What's Coming for July ☀️
Freedom to Be Who You Are
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My theme for July is Freedom and Independence.
Freedom to be Who You Are.
Having Agency in Your Life.
Changing Your Perspective.
Having Grace with Ourselves and Others.
July feels charged. Fueled by summer sun and the joy of gatherings, motorcycle rides, swimming, and travel.
Yet, not everyone has this joy, this sense of freedom all of time or in these ways. Freedom, independence, and agency mean something different to everyone. But we all should have access to it.
My wish this month is to offer joy, hope, a space to breathe, to offer a change in perspective, and ways to take flight that isn’t hindered by our bodies. A way for us to be independent and grow wings. I’m curious about how we can bring agency into our lives, no matter where we are or our circumstances and what that means to you. I hope to spark some insights and conversation.
There are multiple articles to look forward to. If you’re a subscriber, you’ll receive these in your email.
Articles are free with an audio option. This month, I’ve added a new page as I write my exploratory memoir-in-progress about losing my son to leukemia and how I came back to hope and a life of joy. Because of the vulnerable nature of this writing and opportunity for Outsider Witness feedback, this is for paid subscribers only.
💛 If you’re a parent who has lost a child and would like a three-month subscription, please DM me on Substack so I can send you a code. 💛
Here are my July article offerings:
💜 Loving Affirmations: How to Have Grace with Ourselves 🪻
💚 Loss of Independence: Honoring Agency and Being Compassionate 🪴
🧡 Flying in Your Dreams: Take Flight to Shift Perspective 🦅
For Paid Subscribers ($45 annual subscription):
💛 Letters to My Son: From Loss to Hope memoir: Nick’s Journey During his Initial Diagnosis 💝
In addition to my writing, you’re welcome to journal and journey with me locally in Albany, NY or virtually:
✒️Monthly Journal Program (Hybrid) at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library on July 9
💻🖊️Virtual Janine’s Journal Jam on September 25
🌕Monthly Dream Circles at Reflective Harmony on July 14
Program descriptions with links to register can all be found through my website.
🚢 Captain of Your Ship: Navigating Your Hopes, Dreams, and Desires, my in-person 6-part journal adventure begins in September and is limited to six people. I developed this training over a two-year period after receiving my certification in Narrative Therapy.
If you’d like to be on the waiting list to get first notifications and discounts, join here. It will be on a first come-first serve basis.
May you have the freedom and agency to live your authentic life.
What does independence mean to you?
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