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When I woke up this morning, I went straight to the bookshelf to find a reading material apart from the Paulo Coelho books that I have borrowed from the library two weeks ago. I picked up this book from our slightly dusty collection on the shelf called Writing Begins with a Breath (Embodying Your Authentic Voice) by Laraine Herring.
I wasn’t surprised by how good it turned out to be. If you are someone who might be interested in exploring the different shades and aspects of your writing self (mind, body, spirit, & heart) you will like this book!
What I love about the book is that you don’t have to be professional writer to be able to understand the content and follow the exercises given at the end of each chapter. It’s very doable from a standpoint of someone who is looking for something to spark the imagination. Who knows? I might be able to write a short story and publish an ebook from this experimentation! (That’s my fantasy anyways…) 
The author also included different meditation techniques in the book (one on each chapter) to ease the readers into participating on the writing exercises. This section is helpful for me because I am still learning how to be comfortable navigating inside my own temple.
Among all the challenge questions that I read, this is the most significant to me:
If I were to metaphorically slice myself open, what will ooze out?
I’m looking forward to digging “in”.
xo
Thats an interesting way to look at it. Its truly amazing how looking at something from a different angle or point of view can inspire and motivate us.
I’m currently listening to an audio book by Brian Tracy
(Ultimate Goals) and what you wrote made me think about something he said.
Imagine “oozing” once a day and just writing 1 page. In a years time you”ll have written your masterpiece.
I have been doing a lot of reflecting. I’m so at peace doing what a love. Living the dream instead of dreaming of living…
I’m so happy for you! What have you been up to lately?
I’m finding out that it’s really doing what we love to do that enables us to fully express our being and share our presence. It’s a gift and a choice.
I’m also looking for a workbook that would allow me to expand my imagination even more. Do you have any suggestions?
Im currently a supervisor at a technology firm and been enjoying rapid growth the past 10 months.
My passion for work and building the businness has helped me to achieve alot of my goals this year and has fueled my fire even stronger.
Ive been able to travel home to spend quality time with loved ones.
I competed in a Fitness event and placed first for my category.
I’ve been singing more and now have studios inviting me to record.
I’m buying my first sports car in 1 month. It’s being built in Japan right now.
I’m reading the books I own and conciously applying principles I’m learning.
I’m creating an upward spiral of growth by choice. Control the mind and the body follows.
It doesn’t hurt that I have great mentors also.
I’m going for everything I want and I have what I need. Wisdom is doing. I love life.
I can send you an email copy of the book if you’d like. Take care
Wow! So much goodness in your life…I love it!
I’d also love to receive an email copy of the book that you are reading
My email address is ultimatelovingkind@gmail.com
Thanks so much!!!
Take care,
Denise
As far as workbooks, I’ve been writing my top 15 goals for the year every night before bed andwriting the 3 things i need to do the following day to get a step ahead.
Everyday I might write something different because go by memory and toss the old one.
I find that carries more power than if I was to make goals once a year or a month or a week.
Im more aware of what I want. I plan by writing it out and execute daily.
Thanks for this…especially the ‘getting ahead’ advice. I love it! I will start doing this for me too…
I’ve been trying to get organized and add a little structure to the way I do things. I want to be mindful about how I do what I do and I think this will really help.
Much love to you!
I need to look for it I guess…
It’s available on Amazon