Announcing Creative Contemplation Season 2
A yearlong journey of harmonizing with the seasons, nurturing your creativity, and tending to your Spirit in community
“Through our ears, the universe is listening to its harmonies.” -Alan Watts
Hello.
“What is Creative Contemplation?” You may ask.
Creative (having the power to bring something new into being)
Contemplation (full or deep consideration; reflection, purpose, or intention)
Together these are prayers of hope, whispered by the heart. “Let me see again. Let me notice how we belong to each other.”
Creative Contemplation is an intentional practice of remembering. A way of shifting our perspective to see the patterns and cycles that connect us— to the energy of the stars and planets, nature, and one another.
I’m delighted to invite you to Season Two of Creative Contemplation—a yearlong journey of harmonizing with the seasons, nurturing our creativity, and tending to our spirit.
Following the lunar calendar, we’ll work with archetypes, tarot, and astrology to better understand our internal landscapes.
By observing the external seasons and cycles, we’ll cultivate delight and wonder in the natural world, honoring our connection to all that is through nature journaling and poetry.
Here’s a list of the themes we’ll explore this Spring
In Aries season, our affirmation is “I am inspired.” We’ll explore the archetype of The Visionary and ask, “How do we begin to notice?” in our nature journaling class.
In Taurus season, our affirmation is “I am generous.” We’ll learn more about the Goddess/Emporess archetype, and notice seeds of new life in our nature journaling workshop.
In Gemini season, our affirmation is “I am curious.” We’ll discover The Alchemist as an archetype and focus on the elements (water, fire, earth, air) in our nature journaling.
Each month, you’ll receive a letter to help you harmonize with the astrological season, nurture your creativity, and tend to your spirit. (Look for the first one in your inbox tomorrow)!
For paying members
The nature journaling course will only be available to paying members of Heartbeats (you can upgrade your subscription here). In a monthly workshop, we’ll explore themes that coincide with the changing of seasons.
This is for artists, non-artists, and everyone in between!
If you want to purchase these workshops separately, you can do so below! Paying members will receive a 100% discount code for each nature journaling course.
I’m also hosting monthly Tea + Tarot moon circles (donation-based) to tend to our spirit and connect to our inner wisdom in community.
Creative Contemplation is my labor of love.
Together, we’ll discover the patterns in our inner and external worlds, gaining a deeper appreciation for how we’re all connected.
We’ll remember how to notice (and create) regenerative stories.
Each tool offers a lens through which we can see ourselves and the world more clearly. Combined, these rituals and frameworks offer a deeper understanding of the beautiful tapestry of life.
I’m delighted to share this experience with you.
After considering my investment in creating this body of work, I’ve decided to increase the monthly subscription price to $8 a month. This will go into effect March 19th (tomorrow!)
Until then, you can subscribe at $5/mo and fully participate in the nature journaling series + receive special offers on additional workshops.
On a personal note:
As I lean into the practice of honoring my internal ebb and flow of energy and devote more of my time to creating workshops and other opportunities for building community, I will be shifting the frequency and timing of sharing Heartbeats letters.
When I truly listen to my intuition, I know I will be of service to you only if I am first living in my integrity, nourishing my heart + soul, and trusting the timing of the messages that want to be shared.
I’ve learned well how to force, control, and schedule my life away.
I am now learning a different way as I cultivate faith in the gentle unfolding.
Thank you for sharing this space with me. Your presence, connection, collaboration, and contribution to this community are deeply appreciated.
All my love,
Mariah