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Tickets + Perks

Did you know that  half of the June 9 TDJ Soirée tickets are already gone?

Last week I wrote a blog post describing the day and you may enjoy reading it here. Filled with sensory delights such as chandeliers and art, yummy vegan nosh, green juice and organic wine, scents of lavender and fresh flowers, jazzy tunes, and the silky feel of TranquiliT clothing, this is the very FIRST daylong TDJ masterclass!

We have guests coming from LA, NY, NJ, and the DC area and you’ll meet a few of them here over the next month. Consider taking a weekend Artist Date and nourish your soul with us.

Luxe goody bag ($100 value), masterclass programming ($299 value based on Tranquility Salon), fine dining and happy hour at the #6 vegan resto in the freaking world ($150 value), customized event workbook and welcome kit ($49 value), like-hearted connections (priceless), and more. $598 value for $299. 

Includes everything in General Admission, plus a follow-up virtual class ($49 value), VIP seating and registration, tee ($58 value), signed book of your choice including the new Daybook ($15-$48 value),  25% off mentoring and TranquiliT, and more. $753 value for $449.

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Tranquility du Jour #451: Racial Justice, Diversity + Inclusion

In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Latoya Peterson about racial justice, diversity, inclusion, and more.

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Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #451: Racial Justice, Diversity, and Inclusion.




Upcoming Events

Pigs, Pugs & Pinot: April 28, 3-5pm

Yoga + the Animals: June 8 at Burleigh Manor Animal Sanctuary

TDJ Soirée: June 9 in DC [only half of tickets remain]

TDJ Live: June 23 at 8pm [Free, online]

Tranquility in Tuscany: July 13-20 in Italy [4 spots]

Luna Yoga Advanced Teacher Training: September 21 and 22 in Montreal, Canada

Guest

A certified media junkie, Latoya Peterson provides a hip-hop feminist and anti-racist view on pop culture with a special focus on video games, film, television, and music.

One of Forbes Magazine’s 30 Under 30 rising stars in media for 2013, she is best known for the award winning blog Racialicious.com – the intersection of race and pop culture. She is currently the Deputy Editor, Digital Innovation for ESPN’s The Undefeated. Previously, she was an Editor-at-Large at Fusion, the Senior Digital Producer for The Stream, a social media driven news show on Al Jazeera America and a John S. Knight Journalism 2012-2013 Fellow at Stanford University focusing on mobile technology and digital access. She produced a YouTube series on Girl Gamers and is currently working on virtual and augmented reality projects.

Her work has been published in ESPN Magazine, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Essence, Spin, Vibe, Marie Claire, The American Prospect, the Guardian and many other outlets. She was a contributor to Jezebel.com. Her essay, “The Not Rape Epidemic” was published in the anthology Yes Means Yes: Visions of Female Sexual Power and a World Without Rape (Seal Press, 2008). She also contributed “The Feminist Existential Crisis (Dark Children Remix)” to the anthology Feminism for Real: Deconstructing the Academic Industrial Complex of Feminism (CCPA, 2011).

As a digital media consultant, Latoya Peterson has worked with brands like NPR, Wikipedia, and Weber-Shandwick to provide demographic analysis, ideas on improving user experience, and specialized outreach. She was also a guest host for WEAA’s Michael Eric Dyson Show and a contributor/substitute digital producer for Al-Jazeera International’s version of The Stream.

She was also a Harvard Berkman Center Affiliate, a Poynter Institute Sensemaking Fellow, and one of the inaugural Public Media Corps fellows.
Savvy Sources

Find Latoya

Website
Twitter
Writing
Speaking

Mentioned in the podcast

Racialicious

Podcast interview with authors of Manifesta

TDJ Eat Plants

Tranquility du Jour Online



NEW Book: Year of Tranquility (comes with FIVE bonuses)
Eye candy on Instagram
Follow along on Facebook
Watch YouTube


More Tranquility

Shop seasonless, vegan, locally-made, eco-friendly fashion: TranquiliT
Browse my 6 Books
Tranquility-filled E-courses
Download the Tranquility du Jour Podcast App: iPhone and Android
Read about my passion for animals

Favor

Pen a review on iTunes and/or share this podcast via social media.
Pen a review of my books on Amazon or Goodreads.


