A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self

A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self Writing can be deeply healing. It allows us to explore situations and feelings in a way that is safe. Dear Friends, We each have stories that are unique to us and shape who we are, but we often don't know how to make the time or begin to jot down those important narratives. Capturing your thoughts and experiences in written form can help you become more self-aware, heal and grow, and be inspired to reach your goals. So, we wanted to bring you an online course that addressed this transformative topic. Today we're speaking with best-selling author Rachel Astor, author of our online course, A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self. Let's hear from Rachel! Course Overview
Through the healing power of writing, you can explore your experiences and, in that process, bring about the life you desire. With this inspiring 52-week course by best-selling author and writing mentor, Rachel Astor, you'll develop a deeper understanding of your rich inner world. With Rachel's expert guidance, you will safely travel down the path of transformational self-discovery. This no-pressure program, for beginners and seasoned writers alike, is perfect whether you love emotional contemplation, expressing comedic shenanigans, or wish to leave a personal written legacy. By the end, you'll have everything you need to confidently step into your truest self and have a greater appreciation for your journey. - Receive a new lesson every week for 52 weeks (total of 52 lessons). - Have lifetime access to the course for reference whenever you want. - Select the amount you can afford, and get the same course as everyone. - If you are not 100% satisfied, you may request a refund. How much do you want to pay? [$15]( This is the total amount for all 52 lessons Interview With Rachel Astor DailyOM: Who is this course for? Do students have to be writers? Rachel Astor: Absolutely not! What makes this course special is that for each lesson there are several prompts. Participants can choose to use one prompt if it immediately speaks to them, or to go through them all, allowing the questions to spark memories and therefore stories in their minds. From there, the writing flows easily. This course is for anyone who feels like they have stories to tell, period. It doesn't matter whether a person has even written in a diary before. The course is designed for novice and advanced writers alike. Through the course topics each week, we explore many aspects of life that students may have never even considered writing about. This also means they may not have spent a lot of time thinking about these topics. Participants will be amazed at the insights they have while exploring these new concepts, as well as discover new ways they will begin to explore moments they have been revisiting for years. So often we hear about "going inward" and discovering our "inner wisdom," but often it is not explained how, exactly, we are supposed to do that. This course makes it so much easier to find this inner wisdom as we explore our past and experiences, as well as our desires and beliefs. As students receive sparks of inspiration in the prompts, they will begin to solidify their thoughts on each topic. They will get them down on paper, discovering themes and genuine beliefs as they go, making their way closer to their authentic selves each week. DailyOM: What do you hope people will get out of this course? RA: First, I hope they come out with several completed essays that they can use for a variety of purposes. Personal essays are perfect for publication either individually for lifestyle articles and opinion pieces, or as several compiled together to form a memoir or lifestyle book. The essays can also become great marketing tools as blog or social media posts for anyone who is a business, lifestyle, or service industry leader. The essays can help your customers and clients get to know you on a deeper, more trusting level. Second, I hope that everyone who takes this course begins to understand just how many stories we all have to tell, and how many ways there are to tell them! The true beauty in the course is that each person will have a one-of-a-kind experience, and a one-of-a-kind product to show for it. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, it is my greatest wish that all of my students gain a deeper insight into their past and their inner wisdom, allowing them to more fully understand how they became who they are, allowing them to heal and move into the authentic life they were born to pursue. DailyOM: How does having a regular writing practice make a difference in our lives? RA: Writing can be deeply healing. It allows us to explore situations and feelings in a way that is safe. The words can be kept private until we wish to show them to someone else. We are also safe in knowing that our writing does not have to be perfect the first time. We can continue writing until we find the truth in the story we are trying to tell. So often, we begin writing about one thing only to realize in the end that the story is about something else altogether. Something deeper. Something we may not have realized without going through the journey on paper. Writing also gives our minds a chance to call up all the details. We can take the time to explore a thought or a memory almost as if it was separate from ourselves. Often, once we