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As Shiloh Sophia said during Talisman, "This is the time and space in Color of Woman to go further in your own healing journey and practice, to prepare yourself to teach in a very empowered and conscious way. ...  

"Be mindful yourself not to try to save anyone else - let them have their process without needing to fix. Just witness. Which is what you will be doing as teachers - witnessing, not fixing." 

This is especially true as you near the finish line on your CoW Quest, and consider what's left:

  • The writing! 
  • Teaching that 13-step class. 
  • Feeling The Time Crunch
  • The WRITING!!
  • And Oh My Gosh! What happens after I finish?? 
  • What do I say for my Artist Statement and Bio and ...??
  • How do I write about my paintings?
Wherever you are on the quest is exactly right for YOU!! 
All of your personal challenges and triumphs, the setbacks and surges; each unaoidable tragedy or glitch!! And - you've got this!! You've come so far already - that's hard to realize sometimes! But you have! 
Soul Spark Muse 
So take a deep breath, and congratulate yourself on what you have accomplished!! 

Pull out your journal /print out of Assignments, what's left?
  • Do you and your Muse have a time frame? 
  • Utilize snatches of time!
  • Do you need some help?
Categorize
  • Which assignments have you shaking in your boots? 
  • Which are easy peasy and almost compete? (Alternate some of these with the harder ones, and check each one off!) 
  • Perhaps you can color code them by difficulty, or make a card for each, with steps in the back
  • Or: write on slips of paper and put them in a jar - pull one or two as needed. 
  • Write about/take an action step 
  • Set a card or slip aside till later if you need, but pull another! 
  • Are any confusing? Ask! 
Here are some strategies that could help
  • Keep it simple! 
  • Go through your journals with tabs or sticky notes, and mark pages that hold writing to distill for your Initiate Book. 
  • If English is your second language, write in your mothertongue - then translate/ have someone proofread 
  • Notice where you feel stuck - are there parallels with places you get frustrated or stuck in your life? 
  • How do you typically react? Ask the Muse if she has feedback/ tips - this is a great place for a Metacognative process - draw, then write your insights
Inspiration
  • Choose a few artist websites and blogs to check out - read their "about" info, and jot down phrases that whet your interest. 
  • Have a place to record class names and ideas from your SiStars which appeal
  • Connect with your passion and values for soul work and future visioning
  • Find the notes from your calls with Stella Mac - there are often juicy tidbits!
  • Call council with your IC paintings and ask for assistance/gems of wisdom
Allies 
  • Pull a Soulful Story, Ally or wild Card during morning Cafe and journal insights 
  • Schedule a chat with a cohort SiStar or other classmate 
  • Team up and read each other's work, or ask a graduate to proofread 
  • Schedule some self care, a massage, a walk in nature, a chat with a friend 
  • Check in with Jena if you have question/concerns 
What's your piece of the thread?
You are doing a great job, and have so much to offer the community! 

Thank you for saying "Yes!" to the quest! You've got this!



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