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week in review

daybook proof with pink binding {ship next week} podcast interview helpers {note glassy-eyed, drugged le pug}
sunday night week planning
hung holiday-smelling garland
le pug on drugs post-dental surgery
le pug + jackson cuddling
speaking at the chamber of commerce
week in reviewtaught 4 classestook 1 class watched documentaries and TED talks fireside in the woodsdrove back from the woods massageorganized TranquiliT sale ordersshipped anthologies interviewed bernie siegel for podcastspoke at the chamber of commercemet with local printersent love notesent TranquiliT newsletter approved daybook proof hosted a mentoring sessionsaw clients at the women's centertook le pug in for surgerysaw jesse marchant in concert with girlfriendssocial work supervisionpenned muse for tranquil space newsletterdate night with le beaupenned wednesday well-beingstamping craft date with girlfriendmanifinalized daybook finishing touches with designerbooked flights to oklahoma for garth brooks concertcall with teacher directorcall with financial consultantheaps of soaks in the tubbiked 5 miles ordered more TranquiliT fabricsent video link to anthology pre-orders

weekend wish list host inspiring business of yoga sessionhost fun fireside gathering with girlfriend tonight order spring TranquiliT fabric swatchesfun brunch with social work colleaguesonline writing course catch upprep packages for next week's daybook shipping extravaganza love note to all daybook pre-ordersyogagymreadwritedeep breaths

et toi? what's on your weekend wish list?bisous.

wednesday well-being: simplify

The holiday weekend went super duper fast, no? I hauled the above stack of books, nearly 20 magazines, and big dreams out to Le Beau's cabin last weekend. After hours fireside, lots of documentary watching (LOVED Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead 2), plus lots of online work, the days passed quickly.

Thus, unfortunately, I hauled the same amount home barely touched, except for the first part of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up . When I shared this book on our Facebook page, I was overwhelmed with the responses on how truly life changing this book has been. Now, I really can't wait to dive into it!

Over the weekend I did carve out the days I plan to do massive overhaul at the Pink Palace with a goal of donating and shedding 25% of my stuff (watch for videos and photos of the process coming during the holidays).

Although I don't have much in my 600-square-foot home shared with a human boy and three furry boys, there's still plenty I don't need and I want to shed. Especially after all the minimalism TED Talks we devoured.

Thoreau famously said, "Life is frittered away by details, simplify, simplify, simplify." I agree, and I also love the sweet details of daily life. It's all about balance.

As we tie a bow around 2014 and all this year has brought, it's also exciting to look ahead to what we want in 2015. I'm exploring more and more ways to simplify, shed, open, and tidy. Et toi?

Wishing you a Wednesday filled with well-being and tinsel-covered joy. Bisous. x
 

scenes from yesterday's online event

Bonjour from the woods where we hosted yesterday's online book launch of Tranquility du Jour Anthology for all who pre-ordered. We were blessed with participants from across the US (yay Alaska), Scotland, and even France, ooh la la!

Below are a few fun pics that were tagged on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook with #tdjanthology as viewers settled in for the one-hour event. I was delighted to see how many pets joined us!

If you have a pic or any feedback to share, please do so via kimberly@kimberlywilson.com. Reading this comment on Instagram made me smile from ear to ear:

Kimberly this book is absolutely exquisite astonishing in every way. I can feel the love you put into it with every turn of the page

The final image is from our celebratory libation as we settled in fireside to watch more TED Talks including Steve Job's Stanford commencement speech, Gloria In Her Own Words , and The Trials of Ted Haggard .

A BIG merci beaucoup for all who took time out of their busy schedules to support the Anthology project in any capacity: beta readers, edits, reader essays, design, purchasing, watching yesterday's event, snapping a pic of your book, sharing online, and on and on. It truly means the world to me.

Now, we're tying a pretty pink organza bow around the Daybook and sending it to print on Monday. The pre-sale bonus for it ends on December 1 so grab your bonus today if you'd like to join the online event over the hollydaze. And don't forget to join the private Tranquility du Jour Daybook Facebook group for regular tips and inspiration.

Wishing you and yours a tranquil, sacred launch into the hollydaze. Make them sparkle. Bisous. x


  

week in review

couch snuggles
studio picnic on bea's handmade cloths
rose petal jam
vegan thanksgiving dinner
silver tinsel and pink twinkle lights gratitude tree at tranquil space arlington


25% savings at TranquiliT.com

spring 2015 color options {preference?}


week in reviewtaught 4 classestook 2 classes1 gym jauntbiked 2 milesstamped, signed, and shipped tranquility du jour anthologies prep for hosting today's online book launch for those who pre-orderedwatched return to the wild watched lots of TED Talks on minamalismstudio picnic with tranquil space teachersorganized chez moihosted tea for girlfriend + her puptaught 6 hours of mindfulness workshopsshared things i love: anthology baby hosted a mentoring sessioncollaborated with clients at the women's centerreleased 326th podcastcall with the chamber re: next week's speaking eventsent a love note {sign up to receive yours}penned wednesday well-being: gratitude requested input on spring 2015 colorspenned mindful monday sent 25% off TranquiliT coupon to subscriberssavored a vegan thanksgiving meal at native foodssmiled + waved at the kucinich's {love them}
weekend wish listhost inspiring online book launchread writecatch up on an online e-courserest in front of the firesavor time with le beau + four-legged sons
breathe 
et toi? what's on your weekend wish list?bisous. x

wednesday well-being: gratitude

Wishing you and yours a beautiful and tranquil Thanksgiving.