Techy

To listen, click on the player at the top of the post or click here to listen to older episodes.
New to podcasting? Get more info at Podcast 411.
Do you have iTunes? Click here and subscribe to the podcast to get the latest episode as released.
Get the Tranquility du Jour apps to download the podcast “automagically” on iOS or Android

 

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Tranquility du Jour #450: What’s Changed Since #400

In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I muse on life lately (plans, projects, what’s on my mind), the never-ending search for balance (answering your questions), and share what’s changed since episode 400 (hint: a lot).

New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here.

Join our bi-weekly Love Notes and access Tranquil Treasures.

 


Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #450: What’s Changed Since #400




Upcoming Events

Pigs, Pugs & Pinot: April 28, 3-5pm

Yoga + the Animals: June 8 at Burleigh Manor Animal Sanctuary

TDJ Soirée: June 9 in DC [only half of tickets remain]

TDJ Live: June 23 at 8pm [Free, online]

Tranquility in Tuscany: July 13-20 in Italy [4 spots]

Luna Yoga Advanced Teacher Training: September 21 and 22 in Montreal, Canada

Savvy Sources

Mentioned in the podcast

Tranquility du Jour #400

The Art of Evolution blog post

Upcoming Daybook

Transitions by William Bridges

Write it Down, Make it Happen by Henriette Klauser

John Evans work

Lollypop Farm

2013 Tranquility Tour

Tranquility du Jour Online



NEW Book: Year of Tranquility (comes with FIVE bonuses)
Eye candy on Instagram
Follow along on Facebook
Watch YouTube


More Tranquility

Shop seasonless, vegan, locally-made, eco-friendly fashion: TranquiliT
Browse my 6 Books
Tranquility-filled E-courses
Download the Tranquility du Jour Podcast App: iPhone and Android
Read about my passion for animals

Favor

Pen a review on iTunes and/or share this podcast via social media.
Pen a review of my books on Amazon or Goodreads.


Techy

To listen, click on the player at the top of the post or click here to listen to older episodes.
New to podcasting? Get more info at Podcast 411.
Do you have iTunes? Click here and subscribe to the podcast to get the latest episode as released.
Get the Tranquility du Jour apps to download the podcast “automagically” on iOS or Android

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In two months . . .

After arriving to downtown Washington, DC  via plane, train, Lyft, bike, car, or on foot on a quiet Sunday morning, picture yourself walking into Elizabeth’s (named #6 best vegan-friendly dining around the world), an exquisitely-furnished townhouse built in 1880 filled with chandeliers, flowers, and love. You’re warmly welcomed and given a goody bag filled with luxe treats.

Feeling excited about the day, you head upstairs to grab your spot and set down your personal items at the white tablecloth seating. Spotting the early morning nourishment, you savor green juice and a vegan almond ricotta beignet with ginger-orange marmalade while mingling with like-hearted guests before our programming begins.

The TranquiliT pop-up will be open to add any necessary locally-sewn, eco-friendly staples to your wardrobe. Our local seamstress will be available for tailoring while long-time TranquiliT aficionados will help you choose pieces that fit your lifestyle.

I’ll kick off the day at 10:30am with intention setting, a recap of the agenda, and the story about why I created this first daylong experience in over a decade. Then we’ll journal, explore our dreams, engage in a meditation, learn ways to deepen self-care, shed limiting self-beliefs, and contemplate what brings us meaning before lunch.

This high-rated resto is known for its tasty and artsy vegan food (even among non-vegans). Imagine noshing on roasted garlic gnocchi with vodka flamed cherry tomatoes, cold smoked spring asparagus confit with toasted pecans, cold pressed heirloom beets with pistachios, spicy kale chips, and more! You’ll feel satiated, light, and energized.

And, yes, of course, there’s dessert: strawberry and beet sorbet with fennel foam.

Following lunch, we’ll return to inspiring programming that includes everyday activism, art journaling, incorporating creativity into daily life, and showcasing your signature style. The style portion will even include a mini fashion show to bring the concepts to life.

Before we launch into happy hour, Tim and I will record a live podcast with you as the studio audience. We did these during each stop of the 2013 Tranquility Tour and it’s a lively way to wrap up our day.

The event will culminate with small bites such as beet tartare, smoked parsnip soup sip, tomato sashimi, and organic red and white wine. Feeling refreshed with an action plan, happy belly, and open heart, you’ll hug me and newfound friends goodbye before heading to the airport or walking home.

This immersive day will provide a gentle mid-year nudge of support and inspiration to create and live a life you love. Filled with new material and oldie but goodie staples, this is the first full-day Tranquility du Jour experience I’ve offered.

