Tuesday, September 14, 2010

PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR "WAKE"


What a summer! Glad to live it, glad to leave it behind. (Many of you have shared a similar sentiment!) Holding steadfast to the principles in my book, Everything Matters, Nothing Matters has helped in navigating the miasma. Now it's a brand new day and the future is golden. Do you feel this, too?

During retreat time in Sedona recently, 350 of us pondered big questions about how to best live a sacred, profound and creatively fertile life, and help others do so, as well. We were encouraged to "pay attention to our wake" . . . that is, the trail we leave behind (like waves left by a boat) as we walk through our days. Do you leave a trail of grievances or miracles? Judgement or love? Fear or courage?

As we lean into the autumn season, my intention is to live these answers with you. Here are a few places where I'll be during the coming weeks . . . or, as always, feel free to respond to this post or FB me!

Women Etcetera! Expo ~ Pittsburgh 2010
Author Showcase: Women Writers Discuss Their Books
October 2, 1:30 p.m. (event is all day)
The Mall at Robinson
Pittsburgh, PA
FREE admission! FREE parking!
To learn more: www.womenetcetera.com
Women Etcetera! has assembled professionals from a wealth of industries to create a day of rejuvenation, education and entertainment--with an emphasis on health, happiness, style and a balanced life. Fitness sessions, fashion shows, live radio broadcasts, health screenings, local women's rock bands, local authors and more.

Biz Chicks LunchMix, Lunch and Learn Program
Who Do You Think You Are?
Wednesday, October 20, 1 p.m.
Law Offices of Meyer, Unkovic & Scott LLP
535 Smithfield Street, 12th Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
$15 for members / $20 for non-members
RSVP: bas@muslaw.com or 412.456.2587
If you don't know about Pittsburgh's BizChicks, you should! So...do you need a little dose of chutzpa to awaken to your greater self? Join me as I ask the provocative question, "Who do you think you are?" and presents 7 concepts that will help you live the fullest expression of the answer.

Expressions Cafe and Social Club
The Conscious Writer: How to be Prolific in your Art, your Heart and in your Life
Monday, October 25, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Corner of Spring and Mercer Streets
Harmony, PA 16037
Fee: $40 (includes a copy of Everything Matters, Nothing Matters: How to Live with Exquisite Calm, Euphoric Creativity and Divine Clarity)
RSVP: 724.452.0869
Back by popular demand, I will be offering my creativity workshop in this charming, intimate log cabin setting. Come and discover how to view the world as the fount of glory that it is, and rise up from the umpteen demands on your life to stake out time for your creative self. Bring your writing journal or laptop. Coffee and sweet treats will be available for purchase.

Write on, Gina

Gina's public appearance/speaking gig wardrobe is provided exclusively by personal stylist Bear Brandegee. Visit www.bearbrandegee.com.