions here.)
I am emailing you a special thank you gift tomorrow. I really can’t thank you enough.
Wishing each one of us and everyone in the world, especially those whose lives are in danger and full of suffering, a year of peace.
With all of my love, Gabrielle Ariella