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In last weeks Dream Circle Coaching teleclass, the assignment for participants was to take a Gypsy Spirit Day, (found on page 117) and to place their adventure on the pages of their Milestone Passport (pg. 26). 

Because I am a big proponent of walking my talk, I decided to take one of my own! I was very much in need of a Gypsy Spirit Day to replenish my well, so I headed down to Grand Junction, about 1.5 hours from my backyard as the crow flies, but a world away in terms of climate. 

As I approached the city, I could see the tell tale sign of spring, the Globe Willows were beginning their transition to spring yellow/green.  It was as if they were shouting, "Spring is on the way, hang in there," and my heart skipped a beat as I drove into the blue sky day through the unique, moon-like mountain terrain.

I was truly in need, as I had received my first "luke-warm," review on Amazon and although I was prepared, it still had the momentary effect of deflating my BIG pink-booted bubble being called a "Jr. High guidance counselor fresh from college…" 

Several of us artist/authors have a pact about expecting our first negative review and sending love, encouragement and support following the inevitable. In the end the reviewer gave me 4-stars and a pretty decent review, and I was able to take it with a grain of salt, after reading several reviews she had given to some of my favorite artists and peers on her book review site! GEEZ! Hey, I know not everyone is going to like my book or "get it," but really, I don't know that you have to hit below the belt!


So, I did what I tell my clients to do…pout as long as you need, have a tantrum, cry if you must, and then call a someone who loves you and will give you a good swift reality kick in the butt…pick yourself up, dust yourself off and keep walking toward your dream. Hmmmm…I guess she's right, I do sound like a guidance counselor! How 'bout that. Personally I like to call myself a cheerleader, mostly because I never made the team!

And so I spent my Gypsy Spirit Day, with my dear friend Toni, walking toward my dream by visiting book stores and finding my book on the shelves for the first time! It was a two-fer, 2-books on the shelf AND my work in Somerset Digtial Studios, Spring Edition in the magazine rack. PRICELESS! 

Priceless


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4 Responses

  1. I saw the review when I went to order a copy of the book for a friend and was both incensed and saddened. It just felt so unnecessary and mean spirited. Like you, I calmed down after reading his (funny but I think of the reviewer as a man) reviews of other books and finding all to be of a similar tone. It feels so cowardly to sit in the comfort of one’s home and lob critiques at others without owning them with your real name. I guess it’s an inevitable and not so fun part of the process. But there are so many others near and far that have already been touched by the book in amazing ways and the book has not even been available for a month. I hope that you can remember that.
    Glad to see that Toni was out on the road with you; the full moon must have had something to do with it.

  2. I just got your book, Creative Awakenings, at Barnes & Noble, I just love it & I haven’t even finished my 1st read through. To be honest, I read a lot of artist help books, I’m always trying to move creatively forward, & I have found yours to be one of the most positive & in depth books available. I will be reading, rereading, note taking, & working for a long time with your book. Maybe I am just ready to hear your message, the cheerleading feels good, too! Creative Awakenings is the best book I’ve read since the Artist Way by Julia Cameron. Keep up the great work.

  3. What an exciting “gypsy” day for you! I recognize the Barnes and Noble signs–I should…I’ve dumped enough money there…my whole family are avid readers including my two granddaughters! I just received your book from Amazon, and LOVE LOVE LOVE it! I wasn’t expecting it to be so beautiful! Also have Exibition 36 and have my Digital Studio ordered from Stampington…I think I’m about set! Hugs to you, especially for all you’re doing for us!

  4. Thank you SO much you wonderful women! Your words have brought joy to my day! I am truly stunned each time I read the impact my dream is having on another’s life adventure. The definition of co-creative!
    My heart to you….
    Sues, if you have not joined us in the Salon, please come on by, we would love to have your inspiration in the community, “Painting because I love it!” RIGHT ON!