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December 29, 2021
Farewell Facebook
Darling, I hope you had a restful holiday and are gearing up for a gentle launch into the new year!
I’m writing to let you know that I’ll be closing my Facebook account in the new year as part of an ongoing effort to streamline and simplify. Over the past many months I’ve found myself disengaged from the platform and want fewer moving parts to manage.
Here’s an interesting article from Lifehacker on saying farewell to Facebook.
I know some of you are part of the TDJ Insider’s Facebook group or follow the TDJ Facebook page and so appreciate your support there over the years.
I’ll miss connecting with you on Facebook, but look forward to sending you regular Love Notes (you’re signed up, right?!) plus sharing with you on the podcast, Instagram, here on the blog, and through these offerings.
Thank you for being such a bright light in my life! I wish you all good things in 2022 and beyond. x
PS I’ll be posting my Year in Review shortly which may offer insights on this year’s changes. More soon!
December 26, 2021
New Year’s Day Virtual Retreat
Ready to start the new year with a proven roadmap of tranquility tools?
If yes, I’d love to invite you to join me for intention setting and creative connection on Saturday, January 1 from 2-4 pm ET. This virtual retreat is an opportunity to reflect and dream within a like-hearted community.
Streamed from my home in Washington, DC, this two-hour live experience includes inspiration, education, and the practices of journaling and creativity.
In addition, you’ll receive a pre-recorded one-hour yoga and mindfulness video to do before we gather and to personalize this into a three-hour retreat.
Dig deep and turn inward as we consciously create our new year.
December 22, 2021
Tranquility du Jour #572: Sit Down to Rise Up
In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with guest Shelly Tygielski about her new book, Sit Down to Rise Up. Hear how radical self-care can change the world, the importance of showing up and taking small steps, and how to set up your own mutual aid network.
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Upcoming Events
Tranquility Coterie: Yearlong immersion into the TDJ lifestyle {10 SPOTS LEFT}
New Year’s Virtual Retreat:
January 1, 2-4 pm ET
Shelly Tygielski is the author of Sit Down to Rise Up and founder of the global grassroots mutual aid organization Pandemic of Love. Her work has been featured by over 100 media outlets, including CNN Heroes, The Tamron Hall Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, CBS This Morning, the New York Times, and the Washington Post. A trauma-mindfulness teacher and a Garrison Institute Fellow, she has been called one of the “12 Powerful Women of the Mindfulness Movement” By Mindful.org and teaches self-care and resilience at organizations around the world. Visit her online at http://www.shellytygielski.com.
Find Our GuestInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/mindfulskatergirlFacebook Personal: http://www.facebook.com/shellytygielskiFacebook Professional: http://www.facebook.com/shellymeditationTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/shellytygielskiYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/bentleyangelLinked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shellymindfulness/Book: https://www.shellytygielski.com/sit-down-to-rise-up/
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December 15, 2021
Tranquility du Jour #571: Tranquil Holidays
In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I share my top 10 tips for a tranquil holiday season, updates on offerings, and inspiration for taking care of yourself during this time.
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EventsAnnual Program: The Coterie starts December 31
New Year’s Virtual Retreat on January 1, 2-4 pm ET
1. Get outside.
2. Center yourself.
3. Give.
4. Be kind.
5. Breathe.
6. Travel lightly {and off-peak}. Print and save this Tranquil Travel checklist.
7. Express gratitude.
8. Get moving.
9. Celebrate.
10. Dream.
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December 14, 2021
Pet Loss Support Group Tonight
Join me for a free hour-long support group catered to those experiencing loss or anticipated loss of their pets via Zoom from 7:30 – 8:30 pm ET tonight, Tuesday, December 14.
During our time together we’ll discuss the specific challenges of pet loss, share our pet’s story (optional), learn copying strategies, explore ways to memorialize our furbabies, and more.
Please bring these optional items: a pen and paper to take notes, a photo of your pet, a drink to sip during our virtual gathering.
I look forward to working with you and helping you through this challenging process! x
December 6, 2021
Tranquility du Jour #570: Creativity & Change
In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with returning guest Christine Mason Miller about her new book, Notes from the Rocket. Hear the story behind the book, how a move and loss have shaped her, and ways to make your art—even if it’s sporadic.
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Upcoming Events
Tranquility Coterie:
Yearlong immersion into the TDJ lifestyle
New Year’s Virtual Retreat:
January 1, 2-4 pm ET
Christine Mason Miller is an author and artist who has been guiding others toward a meaningful life for more than twenty years. Her experience with writing, publishing, licensing, and teaching have established her as an experienced, compassionate authority on how to bring dreams to life, particularly those related to writing and publishing a book. Her online course, The Conscious Booksmith, has supported hundreds of aspiring authors on their book creation journey. Christine is the author, artist and illustrator of six books, each one distinctive and unique in its topic, scope, and design. Her most recent—Notes from The Rocket—is now available on her website.
A graduate of Virginia Tech and the University of Georgia, Christine’s career began in 1995 with the creation of an independent greeting card line called Swirly. Over the course of a decade, Swirly evolved into an internationally known brand with more than 1200 retailers and clients that included Target, Barnes + Noble, JoAnn Fabrics, and the Girl Scouts of America. Swirly designs were licensed for a wide array of gift, stationery, and home decor items and an illustrated gift book translated into three languages. After shifting her creative efforts to original mixed media artwork, she organized and participated in over a dozen gallery shows and exhibits before launching her second gift and stationery line, The Christine Mason Miller Collection, in 2009, in collaboration with Demdaco.
