You have already too many things going on, you don’t need another course.
Yes, but I want to write…
You can write without a course.
I get distracted and I procrastinate a lot, the course will give me focus.
You already know a lot about freewriting, you do it every day and you start everything you write with freewriting. You also know about writing as a meditation. You can do it on your own.
Oh, but the chances are I won’t. Besides, I love having some support and some financial commitment to motivate me.
You are too busy already, how are you going to fit it all in?
I will have a baby in three months, I will get even busier then. I want to try and fit in as much as I can before then.
I will create a lot of great work and if I can sell just one of the piences I end up writing as a freelance article – that will cover the cost of the course.
What if you don’t sell anything?
I won’t know unless I try. And if I don’t join the course I probably won’t write anything and if I don’t write anything then I’ll have nothing to sell.To that the voice in my head said nothing (please tell me I’m not the only one having conversations with voices in my head).
A few times I’ve been lured by the promise of getting ready answers and saving time and I’ve joined the step-by-step kind… and I get so bored that I drop out on Week 1. The answers might be there, but they are not my answers. On the other hand, the intuitive courses are the ones that draw me in, get me excited and the ones that I actually finish and get the most out of.
Today I received the first week’s journey map for the Invincible Summer course. Just as I expected from the course description, Jess’s course is very far on the right side of the scale. The course material spoke to me, made me teary a few times (which is not hard, by the way, it has been an emotional pregnancy) and the first (optional!) project terrified me. I am to create an aesthetic statement and it has to be all about me? I struggle to talk about me and when I get tagged on one of those “Tell us 10 things about yourself” games, I cheat. But, of course, where we are most blocked is usually where we most need to go. (Jess, how did you know that was where I needed to go?)
I’m grateful that I didn’t let myself be swayed by the voice in my head and I joined the Invincible Summer. I’m also grateful that I have a free afternoon to dive straight in.
What are you grateful for this week?
Disclosure: The links to the Invincible Summer in this post are affiliate links. If you’d like to join me, registration will still be open for the next few days.
Hi, I'm Tat. I believe that through motherhood we're given another chance to find ourselves, grow and shine. I have three beautiful children and I learn a lot from them every day. This year I'm searching for ease in everything I do.
Course sounds amazing, and so nourishing too! I have those internal battles too. Most often my heart wins! A good thing xx
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Loved this post and wish I had more time and was less tired so I could join such things. I’ll have to keep living vicariously through you and what you learn and share for now.
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I would love to do something like that. To have something else to focus on. I too have internal struggles/conversations with myself. I think I would find your first assignment really hard!
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Gorgeousness! I love the way you know yourself and your preferences, that you have chosen a program that really speaks to you, and that you are carving out the time to sink into it.
I read this and all I see is honouring and self care.
The e-course looks fantastic too.
More power to your pen… or fingertips!
xxx
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It’s incredible how our intiuitive selves always have something clearer and more heartfelt to say – even when the voice is often so subtle. For me writing is about exploring myself. Learning to write better or more creatively, more succinctly etc, is for me about being able to express yourself in ways that make you feel good – that aha moment – when you add the last full stop. Good luck with it?
Tat, that question mark at the end was a little luv heart – i don’t know what happened to the formatting. But there is no question
Sounds like an awesome course.
I am guilty of procrastinating and NOT getting that writing done I want to do…
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What a great course! I need to do a writing course. Maybe that’ll be the next thing after Nutrition.
But yes, so true. We can keep making excuses for ourselves and not seize wonderful opportunities like this. But where would that get us?
Can’t wait to hear how the course goes!
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Hello Tat, hope that you enjoy the course, a little something just for you before the new baby comes along. Enjoy it and hope you get a lot out of it.
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Hi Tat, Good on you for doing something for yourself. I’ve often thought of taking a writing course, in particular childrens writing, but I’m still looking for something that doesn’t cost the earth.
Good luck with your course, I hope you get what you want out of it.
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Beautiful words. I know you will be successful, your writing has such passion and heart. I dearly hope you enjoy the course.
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It sounds great Tat! So glad you’re not letting anything stand in your way – even pregnancy! I’m looking forward to hearing more about this course.
Sounds like a very interesting and enriching course. Enjoy.
Nat – Muddy Farmwife recently posted..Chicken Infused Pork
sounds fabulous and definitely worth taking the time and money for you while you can now!
Deb @ Home life simplified recently posted..Simplify your life {Week 30: habits and motivation}
I have those conversations too…and I have the same problem with ‘linear’ courses. In a world of intuitive, unique individuals, I love a course that acknowledges that fact! x
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I love the way you write this! Jess is so inspiring, enjoy the course x
I love the way you captured the essence of an inner conversation that I’m certain reflects those we have all experienced at some time AND that you keep honing your intuitive voice.
kirri recently posted..Being an inspired Mamma
I have these conversations with the voices in my head too. Usually about chocolate rather than something this meaningful. I’m glad you’re doing the course – enjoy!
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Absolutely love it!! Linear vs multi-dimensional courses – thanks so much for getting me into thinking, designing a course at the moment, want to make sure my custmers get the most out of it…
All the best with your writing journey.
Sending you all my love
Yiye
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