The most treasured part of my day is the early morning. I brew a cup of coffee, light a candle and sink into a beautiful restorative reading and writing practice themed around something I need or want in my life. It’s magical and I thought I’d start sharing snippets of it with you here on the podcast.

So…

On this episode of Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness, I’m guiding you through my first-ever guided restorative reading and writing session for when life feels hard and you need some care.

Come listen as I explain how this episode came to be, walk you through a 15-minute restorative reading and writing session for when you need care and offer a powerful affirmation for the week ahead.

Here are the books and writing prompts mentioned in this episode. You’ll find links to my Amazon and Bookshop affiliate stores below. Thanks for your bookish support!

HEART MINDED by Sarah Blondin (Amazon / Bookshop)

Writing Prompts:

* Lately I have been taking care of…

* Right now, what I need most is…

* One way I could take care of myself this week is…

Affirmation:

* I give myself permission to take care of myself. It’s the best thing I can do for myself and others.

Here’s the audio I used in the episode: Nature Healing Society

Once you’ve listened, I’d love to know what you think of this episode. Would you like more episodes like these? Or a live online gathering inside our Restorative Reading and Writing Circle? Leave your thoughts in the comments!

Let’s Work Together!

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Here are some ways we can work together to create a life you love where restorative reading and writing is at the center of it all:

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E225: A Guided Restorative Reading & Writing Session For When You Need Care