Finding My Inner Author: Preparing for the Tom Bird Retreat Week 2

In my last post I mentioned I had just received my attendee pack of goodies for Tom Bird's Write Your Book in 5 Days Retreat. I have finished reading the first book, You Were Born to Write by Tom Bird, and attended my first webinar.

I began reading You Were Born to Write. On Page eight it states not to go any further into the book until I have a fast pen and two 14x17 drawing pads. Literal Me went right out to the craft store for drawing pads. Thank goodness they were on sale. During the webinar Tom said that we will not be doing the exercises in the book. Hmm… perhaps I should take a sketch class…

In the first part of the book Tom offers 17 Writing Principles which are basically affirmations created to counteract false beliefs. One of these really hit me; I actually cried when I read it.

Principle #4

All the inspiration we need is already inside of us.

“When you were born, as exhibited by your free flowing, expressive, heartfelt, unconditional, spontaneous living patterns at the time, being directly connected to your Source through your CCM (Creative Connected Mind) was natural, until being so open and expressive led to pain.”

“You had learned to speak and speak you did, maybe too loudly, to openly, and too honestly.”

I won’t bore you with all the memories that flooded my mind when I read that but let’s just say that the fact I am sharing my emotional reaction with you is proof to me that something has already shifted inside. Who ever heard of an author afraid of sharing emotion? Exactly the point.

This retreat is not only about writing a large number of words per day; it is about getting to the core of what blocks you from prolific writing. Tom is all about changing the innermost blocks and releasing the innermost you. In fact, Tom is so intent on making sure the transformation is complete he has arranged for bodywork therapists to be available during the retreat.

During the webinar Tom introduced us to Lori Zeltwanger, PT, owner of Advanced Release Therapy. Lori is a Physical Therapist who specializes in facilitating the release of physical, emotional and energetic blockages. I am hoping to have a few sessions with Lori so I can share with you how the bodywork adjuncts Tom’s method.

Until next time…
Robyn Chausse

Come with me! There are a few spaces still available for the March 24-29 retreat at the beautiful Sedona Rouge. Special prices are available for both the retreat and the hotel rooms.

Check out Tom’s June and August retreats; the first 12 to sign up receive special pricing! Contact Tom at TomBird@TomBird.com.