Resilience Unleashed

12 Days of Reflection | Day 11 | November 2023

November was all about a CAN DO attitude

November was a month that crackled with determination and possibility - a time when the air was filled with the collective energy of incredible women gathering for a creative day retreat in the Oxfordshire countryside.  

Together, guided by the brilliant and ever so talented

Emma Gannon

we embarked on a journey to help unravel the knots of creative blockages. Each guest stepping bravely out of their comfort zones to explore unchartered territories of imagination.

My November photos speak a 1000 words, but if you’d like to read more about this magical day, please check out fellow Substacker

Antonia Taylor

where she wrote a brilliant article about her retreat experience ‘On Creative Unblocking, Spinning Seasons and Calendar resets’

Amongst the hosting and listening, I found a resonance - a calling echoing within me.  It was there I felt compelled to dive deeper and share my story.  About how I’m navigating midlife, how I’m mastering therapeutic journaling and how I’m on a mission to empower countless women to channel their emotions into a more positive narrative through ‘Rage on a Page’.

It seemed I was propelled to watch, listen and learn from inspirational women from all walks of life.  A couple of days before I hosted the retreat with Emma, I had watched a cinematic gem that left an indelible mark on my spirit, the film was called Nyad. Through the remarkable true story of Diana Nyad’s relentless pursuit, portrayed by the incredible Jodie Foster and Annette Benning, I witnessed the unwavering power of determination.  It was a film I will never forget. A testament to the incredible feats of human endurance and resilience.  

If 2023 has taught me anything, it’s that we all harbour resilience within us, we just need to believe in ourselves more. November became a month that signified a ‘CAN DO’ attitude, not just within me, but by those amazing women I surrounded myself with.  

As I get closer to 2024, I shall remind myself that within each challenge lies an opportunity, within every setback, there is a chance for unparalleled growth.  

Until the next time

Take care and stay safe xxx

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