creating ritual

Dear Tender Hearts,

Life can pass by quickly.  We try to savor each moment but we get wrapped up in our to do list and running from here to there.  It doesn't have to be that way.  There are small things we can do to savor the days and allow ourselves space to see what a beautiful life we are creating.  

Ritual is a big part of my life and it extends beyond holidays and into the every day moments of my life.   I prepare my cup of tea in the morning with intention.  Waking early to light the kettle.  Sitting down with my mug steaming, the world still dark and I begin.  It is a moment to breathe in deep and set an intention for the day ahead.  I pull out my Alchemy Deck and choose a card.  The one I choose usually becomes my guiding word for the day.  I savor this quiet time.  

Before bed I slow down again.  Taking time to reflect on the day that has passed.  I write down one moment for my Happiness Jar and say a blessing for what has been.  It doesn't take long to do this, less then five minutes, yet I feel a lightness in my heart as I close out the day.  

These practices are a part of my daily living, yet they are a practice.  There are days when I do not get to them.  When life has swept me up in a whirlwind and my head hits the pillow before I write my moment.  That is ok.  Life takes us where we need to go.  In these moments I do not beat myself up, I just know there is always tomorrow to begin again.  

I invite you to join me in Unfurling where we will dig into these practices and many others.  You will have the opportunity to try something on for size and see if it fits for you.  You will be encouraged to slow down, take a breathe, and unfurl into the beautiful life you are creating.  Yes YOU are creating a beautiful, deep, loving life.  Take the time to savor what all your hard work has created.  

Class starts March 1st and if you sign up today you can receive 50% off as a Valentines Gift from me to you.  That means the class is just $39.  Just use the promo code LOVE when checking out.  Hope to see you there.  

Love,
Jennifer

unfurling

YOU are writing the stories of your life every single day.  These storeis unfold in your common moments.  When you wake up in the darkness, make a single cup of tea, and begin your day.  They unfold as you travel throughout what you feel is an ordinary moment but have the possibility to turn extraordinary.  You never know when a moment or a person will change your life forever.  

You tuck your stories into your pockets. Keeping moments like love, adventure, and travel, as well as heartbreak, sadness, and loss.  As you go about your day your stories revisit you and you are reminded of a person you met or are transported back to a specific time. Something triggers your memories and instantly you are there.  

These stories are yours and yours alone.  No one else has taken your journey.  No one else sees the world the way you do.  These stories need to be celebrated, acknowledged, and sometimes let go off.  

You have stories of bravery and courage that are filled with inspiration.  You need to acknowledge that you are the star in those stories.  YOU are the one who made them happen.  

You also have stories that play on repeat in your head, dragging you through the mud when you don't deserve to be.  These stories need to be let go of.  

I invite you to unearth these stories.  To gain trust in what spills out, celebrate the glorious moments, and let go of what no longer serves you.  The page is there to catch your moments.  Allow it the opportunity to hold your words safely.  

I invite you to gather around my virtual table and join me for four weeks of unfurling.  Writing and photography are the two tools that help me bravely step into my life.  The page catch's my words and the images capture exactly where I am in the moment.  

I want to sit along side you and guide you in using these two tools to unfurl into YOUR beautiful life.    

Join me for four weeks as we explore the different ways our stories emerge through writing and photography.  We will do this by diving into:

• setting intentions
• creating alters
• digging into the beauty of ceremony
• meditation

week one :: intentions
We will explore setting intentions, learn how to clear the path, and acknowledge your every day stories and the stories you most need to tell.

week two :: speaking to ourselves
We will hold gently the stories we tell ourselves and how we speak to ourselves.  We will learn to show up with love and compassion even in the midst of the most difficult stories. 

week three :: letting go
There are stories that we avoid telling, bury deep, and do not want anyone to know about.  But these are your stories and they need to be told even if no one else hears them but you.  Gently we will let go of these stories as we tell them one word at a time.

week four :: dreaming with ease and grace
t is time for some deep celebration and we will do that by acknowledging how far you have come and dreaming up where you may want to go next.  

How does this work?
All lessons will be posted on a private blog.  You will have full access to this content for four months after class ends.  Therefore you will not have to feel rushed to get through it when life creeps in.  You can go at your own pace and slow down when something really resonates with you.  

What will you receive: 

• A weekly video digging into that weeks lesson
• Three post a weeks filled with writing prompts and different exercises to help you unearth your words
• Stories and inspiration to open you up and get the pen moving on the page
• An open email box where you can communicate with me any time.  I am here to support you through this process. 

What do you need:

• Access to the internet so you can enjoy the weekly lessons on the private blog.
• Your favorite writing tools be it a pen and a notebook or your computer.  Whatever works for you.  
• A camera.  Nothing fancy needed - your phone will do just fine.  

You do not need to be a writer, creative, or a photographer to be in this class.  I will be taking you through with many different ways to approach each exercise.   This class is about opening up and unfurling into the great unknown.  For it is there that your true self is waiting for you. 

Questions:  Drop me a note at jbelthoff@gmail.com with any questions you have.