Writing Down Your Soul: How to Activate and Listen to the Extraordinary Voice Within
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Writing Down Your Soul: How to Activate and Listen to the Extraordinary Voice Within
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#1 Bestseller in New Age & Spirituality, Graphology, Parapsychology, Handwriting Analysis, Creativity, and Journaling
Janet Conner is a writer, poet, and spiritual field guide, but first and always a deep spiritual soul explorer. Since she discovered how to activate a divine Voice by slipping into the theta brain wave state (border between the conscious and the subconscious) while writing, Janet has dedicated herself to exploring and sharing what it means to live at the vibrant intersection of the visible and the invisible.
After hitting rock bottom while escaping domestic abuse, Janet’s inner voice told her to start writing. As she wrote, she gained clarity and strength, and felt an incredible connection to the divine. Today, research scientists are providing peeks into consciousness and how it works. Their findings give clues about what is happening in our bodies, minds, and spirits as we roll pen across paper. Writing Down Your Soul explores this research and instructs how to access the power and beauty of our deepest selves.
If you want to engage in a vibrant conversation with the wisdom that dwells just below your conscious awareness, write. Write every day, at approximately the same time, with passion, honesty, and the intention of speaking with and listening to the voice within.
“If you think this book is not for you because you are a writer and don’t need another writing book, think again!” —Sherry Richert Belul, author of Say it Now
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781642504767 |
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| Publisher: | Mango Media |
| Publication date: | 11/18/2022 |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | eBook |
| Pages: | 258 |
| Sales rank: | 788,968 |
| File size: | 3 MB |
About the Author
Janet Conner is a prayer artist, deep soul explorer, field guide in The Mystic, and devoted daughter of the Feminine Divine and Original Prayer. Janet’s first book, Writing Down Your Soul, became a bestseller, followed by The Lotus and The Lily, Soul Vows, Find Your Soul’s Purpose and more. When “Prayer Artist” came calling, Janet found herself writing a whole new genre of prayer as love songs, redefining prayer altogether, and creating radical prayer intensives with fellow female mystics. She launched the Praying at the Speed of Love podcast to host intimate conversations with authors and teachers about their private prayer lives. Although she can hear the trees in the Hudson River Valley whispering her name, for now Janet lives with silence, solitude, and joy in the tiny town of Ozona, Florida on the Gulf of Mexico. https://janetconner.com/
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From the book:
Just like the wise financial practice of “pay yourself first” creates huge financial benefits over time, the wise spiritual practice of “tell the Voice first” generates huge spiritual benefits over time. Pick a slot in your day to talk with the Voice. Block out ten to fifteen minutes—more when you are under stress. There is no right time or wrong time to write. The time of day doesn't matter; making a commitment and keeping it does.
Most deep soul writers report that they write in the morning before their day begins, even if that means getting up a few minutes early. It's the only way, they say, that they can be sure they'll have uninterrupted time to write.
I love this idea, but I'm too muddle-headed and uncoordinated first thing in the morning. Instead, I like to have my coffee, read the paper, and attack the Sudoku puzzle before I go upstairs to my office. There, I repeat my personal covenant and say my daily writing blessing out loud, blessing my work, my life, and my hands. Then I sit in my writing chair and have at least a ten-minute written conversation with the Voice. When I'm finished, I move to the computer for my professional writing. I'm always tweaking my process, but that's basically the schedule that works for me.
A few writers report that they are able to write during a scheduled hole in their day, such as lunch or mid-morning break. This plan works well when the break is consistent and you can count on privacy. It doesn't work if you're prone to work through your break or if you are concerned that someone will read over your shoulder or ask you what you're doing. If your home life is too chaotic, you might want to look at your work schedule and see if you can create a regular writing break.
Many people in Writing Down Your Soul workshops report that they write just before they fall asleep. I've always known that this kind of writing has a calming effect, but Nancy, a professional woman in her mid-thirties, surprised me and everyone in our deep soul writing class when she blurted out, “I can't wait to journal every night! It completely settles my chatterbox mind. When I write, I'm done, and I don't have to think about my problems any more. For the first time in my adult life, I'm sleeping through the night! I love this practice.” I thought I understood the power of writing, but this writing-as-a-sleeping-pill idea was a new and amazing discovery.
Donna Vernon breaks her writing schedule in two. When Donna first came to a Writing Down Your Soul workshop, she was a massage and colon therapist, a career that “wasn't working.” Today, after rewriting her life, she is the founder of a Web-media firm disseminating information on health and complementary medicine to the world. “I continue to write every day,” Donna told me ten months after the class. “I say my verbal affirmations in the morning, describing my life as I want it to be, then I write whatever comes. At the beginning, it took me twenty minutes or more because my life was so out of sync with what I wanted. Now it's pretty short, more of a to-do list. And I do a gratitude journal at night. I write what I accomplished, how it fits in line with the new self I'm creating. I mention all the gratitude I have for the people I talked to, the situations I was in, even the challenges I faced that day.” Donna has certainly found her perfect writing schedule.