get the thought out of our minds and onto paper, a clarity forms that we might have never found if we had only allowed the thought to roll over and over in our head. Many people also find it immensely helpful to explore ideas specifically in this format of essays and stories, which have a beginning, middle, and end, and often carry with them a theme. It is in the digging up of the themes weaving through our memories that we often find the wisdom -- the "why" behind the actions. And in this, we often find compassion -- both for ourselves and for others -- as well as a sense of closure. DailyOM: Your course is very focused on the homework that participants do each week. How does this format serve those who take this course? RA: I am a strong believer in "doing the work." I have read so many self-improvement books and taken many, many courses, and what I have found is that you can understand concepts on an intellectual level without necessarily getting the information to stick in a meaningful way. Since authors and course presenters can never know each participant's history, the information presented is always given in a general way. Only through exploring how each topic relates to your own world can a person make any real progress. But when this is done -- when the person sits down and applies it to themselves -- magic happens. Healing happens. Wisdom happens. The problem is often that the material is so general that people don't know how to apply the concepts to their own lives. Sometimes very little concrete instruction is given. But with this course, the prompts and questions literally guide participants into their pasts, into their own beliefs and desires, and into their inner wisdom. DailyOM: Throughout the course, you sometimes ask students to remember moments in their lives that could potentially be scary or traumatic. What if someone is not comfortable or ready to delve into these experiences? RA: That is 100% okay! The most important thing to remember while going through the course is to always take care of yourself and your mental wellness. I never want anyone to delve into an area that scares them without having the tools to do so, and if a student feels they need to use a less intense memory for inspiration that week, that is always okay and encouraged. If a participant feels they need to skip a week, that is fine too! Though the act of writing can be very healing on its own, I also strongly encourage participants to seek outside help -- be it a wise friend, a therapist, or a spiritual professional -- whenever anything becomes too difficult to process on their own. You -- your safety and your wellness -- are always first priority. DailyOM: After students have written several essays, what do you suggest they do with them? RA: First of all, congratulations! Creating a writing practice is no easy feat. The first thing I would suggest is taking a good look at what you wish for your essays. Do you wish to keep them just for yourself, share them with friends and loved ones, try the self-publishing route, or attempt to find a traditional publisher who can help get your words into bookstores? Any and all of these options are totally doable, and there are so many options for writers right now! If you do choose to publish, self-publishing has gotten so much easier in the past several years and has become very mainstream. With a little research and preparation, any book can be made available to readers in an instant. If this appeals to you, I would suggest doing an internet search on "How to Self Publish". I'd also strongly recommend you find a good critique group or editor to help you polish your work before publication. Traditional publishers are also constantly on the lookout for new material. If you have always wanted to walk into a bookstore and find your name on the shelf, this is the route you might want to take. To start your journey, try researching something, such as "How to find a Literary Agent" or "How to find a traditional publisher." How Does It Work?Starting today, you will receive a new lesson every week for 52 weeks (total of 52 lessons). Each lesson is yours to keep and you'll be able to refer back to it whenever you want. And if you miss a lesson or are too busy to get to it that day, each lesson will conveniently remain in your account so you won't have to search for it when you're ready to get back to it. Free GiftAs a free gift, when you sign up for this course, you will also receive the award-winning DailyOM inspiration newsletter which gives you daily inspirational thoughts for a happy, healthy and fulfilling day. We will also let you know about other courses and offers from DailyOM and Rachel Astor that we think you might be interested in. Get Started NowWe are offering this course with the option of selecting how much you want to pay. No matter how much you pay, you'll be getting the same course as everybody else. We simply trust that people are honest and will support the author of the course with whatever they can afford. And if you are not 100% satisfied, we will refund your money. How much do you want to pay? [$15]( This is the total amount for all 52 lessons Rachel gently guides you through each of the lessons, offering words of wisdom and plenty of inspiration to get your writing juices flowing. This course truly takes you on a deep, creative, and personal journey into your soul and creativity. Until next time. 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