Reader,
I just wanted to start by saying thank you.
The replies, reflections, and sweet notes that came through after yesterday’s Say No With Love letter truly filled me up. I read and replied to every single one—and it reminded me how powerful it is when we make space for honest, heart-led conversations. So I thought I’d keep that energy going and share something I’m really excited about.
Obviously, I talk about saying no, a lot. But every now and then, something comes along that just feels like an obvious yes.
The Healing Through Writing Festival is one of those things—and I’m so grateful to be returning for a second year. This free, 4-day gathering is such a nourishing space, filled with grounded writing practices, beautiful conversations, and generous creatives who know how to hold space. I gotta say, it's definitely a space where I feel at home.
I’ll be offering a session called Safekeeping Your Aligned Writing Ecosystem, where I explore how your writing practice can be protected, nurtured, and expanded—not just during the act of writing, but as a full, living system. We’ll talk about what it really means to carry a book into the world, and how to tend to the ecosystem around it.
And I’m in such incredible company. Here are a few sessions I can’t wait to sit in on:
🌟 Using Tarot to Unlock Your Creativity with Giselle Vriesen
🌟 Memory Portals: Using Treasured Objects to Write Poetry About Grief with Rayya Liebich
🌟 The Sensual Artist's Way with Shawnrey Notto
Each day is filled with care and intention. You’ll find community in the pop-up Facebook group, have a chance to win prizes, and you can attend for free—or choose the All Access Pass for extras.
📅 April 14–17
Will you check out this fab festival?
Lately, I’ve been noticing how different parts of my creative life wake up at unexpected moments. It’s like they tap me on the shoulder and say, “I’m ready now.”
What part of your creative process is asking to be witnessed, supported, or grown right now?
Warmly,
Chelene
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