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{SoulCircle} ✨Moon+Shadow✨ one-day virtual retreat this Sunday January 11
A gentle, inspiring way to move into the new year
Jan 9
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The only resolution I am making this year
Plus twelve potent journalling questions to ponder before the noise of the world rushes back in
Jan 1
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End-of-year rituals, a little sadness and a lot of hope.
A 2026 oracle reading for you
Dec 28, 2025
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How to slow time
Ink. Surrender. Silence.
Dec 10, 2025
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Secret packages, golden tickets and other behind-the-scenes excitement
On involving our children in the work that we do
Nov 21, 2025
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{Moon+Shadow} one-day virtual winter writing retreat (January 11, 2026 for paid subscribers)
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{Moon+Shadow} 7-9pm✨WANING CRESCENT MOON✨
SoulCircle one-day virtual winter writing retreat Part Eight
Jan 11
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{SoulCircle} ❄️Late Winter Live Writing Circle❄️ Replay
(Part of our MOON+SHADOW one-day virtual writing retreat)
Jan 11
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{Moon+Shadow} 5-7pm✨THIRD QUARTER MOON✨
SoulCircle one-day virtual winter writing retreat Part Seven
Jan 11
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{Moon+Shadow} 3-5pm✨WANING GIBBOUS MOON✨
Live Writing Circle (Zoom link inside) - SoulCircle one-day virtual winter writing retreat Part Six
Jan 11
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This 'being human' thing
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End-of-year rituals, a little sadness and a lot of hope.
A 2026 oracle reading for you
Dec 28, 2025
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Beth Kempton
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Secret packages, golden tickets and other behind-the-scenes excitement
On involving our children in the work that we do
Nov 21, 2025
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Beth Kempton
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What is wrong with me? A vulnerable share about friendship
On the challenges and joys of making new friends later in life ✨With a special note from award-winning novelist Holly Ringland✨
Feb 7, 2025
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Holly Ringland
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✨I did an oracle card reading for us, for the year ahead.
This is what it said.
Dec 29, 2024
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My Japan
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Postcard from Japan
On the joys of solo travel (+ some happy news)
Jun 22, 2025
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There is no rush, but there is a window
On the importance of timing in creative endeavours (and life)
Aug 31, 2024
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Stardust and small happinesses
On turning 47 as the apple blossom falls
May 6, 2024
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Unexpected lessons from a geisha house
On navigating midlife AND a juicy bookish giveaway
Apr 6, 2024
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Because life is short and precious
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The only resolution I am making this year
Plus twelve potent journalling questions to ponder before the noise of the world rushes back in
Jan 1
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A peek inside the (tiny) house that words built
On allowing ourselves to have our dreams
Nov 15, 2025
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The kokoro tattoo and other love stories
On riding the river of words towards the sea of everything
Sep 20, 2025
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On cherishing the remains of summer
When the apples have ripened and the swifts have gone
Aug 14, 2025
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Confessions of a Self-Help Author
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38 surprising lessons from 15 years of running Do What You Love❤️ (with a giveaway!)
PLUS Up to 50% off ALL classes!✨My annual gratitude sale is on now with FREE stationery gifts (while stocks last!) ✨
Nov 9, 2025
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Confessions of a Self-Help Author (Part Four)
On life lessons, (non-existent) guarantees and writing simply to wake up
Oct 1, 2024
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Confessions of a self-help author (Part Three)
Today I learnt that my new book KOKORO missed the Sunday Times Bestseller list by 25 books in its first week. Just 25! Arghh! So it's time for a new…
Apr 10, 2024
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Confessions of a Self-Help Author (Part Two)
More things no-one ever tells you about life with books
Mar 7, 2024
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SoulCircle writing community archives (*for paid subscribers)
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{SoulCircle} Journal Note: COLD
Jan 12
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{Moon+Shadow} 7-9pm✨WANING CRESCENT MOON✨
SoulCircle one-day virtual winter writing retreat Part Eight
Jan 11
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Beth Kempton
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1:26:20
{SoulCircle} ❄️Late Winter Live Writing Circle❄️ Replay
(Part of our MOON+SHADOW one-day virtual writing retreat)
Jan 11
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Beth Kempton
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{Moon+Shadow} 5-7pm✨THIRD QUARTER MOON✨
SoulCircle one-day virtual winter writing retreat Part Seven
Jan 11
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Beth Kempton
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Hello, writer. This is for you.
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{SoulCircle} ❄️Early Winter Live Writing Circle❄️ Replay
Plus how to get 20% off Scrivener software
Dec 11, 2025
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Beth Kempton
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How to slow time
Ink. Surrender. Silence.
Dec 10, 2025
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Beth Kempton
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A peek inside the (tiny) house that words built
On allowing ourselves to have our dreams
Nov 15, 2025
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Beth Kempton
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{Fearless Book Chat} with New York Times Bestselling author Mark Nepo
A potent conversation about creative living in the second half of life
Oct 5, 2025
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