Christine’s work has appeared in numerous print and online publications such as Mabel Magazine, Bella Grace, Modern Creative Life, and Dharma Mamas. She has facilitated workshops and retreats at venues across the country, including Esalen Institute in Big Sur, was a speaker at the 2016 and 2018 Brave Girl Symposium, and was one of ten artists featured in Indie Kindred, a documentary film by Jen Lee about artistic collaboration.
Christine lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with her husband and their chocolate lab Tilda.
Find Our GuestMentioned in the ShowHoliday Pop-Up Replay
Christine’s Latest Book: Notes from the Rocket
Previous Interviews with Christine:
#441 The Meandering River of Unfathomable Joy
#428 Transitions
#384 Moving Water
#235 Desire to Inspire
#153 Ordinary Sparkling Moments
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December 4, 2021
Meet The Coterie
This year my energy has been wrapped into answering, “What brings me joy, makes a contribution, and feels right for my future direction?” I’ve also been exploring how to streamline my offerings.
After careful consideration, I’ve decided to let go of national and international in-person retreats, seasonal TDJ Lives, and the book club to create more space.
2022 will be ALL ABOUT THE COTERIE and the main way to work together.
WHAT’S A COTERIEAccording to Macmillian Dictionary, a coterie is small group of people doing things together. And, truth be told, I loved how it sounded! Tranquility Coterie is your place to connect, grow, and thrive within a like-hearted community.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE COTERIE(NEW) a monthly workshop to kickoff the month’s Year of Tranquility theme and to connect as a community, (NEW) an in-person fête chez moi in DC, monthly Co-Creating Sessions, (NEW) a celebratory welcome soirée on the afternoon of New Year’s Eve, four seasonal retreats starting with New Year’s Day, (NEW) a private resource library, a private community on Mighty Networks, TDJ eco-fashion discount shopping days, snail mail, optional accountability partner, event replays, a few guest teachers, and (NEW) a beautiful enhanced workbook filled with all your events.
TO JOIN THE COTERIE1. STEP ONE
You’ll hear back within 48 hours.
2. STEP TWO
Purchase the full year HERE ($997)
Sign up for the 6-month payment plan HERE ($177/month)
WHAT HAPPENS NEXTOnce I’ve received your application (step one) and, if accepted, payment (step two), I’ll send you a note confirming your spot with dates to save and ways to join our first events (including the New Year’s Day Virtual Retreat). Later this month I’ll send you The Coterie workbook and welcome videos. We’ll start on December 31 with our Welcome Soirée. Woo-hoo!
I can’t wait to receive your application and I hope to spend 2022 with you in this full-fledged tranquility immersion! If you have any questions, please reach out.
November 29, 2021
Tranquility du Jour #569: Simplify
In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I share inspiration for simplification and 5 tips to help us simplify during this holiday season and beyond plus an invite to Saturday’s TDJ Holiday Pop-Up for journaling and planning time.
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EventsTDJ Holiday Pop-Up on December 4, 1-2 pm ET
Annual Program: The Coterie {join the waitlist}
Pet Loss Support Group on December 14, 7:30 pm ET
New Year’s Virtual Retreat on January 1, 2-4 pm ET
1. Limit Media Consumption
2. Establish Routines
3. Create Space
4. Reflect
5. Contribute
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November 22, 2021
Tranquility du Jour #568: Managing Resources
In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I share 10 tips on managing your precious resources of time, energy, and money during this holiday season and beyond. Plus a shout-out to Hip Tranquil Chick’s 15th birthday and the Daybook’s 10th birthday!
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EventsTDJ Holiday Pop-Up December 4, 1-2 pm ET
Annual Program {join the waitlist}
Pet Loss Support Group December 14, 7:30 pm ET
1. Take a Sabbath
2. Say No.
3. Organize.
4. Create MITs.
5. Try the Pomodoro Technique.
6. Batch Tasks/Single Task.
7. Mindful Food/Drink.
8. Go DIY.
9. Mindful Shopping.
10. Save
Daybook
Hip Tranquil Chick
Year of Tranquility
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November 20, 2021
Tranquility du Jour Daybook
Two weeks ago I sat fireside watching a documentary and spent an hour filling in my new Tranquility du Jour Daybook. Setting up for a new year feels like a blank slate and a chance to begin again (although each new day offers this, too).
Surrounded by Crayola markers (pink, of course) and washi tape, I added daily and monthly dates plus holidays and began to pen
a few bucket list dreams . . .
and places to visit in the new year. Paris anyone?!
to grab your copy of this 272-page planner chock-full of tips, tranquility tools, checklists, and resources. PLUS daily, weekly, monthly, and seasonal planning. The Daybook is a tranquility roadmap that takes you through the new year with ease, intention, and a deeper connection to yourself. And don’t forget the many bonuses!
Happy planning, dreaming, and reflecting.Pssst, want a peek into this planner’s history?See it here and enjoy a few fun resources!