The above pic is how I plan to spend the next few days {after tomorrow's charity yoga at Tranquil Space and vegan dinner at Native Foods}.

Oh, and, of course, hosting Friday's online book launch for the Tranquility du Jour Anthology. Skip Black Friday and Seek Tranquility. I can't wait to connect with you.

If you pre-ordered the Anthology and haven't received the two email invites for Friday's event, let us know and we'll resend it right out to you.

May you be filled with gratitude, blessings, and cranberry relish. I'm grateful for you. Bisous. x

things i love: anthology baby

1. le pug overseeing yesterday's anthology shipping
2. stamping each book
3. signing books with a pink sharpie (of course!)
A very BIG merci beaucop for your support of this latest baby. Le Beau thinks it's the best book yet, but he may be biased. I can't wait to hear your thoughts as the Postmaster delivers them over the next few days!
Also, if you pre-ordered and didn't receive your invite with a link to Friday's 4pm ET online book launch via Google Hangout, let us know so we can resend it asap. 
Next up, Daybook release and shipping. Santa's been busy this year! 
Thank you again from the bottom of my heart for your support of my creative babies. It means so much. Bisous. x
4. tying postcards with baker's twine onto pre-orderers' celebratory packets
5. le pug getting anxious when not involved so i let him "assist" in his sling

tranquility du jour #326: art therapy

Welcome to the 326th edition of Tranquility du Jour. Today's show features Amy Tatsumi on art therapy, understanding stuckness, sharing the work of Brene Brown, and shedding anxiety as a lifestyle.

Pre-sale bonuses for the Tranquility du Jour Daybook ends December 1 and includes:




5 at your own pace tranquility-filled e-courses for $225 through November 30



Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #326: Art Therapy (mp3)



Featured Guest: Amy Tatsumi, MA, LPC, ATR-BC, and Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator- Consultant offers individual and group: Psychotherapy, Counseling, Art Therapy, Jungian Sandplay, Clinical Supervision, Consultation, and Therapy for Therapists.  She specializes in working with women who have grown in many parts of their lives, friendships, and careers to show up fully and vulnerably in the relationships that are most important to them. She brings knowledge, energy, and experience with a touch of sparkle (connection + humor + je ne sais quoi) in the temenos of working with clients.  To learn more about Amy and her work visit amytatsumi.com

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mindful monday: tea

Tea is an act complete in its simplicity.
When I drink tea, there is only me and the tea.
The rest of the world dissolves.
There are no worries about the future.
No dwelling on past mistakes.
Tea is simple: loose-leaf tea, hot pure water, a cup.
I inhale the scent, tiny delicate pieces of the tea floating above the cup.
I drink the tea, the essence of the leaves becoming a part of me.
I am informed by the tea, changed.
This is the act of life, in one pure moment, and in this act the truth of the world suddenly becomes revealed: all the complexity, pain, drama of life is a pretense, invented in our minds for no good purpose. There is only the tea, and me, converging.--Thich Nhat Hanh

week in review

pretty in pink
le pug's "i want a treat for this" look at the vet
the challenge with my home practice
week in review taught 4 classestook 3 classesbiked 3 milesacupuncture sessionwriting group gatheringworked at the women's centercall with writing coachmindful leadership summitsocial work supervisionvegan dessert and tea meet-up therapycall with teacher directorprepped agenda for directors' meetingmani/pedile pug to vet calls and coordination with anthology printersent online book launch invite to anthology pre-orderssent love note to subscribersfeedback to web designerdaybook edits to designerorganized my work spacepenned mindful mondaypenned wednesday well-beingpenned tranquilosophy: permissionread life purpose book camp for interview with eric maisel penned heaps of thank you notesscheduled directors' holiday brunch at founding farmerssipped heaps of green teasent confirms to spring art + yoga retreaters (4 spots left)many soaks in the tubconsumed heaps of veggie chilli
weekend wish listhost productive directors' meetinghost inspiring interview with eric maiselhost inspiring 3-hour mindfulness workshophost inspiring 3-hour mindfulness teacher training sessionhost friend and her pup for tea prep packages for mailing anthology regroup and rest writereadyoga
et toi? what's on your weekend wish list?bisous. x 

tranquilosophy: permission

As I sit at my new desk set-up surrounded by creative tools, a space heater to warm my toes, and a thermos of green tea to warm my spirit, I'm drawn to write.

Although your inbox is undoubtedly overflowing, my hope is that you, too, could use a virtual hug.

The holidays are around the corner and this time of the year stirs up varied emotions in everyone--many being not-so-tranquil.

If you're beginning to feel a sense of overwhelm, I encourage you to explore what, if anything, can be altered or removed altogether.

For example, are handmade holiday cards a must? Is it necessary to respond "yes!" to every holiday party invite? Could you pick up a pie from Whole Foods versus baking one from scratch?

While I'm not at all encouraging you to skip something you love, I AM encouraging you to give yourself a break. We can be our toughest critics.

Step back from the hubbub to explore how YOU want the holidays to feel. Yes, feel. Our feelings can be our biggest teachers.

Wishing you moments of deep love, spaciousness, and floral perfume. Bisous. x