We’ve sold through half the tickets and it wouldn’t be the same without you. Learn more and secure your spot here. I can’t wait to celebrate our community and YOU in two months! Bisous. x

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Crystals

I grew up hiking the hills of Oklahoma and stashing small quartz rocks into my pockets. Strewn about the house, these chunky clear stones served as souvenirs from our family outings.

While exploring spirituality in my early adult years, I learned that some believe crystals to hold energy and power. You’ll often find these rocks in new age stores, yoga studios, bookstores, museums and more.

Rose quartz is associated with love, so I’ve had the chunky pink rock (on the left in above photo) in my bedroom for years. I recently decided to take it into my office to add more texture to the space. She seemed lonely, so while in Colorado I had my eye on picking up an amethyst and clear quartz (shown above).

Not sure why I thought those two would be the right addition (besides the obvious calming color coordination), so I googled their properties in the gem store. Both felt like the perfect pairing with rose quartz. Amethyst is associated with reducing stress and anxiety while clear quartz appears to be the be-all-end-all crystal.

I’ve set them out on a mirrored table in front of clients along with flowers and other comforting touches.

While I haven’t experienced the healing powers associated with crystals, I thought incorporating them into a therapeutic setting would be a nice touch. Why? They’re pretty, offer a tactile experience, and, if they do offer even a smidgen  of the promised perks, I figured we could all benefit from having them around.

Curious about crystals? I found these these online guides by Energy Muse and by Gabby Bernstein that you may enjoy.

I also incorporate aromatherapy, fluffy pillows and throws, table lamps, tea, and other touches to make the environment as therapeutic as possible. [Disclaimer: While I don’t believe any of these are substitutes for therapy, I believe they do enhance the setting.]

Do you have a go-to crystal or healing touch that you’ve incorporated in your home or office? Do tell! Bisous. x

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Upcoming Podcast 450, Oh My!

This week we’ll be releasing podcast 450. My how the past 14 years of Tranquility du Jour have flown!

Funny, I used to have to explain the concept of a podcast to people. “It’s like an online radio show,” I’d proclaim. Now, they’re part of many peoples’ daily lives.

For 450, I thought it may be fun to share stories and lessons since our last milestone, 400, in July 2017. At the time of that podcast release, I did my best to imply normalcy despite the fact that my world was turning on its head with the upcoming sale of the studio.

Since this episode won’t release until mid-week, if you have something you’d like addressed, please let me know in the comments below or by emailing me. I love hearing from you!

Thanks for listening and here’s to 450 more! Bisous. x

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Month in Review

March in Review

Looking through these photos, I was surprised to see that March was filled with such varied adventures. Isn’t that often the case when you review a larger chunk versus a few days? I’m like, “Wow, what a month!”

March included taking in Washington Ballet’s “Sleeping Beauty” performance, attending four days of a therapy conference, hosting the Online Book Launch Fete and Spring TDJ Live, playing in Colorado, taking a hand lettering class (why is it so hard?), collaborating with clients, taking 9 ballet classes, releasing 4 podcasts and 3 love notes, reading Lightly and Girl, Stop Apologizing, releasing the spring TranquiliT collection, hiring a consultant to deepen my client work, seeing Gretchen Rubin discuss her new book Outer Order, Inner Calm, singing along at a Krishna Das kirtan, creating three new TranquiliT videos, savoring a weekend in West Virginia, making Pigs & Pugs Project micro-grants, finding a charity for our camper, Miss Lillie, going on dozens of walks with the pups, chatting with my accountant in prep for taxes, releasing the TDJ Soiree tickets and finalizing all the details at Elizabeth’s.

On the plane back from Colorado I read through my March Dreams and was able to check nearly 70% of them off. Not too bad considering some are definitely more longer-term plans. Those have already been penned into April. And they may make it to May or beyond. It’s okay!

As I look at April’s overarching theme, I see a wish for shifts: to create more spaciousness in my schedule (less phone time) and in my home (more deep cleans/donations). It’s all a work in progress and taking the time monthly to pause, reflect, and dream helps keep me connected to the bigger picture.

