Whew! I feel relieved that I am almost through the labour of producing my book White Balloons. It will be out there in the world in December.
Balboa Press have been doing most of the work! And I am very happy with the way they have treated me, and my book ... it is looking amazing.
I am excited about it(naturally), but I am also calm, and trust that readers of my story, will find it interesting. And I am sure (from what I have been told), that it will have varying emotional responses, for different people. And as I have said before, I hope the readers take something from my journey, in coping with loss and grief, and find peace for themselves.
Not everyone will identify with my spiritual beliefs, or understand that which I believe. But maybe in some way it will give hope.
Writing this book has been easy ... because writing is what I love to do, and I didn't have to think too much about it ... it simply flowed from my heart ... from that which I know.
I wish for White Balloons to reach those that need consolation, and inspiration, in some way ... and for all who read it, to enjoy my writing.
Jo St. Claire
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Saturday, 24 November 2012
Sunday, 18 November 2012
In The Meantime ...
I have absolute faith that for those of us that choose, the way of peace will be ours completely ... and soon.
In the meantime we have to remind ourselves, that there is still work to be done, and obstacles to overcome before our path is clear.
I feel that I have advanced well along the road to utopia, but even for me the way is still a little bumpy. And this is how it is ... until it all comes together.
When I come upon a challenge, or an obstacle in my way, I ask myself, why has this happened ... what do I need to change ... what do I need to strenghthen, in my beliefs, or actions.
The answers come readily now. And I have learnt to accept that anything out of my control, I can not change. But I can change the things that directly affect me. I do this by stepping back, and looking at the situation. If it requires action ... I take it ... or if I need to speak up ... I do. But I have learnt to do these things in the right manner. By being honest with myself and others in a mutually respectful way, I find the situation soon resolves itself, and the burden falls away ...
Hang on in there all you dear people whose path is still rocky - the stones will be cleared away ...
Jo St. Claire
In the meantime we have to remind ourselves, that there is still work to be done, and obstacles to overcome before our path is clear.
I feel that I have advanced well along the road to utopia, but even for me the way is still a little bumpy. And this is how it is ... until it all comes together.
When I come upon a challenge, or an obstacle in my way, I ask myself, why has this happened ... what do I need to change ... what do I need to strenghthen, in my beliefs, or actions.
The answers come readily now. And I have learnt to accept that anything out of my control, I can not change. But I can change the things that directly affect me. I do this by stepping back, and looking at the situation. If it requires action ... I take it ... or if I need to speak up ... I do. But I have learnt to do these things in the right manner. By being honest with myself and others in a mutually respectful way, I find the situation soon resolves itself, and the burden falls away ...
Hang on in there all you dear people whose path is still rocky - the stones will be cleared away ...
Jo St. Claire
Sunday, 11 November 2012
A Special Weekend By The Sea ...
I have just arrived home from a special weekend by the sea.
I have had an amazing time, and I know that it was meant to be. I was invited to my close friend's home, which overlooks the ocean, for a Spiritual Retreat.
It was organized sometime ago, and I had been looking forward to it, but then I didn't realize how wonderful it would be.
My friend lives in a gorgeous little coastal hamlet that she visited on holiday a couple of years ago, and fell instantly in love with. She moved from far away to live there, and told me that she felt that she had come home.
We met up about twelve months ago, and had an instant connection. And then realized that we had so much in common ... and the feeling that we had known each other before ... we both agree that we may have been sisters in a past life.
We are both spiritually aware, and it has been so comforting to have her to talk with about spiritual matters. There is nothing that we hold back, as we feel so at ease with one another.
This weekend we gathered with a small group of friends to share our ideas, and nurture ourselves. Some of us are well advanced on the spititual path. But a couple of the guests invited were not as aware, but were interested to find out about the spiritual side of things. I am sure that these people gained from the experience, and have new insights now.
As for us like minded people, it was a blissful time, and I have returned home feeling completely relaxed, and renergised ... and I needed this!
I was feeling some what overwhelmed with all that has been happening lately, and especially with publishing my book ... it has been an amazing journey, but at times, one that I have found quite daunting. I have had to get right out of my comfort zone, to make this happen. But after this special weekend of meditation, and other healing therapies, I see the light at the end of the tunnel ... and I am in it ...