The key to a successful schedule is to write at approximately the same time every day. Don't say, “I'll write when I can.” Trust me, you'll never find the time. It isn't that you don't want to or even try to. The problem isn't you; it's the worried little critic who lives deep inside of you who is scared to death of what's going to happen when you and the Voice start having real conversations. When that little critic gets wind of change, he or she can be counted on to start tossing up all kinds of scheduling blocks. If you find yourself saying, “I'll write later,” or “I'll write after I take care of______” (fill in the blank with everyone who needs you to stop what you're doing and do what they need), your inner critic is doing a good job deflecting you away from something that could change your life. If you find yourself skipping your writing time more than you make it, it doesn't mean you're lazy or weak or too busy; it means your inner critic—not you—is in charge. Get back on top by making a schedule and sticking to it.
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Table of Contents
Foreword Dawn Montefusco 17
Introduction 21
Before We Begin 27
How I Discovered the Voice-or Rather, How the Voice Discovered Me 31
What Is Writing Down Your Soul? 49
What Do I Need? 55
Who or What Is Listening? 67
Why Write? 79
How Do I Write Down My Soul? 93
Step 1 Show Up 94
Step 2 Open Up 108
Step 3 Listen Up 130
Step 4 Follow Up 188
Before We Close 251
Resources 253
Thirty-Day Writing Log 259
Permissions 263
About the Author 266
What People are Saying About This
“In many spiritual traditions, it is an ancient belief that words have miraculous powers and are most powerful when they emerge spontaneously and heartfelt from one's inner being. Janet Conner shows how writing is a powerful catalyst. This is not superstition; it's affirmed through solid, scientific research. This is one of the most effective methods of psychospritual growth available. To learn how to set this process in motion in your lifeWriting Down Your Soul is an invaluable guide.”
—Larry Dossey, MD, author of Healing Words and The Power of Premonitions
“Janet Conner gathers wisdom everywhere she goes. I am delighted that she gets to make this work even more insightful and timeless a volume that has already inspired so many people to deepen their relationship to Life through their own writing.”
—Mary Anne Radmacher, author of Live with Intention
“Janet Conner, prayer artist, scholar, and twenty-first century witch, is a spiritual teacher who knows no bounds. In Writing Down Your Soul, she shows us how to transform ordinary journaling into an ecstatic dialogue with the Divine. I try to follow everything Janet Conner does because she is always on the cutting edge. She has an outsized talent for nourishing today's profound spiritual hunger with ancient practices, like those found in this special book.”
—Rabbi Dr. Tirzah Firestone, author of the award-winning book Wounds into Wisdom
“We've all heard that the wisdom we need is inside us. Janet Conner shows us how to access that wisdom.”
—Victoria Moran, author of Creating a Charmed Life
“From the start, I was riveted by Janet’s personal story and by her profound connection to ‘the Voice’—what she calls Source, God, Spirit, the Universe. This book is not about writing so much as it is about self-care, self-discovery, and a love affair with the mystery of Life. So, if you think this book is not for you because you are not a writer, think again! And if you think this book is not for you because you are a writer and don’t need another writing book, think again! Janet Conner has written a guidebook for how to access places deep within (and around) us, places that hold the key to who we are, what we want, what will support us, and what helps us love and thrive. She’s covered everything we need in order to embark upon this transformational journey—all we have to do is open a page and begin. You’ll be glad you did. (I know I am!)”
—Sherry Richert Belul, author of Say it Now and founder of Simply Celebrate
“Janet Conner is a modern-day mystic who leads others on a journey toward wholeness and inner peace. The path is Deep Soul Writing, a transformative practice that provides those who commit to it a direct experience communicating with the Divine, whoever she may be for you. Each of us is pregnant with potential and full of possibility. In this clear and accessible book, Writing Down Your Soul, Janet guides you step-by-step to ‘hear’ the voice of your inner guide and open your heart to spiritual perception.”
—Susan Matyas, founder of The Ageless Woman program
“I have been an avid reader of everything Janet Conner writes and she is the real deal. Janet is deeply connected to the divine and to pure source. Her wisdom has helped me evolve as a person and to also have the courage to write down my soul. Janet and her story also inspired me to always stay connected to spirit, even when things are hard. Read this book and you'll be truly inspired.”
—Becca Anderson, author of Prayers for Hard Times and Prayers for Calm
“Co-creating and teaching with Janet Conner is always a wonderful and wild adventure as we follow the voices in our dreams, awaken to new soul realizations and synchronicities, and heal our hearts and bodies. Know this! Janet is a patriarchal iconoclast, a crone who speaks into long outdated corridors of belief, bringing us into the present feminine reality of truth and loving wisdom.”
