The most powerful thing is to enjoy the practice — you are playing in the world of form.
~ Eckhart Tolle
Nourish what makes you feel confident, connected, contented. Opportunity will rise to meet you.
~ Oprah
I’ve got some exciting and fun news!
First, let me just say how enjoyable it is to even type “exciting” and “fun news” given what we’re all still navigating this year. It took some effort to give myself permission to share those positive feelings while millions of people are suffering from the pandemic, social injustices, job losses, and the general stress that has come to characterize 2020.
At the same time, I can feel those positive emotions replenishing my spirit and deepening my connection with purpose. Noticing when we feel happy about something, and taking that additional step to tell someone about it (or at least write it in your journal), not only boosts our sense of well-being in that moment but strengthens our resilience going forward.
You’re probably thinking, “Just get on with it, Martha! What’s your news?”
My exciting and fun news is that I have created a brand new Instagram account that highlights my photography as a channel for mindfulness inspiration, all in one creative space. I took a break from training commitments in July with the specific intention to work on this new project and it’s finally coming together.
Weaving My Creative Vehicles More Intentionally Into One Place
When I launched my first business page on Facebook many years ago, before Damselwings, LLC, was even born, I just called it Martha Brettschneider — Writer and Photographer. These were the two channels through which I felt most aligned expressing my mindfulness journey.
My new Instagram account — the handle of which is @damselwingsphotography — gives me a new space to empower these two creative vehicles. It feels like I’ve just cut the ribbon on a fun new playground!
I just started posting there a few days ago and haven’t done any broader outreach yet. But since you already know what I’m about, I couldn’t wait to invite you to check out my first few posts and hopefully join me for the journey ahead.
You might already follow my account @marthabrett, which has evolved into a space focused more on my mindfulness and emotional intelligence training programs. I’ll keep that going as well. The new feed will allow a little more creativity for me, though. My body feels energized even as I write this!
So if you are on Instagram, please visit my brand new baby account @damselwingsphotography. If you like what you see there, please follow me and share it with your friends! Every image will have a bit of writing attached to it, with other inspiration sprinkled throughout as I move forward.
I’d love to hear what you think of my newest creative outlet!
Also just a reminder that my next 15-Day Meditation Refresh Program beginning on Monday, August 3, at 7 am ET, is open for registration here. I’m looking forward to reconnecting with our morning meditators — and welcoming new folks to the circle!