I feel that light around me, and my book White Balloons will be out there shortly!
Jo St. Claire
I have had an amazing time, and I know that it was meant to be. I was invited to my close friend's home, which overlooks the ocean, for a Spiritual Retreat.
It was organized sometime ago, and I had been looking forward to it, but then I didn't realize how wonderful it would be.
My friend lives in a gorgeous little coastal hamlet that she visited on holiday a couple of years ago, and fell instantly in love with. She moved from far away to live there, and told me that she felt that she had come home.
We met up about twelve months ago, and had an instant connection. And then realized that we had so much in common ... and the feeling that we had known each other before ... we both agree that we may have been sisters in a past life.
We are both spiritually aware, and it has been so comforting to have her to talk with about spiritual matters. There is nothing that we hold back, as we feel so at ease with one another.
This weekend we gathered with a small group of friends to share our ideas, and nurture ourselves. Some of us are well advanced on the spititual path. But a couple of the guests invited were not as aware, but were interested to find out about the spiritual side of things. I am sure that these people gained from the experience, and have new insights now.
As for us like minded people, it was a blissful time, and I have returned home feeling completely relaxed, and renergised ... and I needed this!
I was feeling some what overwhelmed with all that has been happening lately, and especially with publishing my book ... it has been an amazing journey, but at times, one that I have found quite daunting. I have had to get right out of my comfort zone, to make this happen. But after this special weekend of meditation, and other healing therapies, I see the light at the end of the tunnel ... and I am in it ...
I feel that light around me, and my book White Balloons will be out there shortly!
Jo St. Claire
Sunday, 4 November 2012
Sharing!
I have had another busy week - interesting as well!
I received the line edited version of my manuscript from Balboa Press ... but as of now have not had time to review it - but I am very keen to.
I have had a visitor; my cousin from interstate has been staying. She is a delightful person ... insightful and bright. From the moment I picked her up at the airport, we hardly stopped talking. We keep in touch by email, and have lengthy phone conversations occasionally, but hadn't caught up in person for nearly three years.
She is a deep thinker like I am, and at thirty - eight, has an inner wisdom, and opinions that I find refreshing -she questions life. And being twenty eight years my junior,gives me a different perspective from that of my own.
While I have learnt so much, and now it is coming together, I still have room to consider the ideas of others. It has been helpful for me at this time - so close to publishing my book, to have had in - depth conversations with Fiona. It made me think how readers will receive my story, and my thinking.
She asked me lots of questions and queried my replies ... she didn't just accept my answers, but gave me her own slant on things. We then discussed the different angles that one could come from, and she offered her own theories. This was beneficial in seeing, that people who read my book, will also question my thinking.
And that is great! I want that ... because when one questions, the mind opens up, and each can travel their own path to enlightenment, if they choose.
Thank you Fiona, you were meant to come at this time ... I enjoyed this visit immensely!
Jo St. Claire
I received the line edited version of my manuscript from Balboa Press ... but as of now have not had time to review it - but I am very keen to.
I have had a visitor; my cousin from interstate has been staying. She is a delightful person ... insightful and bright. From the moment I picked her up at the airport, we hardly stopped talking. We keep in touch by email, and have lengthy phone conversations occasionally, but hadn't caught up in person for nearly three years.
She is a deep thinker like I am, and at thirty - eight, has an inner wisdom, and opinions that I find refreshing -she questions life. And being twenty eight years my junior,gives me a different perspective from that of my own.
While I have learnt so much, and now it is coming together, I still have room to consider the ideas of others. It has been helpful for me at this time - so close to publishing my book, to have had in - depth conversations with Fiona. It made me think how readers will receive my story, and my thinking.
She asked me lots of questions and queried my replies ... she didn't just accept my answers, but gave me her own slant on things. We then discussed the different angles that one could come from, and she offered her own theories. This was beneficial in seeing, that people who read my book, will also question my thinking.
And that is great! I want that ... because when one questions, the mind opens up, and each can travel their own path to enlightenment, if they choose.
Thank you Fiona, you were meant to come at this time ... I enjoyed this visit immensely!
Jo St. Claire
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