Helping multi passionate creatives dance through their difficulties and take leaps of faith. Writing and sharing inspirational resources about mindful movement, dance education, coaching and creativity is my jam.
Floating through 2025: Word of the Year, inspiring Music & Art, and a Peek in my Pen Case
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Hello beautiful, Happy Valentine's Day! I do enjoy romantic love and have a marvelous partner myself, but regardless of dating or relationship status, sexual desire or orientation, I encourage you to consider celebrating other relationships as well, such as friendships (aka Galentine's Day), family (chosen or blood), or a Self-Love month! After all, I am the only one I know will be with me my whole life long and I like time with myself! π Speaking of self-love, our relationships with body, food, and eating are an important part of this acceptance and care. Eating Disorders Awareness Week, an annual campaign to educate the public about the realities of eating disorders and to provide hope and visibility to individuals and loved ones impacted, is coming up at the end of the month (February 24th-March 2nd). I'd love to know of any resources you'd recommend, in English or in German, to help make my work as a Collaborator this year as effective as possible! Throughout February Koeln Karneval has been heating up and it seems there is a sprinkling of costumed revelers on every train! We have been among them already and have more events on the horizon. In addition to EDAW, I'm also planning on celebrating International Women's Day next month. So much to love! Though we don't exchange presents on Valentine's Day, Ela and I do give each other gifts at other times, such as the special bag she recently made to hold my growing fountain pen collection. It is beautifully designed and crafted (bespoke!) and also upcycled from a Levi's shirt arm and leather scraps, so I feel good about protecting the environment in a small way while protecting my pens. Peek in my Pen Case is the topic of this week's video, below... In today's blog, I elaborate on my 2025 Word of the Year and supportive resources: βRead my Float in 2025 - Word / Intention of the Year article hereβ My other creations, recommendations, and questions for you are: Viewing:
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A Blythe Coach
Helping multi passionate creatives dance through their difficulties and take leaps of faith. Writing and sharing inspirational resources about mindful movement, dance education, coaching and creativity is my jam.
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