—Meghan Don, award-winning author of Feminine Courage
“When I discovered Writing Down Your Soul in 2012, I had been journaling for sixteen years as a way of navigating my life and connecting to the true Self beyond the ego. Reading Writing Down Your Soul opened me to an even deeper centering practice with my writing. The many exceptional tools in Janet’s transformation guidebook made such a difference that I proposed to our board of directors that we include a note of recommendation for Writing Down Your Soul in the satchels we distribute to cancer patients. Since then, the journals in each satchel (over 1,100 distributed per year) have included a bookmark with a photo of the book cover and a suggestion to explore ‘how to activate and listen to the extraordinary voice within’ on their healing journey. I highly recommend Writing Down Your Soul for novices, as well as experienced writers.”
—Kathleen Graham, vice president of production at the Satchels of Caring Foundation www.satchelsofcaring.org
“JOY—this is the acronym I created for the Journey Of Yourself: this is exactly what Writing Down Your Soul has taught me. Implementing this sacred, daily practice has been the most purely magical journey into the mystic and myself thus far in my life. Janet Conner is a living Goddess, truly listening to her own Feminine Divine voice and sharing that voice, and prayer with the world.”
—Kiersten McIntire, creator of WEST: Women Empowered Stronger Together podcast
“Before I was introduced to Writing Down Your Soul, I had no idea of the power of divine dialogue. As someone who read the book and took all my angst and confusion to the page, I know that there’s no better way to access my inner wisdom than to ask for guidance and wait for the Divine to respond. Janet’s evocative writing style makes Writing Down Your Soul a real page-turner, a holy thriller! As a Prayer Artist who receives and shapes and channels prayer, Janet’s brand of spiritual wisdom is a rare gift. To date, Writing Down Your Soul remains a firm favorite of mine and will always have pride of place on my bookshelf.”
—Uma Girish, spiritual mentor and author of Losing Amma, Finding Home and Lessons from Grace: What a Baby Taught Me about Living and Loving
“In modern times, when we are overwhelmed by the noise of information coming at us from all directions, our most important guide comes from the wisdom we hold within. In Writing Down Your Soul, Janet Conner gives us an accessible way to discover and create a deep relationship with this voice of inner wisdom. By following the suggestions in this book, you will develop a practice that is always available to you and which will open you up to living in alignment with the voice of your soul. Janet teaches directly from her own experiences and teaches us to trust the insights that this writing practice gifts us.”
—Catherine Anderson, creative guide and author of Meeting Your Soul on the Labyrinth: SoulCollage® and the Labyrinth as Pathways for Transformation
“With intuitive genius, Janet Conner has plumbed the depths of her soul to recover lost ways of connecting with the spiritual realms. She is a wise guide, a generous collaborator with others on the path of the divine feminine, and a warm and open-hearted companion as we all try to make sense together of these unraveling times. Janet is reclaiming the lost possibilities of prayer at a moment when we need prayer more than ever. Bless her for the great gifts of her writing and her teaching.”
—Perdita Finn, author of The Way of the Rose: The Radical Path of the Divine Feminine Hidden in the Rosary
“When synchronicity leads you to Janet Conner and her delicious deep soul writing process, you must dive in with your whole heart, knowing you are surely and deftly being guided to a power-full remembering of the Wise One you have always been and are always becoming. Writing Down Your Soul will crack you open to a multidimensional world on the page and in your life, a dance of ecstatic union between you and your most sacred Self.”
—Keren A. Brown CPCC, Midlife Mystery Coach www.wisewomanmysteries.com
“Writing Down Your Soul is the essential parenting tool that should be in the pocket of every parent. It allows us all to access our own inner guidance and the voice within to support us through our most difficult moments in parenting and in life. Once learned, it requires only paper and a pen, but it opens up a world of possibilities by getting us into the theta brainwave state where we can get out of our own patterns and heads and into our hearts to find our way back to connection with ourselves and our families.”
—Rebecca Thompson-Hitt, founder of Consciously Parenting and author of Consciously Parenting, Creating Connection, and three more in the series
“Do you know that all the answers you are searching for are already inside of you? Writing Down Your Soul is a spiritual guide to developing a daily conversation with Spirit/Source through soul writing. Janet Conner teaches you how to connect with your soul, ask powerful questions and receive even more powerful answers, and develop your intuition, all by utilizing the practice of deep soul writing.”
—Mal Duane, author of Broken Open
“Writing Down Your Soul is a brilliant book I return to over and over again to explore my own creative soul medicine. Janet Conner is a modern-day muse, a mystical guide-ess, and inspiring storyteller who empowers us to hear our unique internal voices so we can express, live, and be the highest version of ourselves—the version desperately needed in our chaotic world.”
—Emma Kupu Mitchell, depth numerologist, elemental astrologer, and Soul Medicine Artist emmakupumitchell.com
“If there is one rule for authentic and deeply lived writing, it is ‘Write like your life depends on it—because it does!’ Self-expression is soul-expression, and to express our souls is why we are alive. I don’t know a better guide on that path than Janet Conner. She’s written like her life depended on it, because it did, and she invites you to do the same.”
—Clark Strand, author of Now Is the Hour of Her Return: Poems in Praise of the Divine Mother Kali