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Week 6, by Kimberly Prendergast Here we go! Let me start with: all of this book speaks to me. Therefore, it is really hard to pick only one piece to focus on. I think I…
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Week 6, by Kimberly Prendergast Here we go! Let me start with: all of this book speaks to me. Therefore, it is really hard to pick only one piece to focus on. I think I…
It’s up to us (*From now on I’ll be referring here to my daughter as A*.) Regret is an emotion I try not to indulge. I can’t change the past, and I have learned from…
Week 4, by Tammi Scott Here we go! Truth, self-development, and authenticity were the thread or themes running through this week’s readings. And while ‘The Inner Experience of Truth’ seemed to resonate the most with…
Welcome to week 3, by Maria Rodgers O’Rourke (A quick note from Tracey: If you are having trouble keeping up with writing and reading and are reluctant to comment please don’t be! There’s no RIGHT…
Week 2, by Susan Schwartz (A note from Tracey. Before we dive in, I want to reiterate that anyone who has the time should feel free to comment on comments left by other clubbers on…
TW: Suicide Suicide Crisis Line: 800/273-8255 or Text TALK to 741741 September 5 – September 11, 2021 I know that talking about suicide is scary. It’s a difficult topic. No one wants to think that…
drinking from the river of light: the life of expression by Mark Nepo Post 1 Welcome to week 1. In case you missed it, here’s the link to watch the hello Zoom from last week….
Emerge session 1 was a hit! Faithe and I couldn’t be happier that the vision we had and what we hoped to share has turned into reality. We want to thank the participants of our…
We’re beginning soon! “This book focuses on how bearing witness to the truth of living reveals the mysteries of life.” –Mark Nepo How it works When: September – December, 2021. We take our time to…
Manuscript update My manuscript was returned from the copyeditor. Good news! The hard work Linda Joy Myers and I did paid off. The vast majority of fixes were around tense. Apparently, I had a hard…
Prepping for launch In preparation for my book’s launch next year, I’m assessing my relationship with social media. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and the like are important tools for any author wanting to maximize her exposure….
Friends, I’m excited to announce a new class offering! Emerge: Mindful Artistic Inspiration Bullet point details: What: Mindfulness by Faithe and Tracey Yokas Creates are teaming up to bring you mindful artistic inspiration called: EmergeWhen:…
Memorial Day brings a chance to say thank you to all the service personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Thank you to them and to their families, who have endured so much….
I’m thrilled to share the book cover reveal of my upcoming memoir, Bloodlines: A Memoir of Harm and Healing. The book was a labor of love by me and my family. I absolutely love this…
It’s time once again to inject mental health into our conversations: May is Mental Health Month! Mental Health America (MHA) is committed to promoting mental health as a critical part of overall wellness. Me too!…
Book Resources that Helped Me Healing: Our Path from Mental Illness to Mental Health, Dr. Insel The Gifts of Imperfection, Brené Brown How To Do The Work, Dr. Nicole LePera Daring Greatly, Brené Brown I…
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