If you haven’t done it yet, pull out your Year of Tranquility, planner, or journal and consider your April or spring dreams. I’m rooting for you! Bisous. x

April Dreams

Decrease daily phone usage to 1-2 hours

12 ballet classes

Strong showing at Pigs, Pugs & Pinot

Complete taxes

Finalize Daybook

Open up space at home

Finalize Spring/Summer TranquiliT Lookbook

Reorganize schedule for efficiency

Donate camper

Finish Veterinary Social Work module

Read two books

Release 2-4 podcasts and 2-4 Love Notes

Learn lots at continuing education classes

Savvy Sources

Why You Should Stop Striving For Work/Life Balance

Spring Wellness Essentials

4 Steps To Stop Overindulging

5 Things I Learned From My Therapist About Anxiety

Eileen Fisher is Turning Old Clothes Into Art

Vegan Guide to Easter Eggs

The Shortness of Life: Seneca on Busyness and the Art of Living Wide Rather Than Long

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Colorado Connections

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The alarm went off at 5am Friday. I hopped into the shower, put on my uniform, kissed Tim and the pups goodbye, and called a Lyft to take me to the airport for a 7am flight to Denver. I was off to see Isabella (second to last pic above), a friend from Oklahoma who I’ve known over 30 years, for a girls’ weekend adventure.

My first stop was Tattered Cover bookstore (of course). A few hours later, she picked me up and our journey began. For three days we sipped matcha lattes, stayed up late chatting and reading fireside at our adorable AirBnB, explored Summit County (my home 23 years ago post-college), dipped into Indian Hot Springs, enjoyed live music at Little Bear Saloon, reminisced and dreamed.

Before heading back to DC, I met up with Lisa (last photo) who was one of the first and beloved Tranquil Space teachers before moving out west in 2006. We realized it’s been nearly a decade since we last saw one another and, similar to Isabella, it felt so good to pick up where we’d left off. She’s recently launched L’eela, a CBD-infused skincare line. Listen for her story in an upcoming podcast and TDJ Soiree attendees will get to enjoy samples in their luxe goody bags.

Tim and the pups picked me up at the airport late Monday night and we headed to the Tidal Basin area to see the cherry blossoms. As always, it feels good to be home and, yet, my head is still spinning from the nostalgic whirlwind tour out west.

The DKNY outlet in Silverthorne where I worked has closed. My former second-floor studio apartment that sits adjacent to I 70 now has a new inhabitant. The Gold Pan Saloon in Breckenridge where I spent many weekends dancing into the wee hours to ABBA’s “Dancing Queen” still reeks of alcohol. I spent time with two dear souls who meant so much to me over the years and then, poof, we’re back to our own realities. Isn’t life funny that way? Grateful for the memories and moments. Bisous. x

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Tranquility du Jour #449: Passion for Poetry

In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, Rissa Miller and I discuss her passion for poetry, work at Vegetarian Journal, and love of animals.

New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here.

Join our bi-weekly Love Notes and access Tranquil Treasures.

 


Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #449: Passion for Poetry




Upcoming Events

Pigs, Pugs & Pinot: April 28, 3-5pm

Yoga + the Animals: June 8 at Burleigh Manor Animal Sanctuary

TDJ Soirée: June 9 in DC

TDJ Live: June 23 at 8pm [Free, online]

Tranquility in Tuscany: July 13-20 in Italy [4 spots]

Guest:

Rissa is a working artist living in Maryland. She loves early morning light filtering through stained glass, hot green tea in antique teacups, huge salads picked fresh from the garden and walks in the woods with her husband and their canine companion, Valerio.

She studied writing at New York University/Tisch School of the Arts and photojournalism at Western Kentucky University.

When she’s not writing, Rissa finds her way to local theater and dance performances, loves baking vegan cupcakes, works as support crew for her husband’s OCR team, Mud Not Blood and as often as possible, gets lost in libraries.

Savvy Sources
Find Rissa
Website: rissawrites.com

Book: Goodnight, Poet

Mentioned in the podcast

TDJ Live Spring Replay

Upcoming Daybook

Vegetarian Journal

Tranquility du Jour Online



NEW Book: Year of Tranquility (comes with FIVE bonuses)
Eye candy on Instagram
Follow along on Facebook
Watch YouTube


More Tranquility

Shop seasonless, vegan, locally-made, eco-friendly fashion: TranquiliT
Browse my 6 Books
Tranquility-filled E-courses
Download the Tranquility du Jour Podcast App: iPhone and Android
Read about my passion for animals

Favor

Pen a review on iTunes and/or share this podcast via social media.
Pen a review of my books on Amazon or Goodreads.


Techy

To listen, click on the player at the top of the post or click here to listen to older episodes.
New to podcasting? Get more info at Podcast 411.
Do you have iTunes? Click here and subscribe to the podcast to get the latest episode as released.
Get the Tranquility du Jour apps to download the podcast “automagically” on iOS or Android

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