Heart Notes: Letting go

What are you letting go of this fall?
Do you find it easy to let go? Besides letting go of some of my winter clothes as I unpack them and my summer clothes as I get ready to pack them, I feel like I'm entering a new phase of my life and am ready to let go of some treasured possessions, ones that have been very close to my heart the past 8 years. I'll tell you a bit more about these later in this newsletter.

I've been hearing from Heart Notes readers and clients that they want to get started figuring out what makes their heart sing and how to move forward (see previous blog post Getting Started - 3 basic steps) but they find it difficult to find the down time to tune in. If this resonates, see my latest post Create a bit of quiet for some practical suggestions.

What am I letting go of? I wanted to tell you first
I'm ready to start letting go of some of my original healing mats, the ones that are featured in my first book One Loop at a Time, a story of rughooking, healing and creativity. Before I put them in my website shop, I wanted to offer them to my loyal readers of Heart Notes. The mats I am offering are Abundance, Dancing in the Wind, Dancing Wildly - With Joy, Joy Releasing and Curvy Lines. Contact me by replying to this email if you are interested in purchasing. I will be offering them to the general public at the end of October.

This decision came about after a discussion with comedian Martha Chaves, who I was interviewing for my second episode of Renegade Conversations. We were talking about stories that we've told over and over that we feel we are ready to leave behind. We're ready to talk about current issues and what makes our heart sing. Hers was she was done talking about why she came to Canada, how she got started as a comedian, etc. Mine is the initial story of how my reinvention from homeopath to artist began with breast cancer. I'm ready to move on from that experience. I want to talk about what makes my heart sing, my Wild Women art, helping others to find a renewed sense of purpose and joy, and building a community of renegade women supporting one another as we age, to continue to do meaningful work, to be seen, and to be able to choose how we rock our midlife and beyond. Offering my original healing mats for sale is one of the ways I am letting go and moving on.

Creativity in Midlife
On October 9 I'll be speaking with Dr. Jenn Salib Huber, aka The Menopause Nutritionist, on her Midlife Feast podcast. I hope you'll tune in wherever you get your podcasts!

Coming soon to YouTube!
October 16 is the launch of my webcast series (think podcast but with video) called Renegade Conversations. I've interviewed my first three guests and the release date is coming quickly! For more information and to find out who my first guest is, click here. Get ready for thought-provoking discussions that will make you question the norms and ignite your own renegade spirit. I'd be so pleased if you would subscribe to my YouTube channel so you don't miss an episode! And of course if you have any suggestions for potential Renegade guests, please drop me a line by replying to this email.

Check out my latest Artworks in progress below. I hope you like them!

Keep reading for Upcoming Classes and Events and more.

Upcoming Classes & Events

Booking now for winter/spring 2024
Spots available for speaking, workshop and team building facilitation and custom designs for your conference or organization (in person or virtual). (Limited spots available for fall 2023.)

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

October 9 on The Midlife Feast podcast I'll be speaking about Creativity in Midlife

October 10, 17 & 31, 11-2pm
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.

October 16
Renegade Conversations
October 16 is the launch of Renegade Conversations on my YouTube channel! Get ready for thought-provoking discussions with inspiring renegades that will make you question the norms and ignite your own renegade spirit.

November 7, 14, 21 & 28, 11-2pm
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. Packages of three sessions with me also available.