Now, you might think it odd that someone who’s a published author and a creative writing instructor at CFU for seven years would take Beginning Creative Writing, but I am always seeking out new approaches and love the community aspect of writers workshops, so I signed up for Amanda Reavey’s workshop.
I had no expectations one way or another, but was pleasantly surprised!
Recently I was sitting at St. Mark’s with Sarah, a writer and friend from Lighthouse Writers Workshop, and she asked me, “What’s your genre?”
My answer was quick, “General fiction with speculative elements and mild erotica.”
The 12th Zodiac House in astrology has often been considered one of the most difficult houses because it rules the area of our earthly existence that lives in the Underworld.
You have a story to tell and probably at least one book in you. Memoir writing is a valuable tool for understanding the meaning of your life, processing your experiences, and learning all that can be learned from them. It’s a way of turning profound moments into art and giving others the chance to learn and be moved by your life story. Learn what a memoir is and how to focus the themes and time-frames of your life in order to write a memoir. Learn the difference between writing a summary and describing a scene and how you can mix the two. Through discussion, reviewing sample memoir pieces, and in-class writing exercises, novelist and writing teacher Evon Davis will get you telling the story of your life.
Click on this link to register or call Colorado Free University at 303-399-0093.
If there were one thing you could commit to in the coming year, starting today, August 6th, 2013, that you would feel good about regardless of the outcome, what would that be?
If you’re like me and have a difficult time choosing one thing, you could make a list, but either way, something will be at the top of the list.
I recently finished reading a book titled Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Joe Dispenza.
This subject is on my mind today because yesterday I began a seven-week commitment to doing chakra clearing and balancing, focusing on one chakra each week.
Having taught the Law of Attraction and creative writing workshops at Colorado Free University for almost seven years now, I’ve discovered an interesting connection between the two.
Yesterday I had Pluto opposite my Ascendant. I remember mentioning it to a friend one day when we were at Fluid. It was snowing. I mentioned that I had this major alignment coming up related to self-empowerment and I planned to get an A+. Well, the day came and went.
It was Hell. Maybe not surprising. Pluto is the ruler of the Underworld (aka Hell). Life felt so flat, dull, boring, and meaningless. I slept through most of it. Couldn’t motivate myself to do anything. Had no inspiration. Was full of insecurity, self-doubt, self-hatred.
I tried to read several different books, but they all felt meaningless. Even Tama Kieves’ book, This Time I Dance. I went for a walk in the park. That was the only part of the day that really felt good. My roommate made dinner in the evening. I called a couple of people to see how they were doing. Then I went to bed.
I now have first-hand experience of Pluto opposite the Ascendant. All the demons came to visit. It’s retrograde, so when it goes direct, it will pass my Ascendant again on November 17th. Same day as the full moon. I’ll need to prepare myself. The universe is testing me.
So this is what to expect when Pluto is opposite your natal Sun or Ascendant. I was looking for more information and found this:
“This transit challenges your self-image and sense of purpose. You may be in a funk or else itching to fight your way out of the hole you’re in — probably a little of both. Since the Sun rules the person in charge, you may be under considerable stress.”
I recently took a workshop at Colorado Free University called “Take Control of Your Life:
