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Camee’s story is in the YouTube links below.
I typically dedicate this section of the newsletter to ways that Mother Earth teaches and nurtures me through “What’s in Season.” I live in the Pacific Northwest, so rain is definitely in season at the moment, but what’s on my mind is community. I wonder what’s in season for you, the extended Joy Collective. I know some of you are in Germany, some in Italy, some in Florida, Chicago, Canada, and south of the equator.
Community is always in season. I wonder how you all are inspired by the patterns and offerings of Mother Earth in your part of the planet. Won’t you hit reply and share? If you received this newsletter from a friend, join our community officially by signing up for it here. The two hours I spend writing this news-loveletter to you is one of my favorite times of the week.
And because this newsletter is truly focused on January’s offerings from Collier Connections, I’m telling you that the Joy Collective community is one of a kind. People from all over the world share laughter and tears as we learn and test our hypotheses, feeling our way forward. Four sisters study and practice together in one class. They tell me how meaningful and valuable it is to share companionship on this path. We have supported one another through crisis and cheered together with celebration.
Every session brings growth, integration, accountability, and inspiration as my offerings intertwine with receiving and evolve in co-creation. Each group has its own flavor. We are transforming individually and together.
Where does your most luscious learning in community take place? Is it time to join a group where honesty and feeling good are valued equally? How would you live if you knew that your practice of joy could change everything?
DISCOVERIES & FAVORITES
I have never written a newsletter focused on one topic before, and I’m enjoying the opportunity to now. The Core Alignment with Joy series is near and dear to my heart because its practical appeal draws people of all ages (current age span is 21-85) and walks of life.
Here’s what you get when you register for the Core Alignment with Joy Series here:
8 weeks of somatic practices with a little guided meditation, lively discussion, and homework offerings
A Zoom learning community no larger than 13 regular attendees
The possibility of “making up” a class if you miss one; there are 2-6 classes running the same week on that topic
Access to recordings from the class for one year (all classes recorded for this season’s participants only)
PDF’s of all the Core Joy practices.
A community of dear people with whom you might foster connections outside of class.
A 25% discount coupon code at check-out: HOLIDAY
THIS WEEK AT COLLIER CONNECTIONS…
YouTube
Here’s the link to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsooNhBleaDzKvcmPvCeNew
Here is this week’s YouTube episode, where I share the story of 2 wolves and the importance of feeding your practice of joy.
Hear firsthand from Joy Collective participants in video form:
a conversation with Lavinia on how it has affected her creative work as a photographer and a conversation with Camee on how the work has improved her relationships and helped her step away from fear and toward greater joy.
More testimonials:
“My clarity is becoming more pronounced daily, and my perspective has shifted from uncertainty and vulnerability to empowerment and strength. This shift is directly connected to taking the Core Alignment with Joy series and doing the practices daily.” —Andrea W.
"It simply never occurred to me that I had control over my thoughts. Isn't that crazy?! I learned that griping to myself and others about how I don't want to go to an event totally cuts me off from the positivity I might experience. Such thoughts actually make me feel physically anxious. I am now on my way to a third social function in a week that would have been something I'd have been anxious about. Priming the pump has really brought me a lot of peace and a feeling of control over my anxiety. I have story after story of how it's helped me." –-Sarah W.
A LITTLE PRACTICE GOES A LONG WAY
Feeling good. It’s so simple, but not always easy to make time for.
I invite you to go for a walk outside and focus your attention on feeling rather than thinking. As you observe nature around you — plants, animals, the sky, the Earth — what happens in your heart? Open yourself to the possibility of warmth there. Allow it to spread.
Thoughts may arise; allow them to pass without resisting. Refocus your attention with love on how you feel. Enjoy it. Savor it. Return to feeling over and over. How long can you practice this way? Find your very own baseline and celebrate that. Meet yourself with love.
Feel good about it.
MY WISH FOR YOU TODAY…
Today, I wish for you a regular practice of joy. Whether you choose to practice with Collier Connections or not, I wish that you find that part of you that knows, deeply knows, that joy is the answer, in partnership with compassion. In your practice of joy, I wish you flow, meaning, and play. And I wish you ease in finding it.
If you have a friend you know this newsletter is also meant for, feel free to share. My best wishes to them as well.
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