During the Self-Publishing coaching call earlier today, one of the members discussed her paranormal book for teens, so naturally I mentioned @Elizabeth O'Carroll as someone to connect with. I had interviewed Elizabeth about paranormal activity months ago, and know I shouldn't have been surprised that the first person to pop on our co-writing call tonight was Elizabeth, but there she was. And then the room glowed bright pink. @Ryan Clark had a beautiful sunset playing on his computer. The hot pink glow made me think about Dolly and her being present on our call. There we were—Elizabeth, Ryan, @Shannon Zagst, and me—each arriving with whatever we had brought into the room, and each moment connecting to another. I have been fascinated by the idea that we are all one and instantly connected on the spiritual plane the moment someone thinks about us, and us them. It's like an invisible thread that connects each of us. Isn't it extraordinary that when we think about someone, they call or text, or you run into them the next day even though you haven't seen them in ages? This is the kind of magic that occurs in Sacred Writing Sessions. Who came to mind as you read this—and what might happen if you reached out to them?

Happy Saturday, Portal Pals, I am deeply grateful for your presence here. First, can I still call you 'Portal Pals' since I changed our community name from The Language Portal to Sacred Writing? I mean the energy is the same, and we are still accessing and writing in The Portal. It's the means by which people discover us who don't know the magic of this community and the sacred writing session. Today's shoutout is to Karin Davis who is at the top of the 7-day and 30-day leaderboard. Not only that but she's top of the 7-day leaderboard in Self-Publishing Skool. I'd like to ce Karin is an author and writer of non-fiction, such as Star Lineages. and is looking for guidance to publish her books. She is on Skool to raise our vibration, bringing love and harmony, and share her work as an acrylic artist of aquatic sea life and lighthouses. Please join me in celebrating Karin, each of you, and the rain. If you remember, we've had a month of fire storms in central BC where I live. Added to our own dense smoke was that from Washington and Idaho. What are you celebrating today?

The moment I heard about Dolly Parton yesterday, I thought about Miley Cyrus. I think we shall all remember where we were and the clasping of our chest when we heard that Dolly had transitioned into the Spiritual Realm. This is part of what I wrote in this morning's Co-Writing Session. First, I looked up her birthday, January 19, 1946 and saw she was an 8 of Diamonds - The Sun Card. Of course, she was. Dolly's Light will continue to shine bright. She was a legend and her legacy will continue to ripple through the generations. Dear to my heart was her generosity in providing millions of children the gift of receiving books. The Imagination Library has provided children with 300 million books to date, and was inspired in 1998 by her father who couldn't read or write. Dolly's voice was angelic, and she was a prolific songwriter with 3000 songs to her credit. More than anything she was an extraordinary storyteller. Her light and lightheartedness will be missed by all who loved and admired her. My heart goes out to her family and all who Dolly embraced as family. We shall always love you, Dolly. January 19, 1946 - August 25, 2026. The day the angelic realm receives the glorious voice of Dolly. What is your favourite memory or song by Dolly?

So much of what we practice inside The Language Portal begins with pausing to listen. We become present, and the noise quiets. We stop trying to force the perfect sentence and listen for what is already there. Next week, I’ll bring some of this work into a much bigger room when I speak at Elizabeth Ocean's Catalyst event. And look at the women we'll be learning alongside! Renée Warren, Kristen Boss, Kelly Roach, Anita Guerini, Lady JB Owen, and Elizabeth Ocean are the keynote speakers, and many more women will share their wisdom throughout the week. I'm excited to be part of it, and I'd love to have some Portal Pals in the room with me. If you'd like to join us inside, drop CATALYST below and I'll send you the link.

It feels like I'm in a time warp. How is it almost mid-August? There's an interesting paradox with time. We all have 24 hours in a day, yet how we view and spend our time is what matters. Sometimes chilling at the beach, walking barefoot on the grass, or sitting with your feet in a mountain-fed river feels like a luxurious use of time. But what if it isn't? What if it rejuvenates you? Makes you realize what's important? Helps you prioritize what really needs your attention? Activates your creative flow? What if slowing down isn't taking time away from your work or writing, but helping you recognize what deserves your devotion? P.S. Ready to bend time with writing? Check the calendar for our co-writing sessions this week.