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Let Creativity be your Nurturing Mentor

January 18, 2021 By Mary E. Knippel Leave a Comment

DSC03114Driving home in my part of the world, the sky can have a delicious shade of pink with wisps of white fog billowing as if it were an ice cream sundae with streams of cherry juice running through a huge scoop of vanilla. I am forever grateful to be living where I do…even if we do experience some foggy days. I certainly prefer it to the heat other parts of the Bay Area endures. The soft blanket of fog nurtures creativity in all forms of life whether it be human or plant form.

In recognition of January as Mentoring and Creativity Month, let’s emphasize their tremendous influence on our lives. When you allow Nature to nurture, your creativity can help you tap into your unique gifts and begin to plan how you will create a new life for yourself. 

Can you go out and let the breezes blow the cobwebs out of your head? I hope so because it’s time to shake up your routine to make way for the next phase of that amazing life ahead of you.

The air may have a hint of a chill here…just enough that shorts and a sweatshirt are exactly the right combinations for a walk on the sandy shore. Up on the bluffs on the paved Coastal Trail, the breezes were blowing quite strong which made a leisurely walk a little difficult. I choose a short walk down from the parking lot and happily stayed put in my very comfortable collapsible camping chair.

Dreaming. Observing. Recharging. Renewing. Nurtured by Nature.

Taking the time to write down what it is you want so that you can start planning how you will achieve it. Perhaps making a collage to see how the puzzle pieces of your fantasy may become a reality. Whether you run a marathon, stroll in the neighborhood, swing on a swing,  scale the face of  Half Dome at Yosemite, or simply sit motionless absorbing the energy surrounding you…get out and let Nature Nurture YOU!

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[Friday Five-Minute Writing Prompt] I love myself…

January 15, 2021 By Mary E. Knippel Leave a Comment

I love myself…

Take out a fresh sheet of paper. Natalie Goldberg uses a “fast-writing” pen. I suggest using your favorite writing instrument and an unlined piece of colored paper for fun. I use a fountain pen with purple ink. Some folks opt to use a computer. Please remember that typing puts you in another part of your brain. I believe you have greater access to messages from your soul by putting pen to paper. However, if you are not physically able to write, then just open a new word document on your computer and go for it. The point is to keep your fingers moving for five minutes and not stop. I want you to experience how much writing can be accomplished in a short period.

If you get stuck, just repeat the writing prompt – I love myself... or any other phrase that is comfortable for you. Do not stop to edit, correct spelling, look up a better word, or rearrange a sentence. Do not question what comes up in the five minutes: this doesn’t make sense, where did that come from, or what a crazy notion. This is a timed writing exercise so be sure to set the timer on your watch, phone, microwave, computer, or kitchen stove. Whether you use an egg timer, a No. 2 pencil and a spiral notebook, your iPad, or even your iPhone, the theory is the same. Keep your hand and fingers moving and have fun taking dictation from your unconscious self. Make a list, hum a tune, write a poem, or create a short, short story. This is your time to explore and experiment.

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Dream a dream

January 14, 2021 By Mary E. Knippel Leave a Comment

I was hoping you could take a minute and dream with me a little bit here. Dream about how you want to design a brand new future for yourself in 2021!

January offers us all a new beginning and an opportunity to start over. That’s why so many of us (approximately 40%)  spend Dec. 31 writing resolutions. 

  • 34% of us set resolutions related to money
  • 38% of us set resolutions related to weight
  • 47% want to do something geared toward self-improvement or education
  • 31% of us set resolutions related to relationships

Are any of these topics on your list? What about your dream of being an author (actually writing your book) and finally getting it out of your head and out into the world!

Are you ready to do something about that dream of writing your book?

Human nature suggests that when we share our hopes and dreams out loud, we are much more likely to achieve our goals. And people who make resolutions are ten times more likely to attain their goals than those who don’t explicitly make resolutions.

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Little Mary photographed by E.A.Overland.

As a child, I didn’t see myself living beyond 100 miles of growing up. Today my dreams have taken me halfway around the world, writing, speaking, and living in joy!

One of my dreams was to be an author. 

I’m very, very excited to share that 2021 is the year of my very own book. Yes, The Secret Artist is finished! Stay tuned for more about that!

I certainly didn’t accomplish my dream of writing a book alone.

You don’t have to go it alone.

If this is your year to get your unique story in your unique voice out of your head and into the world? And you know you want help to do it. I have a resource. 

My complimentary Successful Author Strategy Call is where we talk about where you are, where you want to go, and what is holding you back. We’ll look at how knowing the five building blocks of a book can attract your ideal readers and grow your business. These sessions

Are you ready to make this your best year ever? If you are, claim your Succesful Author Strategy call here!

People pay $500 for these sessions. I’m offering now for free. People tell me they get clarity with things they have struggled with for years! I can only do a limited number of sessions, so don’t wait to grab your spot now!

 

 

 

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[Friday Five-Minute Writing Prompt] YES! my story matters…

January 8, 2021 By Mary E. Knippel Leave a Comment

YES! My story matters…

Take out a fresh sheet of paper. Natalie Goldberg uses a “fast-writing” pen. I suggest using your favorite writing instrument and an unlined piece of colored paper for fun. I use a fountain pen with purple ink. Some folks opt to use a computer. Please remember that typing puts you in another part of your brain. I believe you have greater access to messages from your soul with the pen to paper. However, if you are not physically able to write, then just open a new word document on your computer and go for it. The point is to keep your fingers moving for five minutes and not stop. I want you to experience how much writing can be accomplished in a short period.

If you get stuck, just repeat the writing prompt – YES! My story matters... or any other phrase that is comfortable for you. Do not stop to edit, correct spelling, look up a better word, or rearrange a sentence. Do not question what comes up in the five minutes: this doesn’t make sense, where did that come from, or what a crazy notion. This is a timed writing exercise so be sure to set the timer on your watch, phone, microwave, computer, or kitchen stove. Whether you use an egg timer, a No. 2 pencil and a spiral notebook, your iPad, or even your iPhone, the theory is the same. Keep your hand and fingers moving and have fun taking dictation from your unconscious self. Make a list, hum a tune, write a poem, or create a short, short story. This is your time to explore and experiment.

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[Friday Five-Minute Writing Prompt] Dear 2020…

January 1, 2021 By Mary E. Knippel Leave a Comment

Dear 2020,

Take out a fresh sheet of paper. Natalie Goldberg uses a “fast-writing” pen. I suggest using your favorite writing instrument and an unlined piece of colored paper for fun. I use a fountain pen with purple ink. Some folks opt to use a computer. Please remember that typing puts you in another part of your brain. I believe you have greater access to messages from your soul with the pen to paper. However, if you are not physically able to write, then just open a new word document on your computer and go for it. The point is to keep your fingers moving for five minutes and not stop. I want you to experience how much writing can be accomplished in a short period.

If you get stuck, just repeat the writing prompt – Dear 2020... or any other phrase that is comfortable for you. Do not stop to edit, correct spelling, look up a better word, or rearrange a sentence. Do not question what comes up in the five minutes: this doesn’t make sense, where did that come from, or what a crazy notion. This is a timed writing exercise so be sure to set the timer on your watch, phone, microwave, computer, or kitchen stove. Whether you use an egg timer, a No. 2 pencil and a spiral notebook, your iPad, or even your iPhone, the theory is the same. Keep your hand and fingers moving and have fun taking dictation from your unconscious self. Make a list, hum a tune, write a poem, or create a short, short story. This is your time to explore and experiment.

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