A new blog post and journaling prompt about connecting with our inner wise self. New speaker series coming up, artwork in progress, the catalog for Stories Made Loop by Loop is online and more!
We used this journaling
prompt in our Creating Space live session last week. It was a prompt I heard on the recent Go to the Page Speaker Series, sponsored by the IAJW. The prompt we used was 'Hello old friend...
or Hello Wise Woman...'. Our theme for the session of Creating Space was cultivating our inner listening. We all have the answers we need within - if we listen to our inner wisdom.
This prompt was the beginning of honouring that wisdom, by speaking with our inner voice as the old friend or voice
of wisdom that it is. In response to this prompt, I have a new blog post Hello Wise Woman. I hope you will check it out and perhaps write your wise inner friend a note. And, if you were inspired by the Go to the Page Speaker Series, consider joining the International Association for Journal Writing. It's a wonderful community.
I want to extend a very warm welcome to the many new subscribers that downloaded my Creativity Workbook Sampler and hopped on board this Heart Notes. I'm so happy you are here.
IGNITE Your Story Telling Super Powers - July 17 to 21 Many of you told me how much you appreciated the online speaking event Go To The Page about journaling in times of change and transition that I spoke at last month. This month I'm very pleased to be part
of another FREE event, IGNITE. This event is about telling your story - whether it is to gain clients, promote your business, or leave your legacy. I'll be speaking during the event and also participating in a live chat with the other speakers and participants. My talk is called The Healing Power of Story. I hope if you are interested in telling your story that you'll join me. Register today.
Stay well and keep looking for those moments of joy. Thanks for reading and connecting. It means the world to me.
Warmly,
Meryl Cook Engagement by Design artist,author, speaker and facilitator. "Colour, texture, joy and self compassion" are the core principles of my business and life. I inspire individuals and groups to connect with their joy and sense of purpose.
Booking now for fall & winter 2023/2024 Spots available for speaking, workshop and team building facilitation and custom designs for your conference or organization (in person or virtual).
July 12, 2023 - December 2024 Stories are Made Loop by Loop, a
travelling exhibit, curated by Susan Feller. Artists in this exhibit are Domenica Zara Queen, West Virginia, Cheryl Bollenbach, Tennessee, Terri Todd, Virginia, Karen Miller, Ontario, Canada, Meryl Cook, Nova Scotia, Canada, Mary Tayliegh Lopez, British Columbia, Canada and Elizabeth Miller,
Maine. This exhibit will be at the following locations: July 12 - October 7, 2023 - Virginia Quilt Museum March to June 2024 - Juliet Art
Museum at Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences July 5 - September 11, 2024 - The Dairy Barn Art Center September - December, 2024 - Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center
July 11, 11am to 5 pm, 18 & 25, 11am to 2pm ART1274 Hollis Gallery I'll be doing my Artist on Duty shifts during
these times. Feel free to drop by to say hello if you are in the area.
February 8-18, 2024 Save the date! In the Studio Online will be offering another of its popular series, online Workshop Week. We have lots of great ideas for teachers and classes. Stay tuned!
Work one to one with me Are you feeling burnt out and needing to reconnect with joy and a sense of purpose? I help you find your joy and reach in and touch your creative soul. Book your One to One Creativity Connection Sessions today.
Creating Space "I've been thinking about something you said a while back Meryl. It was about how making and creating were both a luxury and an absolute necessity for you. I'm realizing how important spending time with my fabrics and my art is to me." Marilyn
I'm having so much fun with a set of 4 new Wild Woman Hair - the Renegade series. The one in the top left is about embracing a wild new hair in a bun style.
I'm waiting to hear about a couple of grant proposals, getting prepared for some fall corporate work I have on the
books and ramping up for a very exciting new webcast project which I will be launching this fall. (Hint, think Renegade ...)
If you would like to own one of my fibre art creations, take a look at my gallery or contact me. Custom designs also available.
Some wet-felted elements for my new Wild Woman Hair - the Renegade Series.
