I had the honor of interviewing Tara Spicer, Creative Goddess of Journals for Empowerment. 

Tracee

Does everyone have power within themselves to discover?  

Tara

I believe that we are in our own unique location, on our own personal path of development. Wherever that may be, is exactly where we are meant to be right now. The most important thing to be aware of is that we are on a path of self development and self discovery and that this path can be revealed to anyone who takes the time to observe, map and modify their thoughts and actions. Every now and then we need to stop, discover and connect with our own inner ‘blue print’ of what our greatest life and self is, and ask ourselves if our current thoughts and actions are in line with achieving this. At our Australian launch of the “Journal for the Modern Goddess”, Dr Sue Curtis (www.ortran.com.au) described to our audience of Modern Goddesses, the underlying elements of the empowering and healing journey that one may embark on through journaling as a part of daily life. That your journal is not just a book, but a sacred space for mapping your unconscious meanderings, dis-empowering negative elements and creating and empowering positive elements and patterns within yourself. Dr Curtis gave a heartfelt talk on the “deep well of power” that we each carry within us that can be tapped into through journaling and other techniques in order to empower our own lives.  

Tracee

How will journaling help women discover their own power? 

Tara

Journaling is a means to self empowerment through the mapping and recognition of both positive and negative elements that we invite and allow into our day to day lives. Our journal becomes a map of where we are on our own path and invites us to take the time to ponder and create the life and self that we would most like to emanate. We can take the opportunity to discover the negative elements that have been holding us back and we can choose to create and work with positive affirmations that encourage one to move forward and be empowered. Every action on a day to day basis then becomes a stepping stone on our own path to becoming our greatest self… our happiest self. Journaling in a free form style, where one simply writes what comes to mind for a set period of time every day, over a number of sessions, becomes a form of meditation.  This allows you to connect with your intuition, with your higher self more deeply and one may find that journaling in this manner over time brings great insight into the direction that their life needs to be heading. This again offers great self-empowerment with the greater clarity of past, present and potential future. Each of our Journals comes with a tailored Guided Meditation CD that offers further insight, guidance and powerful affirmation for creating the next step of your journey in self-discovery and self-empowerment. Sit back, relax and know that just by taking the time to listen, you are already making positive changes in your life to further empower yourself.  

Tracee

Will journaling help women rid themselves of their hang-ups?  

Tara

Our Journal for the Modern Goddess allows one to discover the negative elements that have been holding them back from reaching their full potential and happiness… throughout the Journal we offer affirmations that can then replace these negative patterns in order to create positive thoughts and actions… it is important to not just try to let go of something we no longer need, but replace it with something more positive so that energy still flows to this part of our lives, but in a more positive way. If this idea seems a little scary, then you can simply sit back and listen to our Fear Release Guided Meditation where you are taken on a Journey to gently release blocks and hang-ups and replace them with positive energy. This can be done without even pondering what those negative energies may have been and you will notice that in the days following this exercise, that you may simply feel lighter and more positive… it is not necessarily important to focus on what negative elements are being released from your life… merely focus on the positive energies that you are NOW inviting INTO your life. TraceeWhy did you feel regular journals weren’t adequate?  

Tara

Here at Journals for Empowerment, we wanted to offer more than just a book to write! We have worked hard to create a Journal that becomes your own sacred space that also offers affirmation, guidance and empowerment! With the added Guided Meditation CD and beautiful bookmark, we feel that the package is complete. Our Journals offer one a number of means through which they can discover themselves and their greatest potential, and they can choose which means they would like to use to suit their mood and energy levels on any given day. I think that is important to do something each day that moves you forward or celebrates your forward momentum. Every day offers different challenges and different energy levels and I believe it is necessary to have number of different tools that can still inspire, but accommodate for your energy levels on that day. Some days I might be inspired to write pages, then other days I may be too tired and just play the CD as I lie in bed at the end of the day and as a busy mum and Creative Goddess, some days, it is just enough for me to glimpse at the image on the cover as I rush past and be reminded that I AM A GODDESS and this energy lifts me and reminds me to stop and take a breath.TraceeWhat inspired the art in these journals?  

Tara

In creating the art for our Journal for the Modern Goddess, I wanted this image to be especially meaningful. The resulting image is an image that, from my heart honours the great Goddess within every woman. Three Years ago, I gave birth to my daughter. It was a very powerful event that took more than I thought I could possibly give of myself and the following day (and every day since) I have had an overwhelming realisation of just how amazing every single woman is and how powerful she is, what she can give and what she can accomplish. I have been disappointed in how this incredible strength and light is never really honoured and recognised in our day to day lives, and I really wanted to create something that made celebration of every woman’s inner Goddess a part of our daily lives. 

This painting is a reminder to every woman to spend a little time each day, to go within, discover and connect with the Modern Goddess that they are despite the great many distractions and demands that day to day living presents.

TraceeWhat does empowerment feel like? Tara

Self-empowerment is a process, not a destination. I believe that life will always throw us hurdles and challenges and trying times… self-empowerment is not a life of blissful happiness that is devoid of suffering. Self-empowerment is the skill to identify and employ the life skills that aid one in moving on from hard times and growing in strength and wisdom in the process. Self-empowerment is the ability to identify self-destructive patterns and release yourself from those patterns so that you may shine brightly. Self-empowerment is connecting with your greatest self, your wisest, most vibrant, radiant self which in turn will bring you great happiness.TraceeHow would you define an empowered woman?  

Tara

An empowered woman is a woman who continually releases self limiting thoughts and actions. She knows what she needs to help her move forward on her lowest days or at least where to look for help. On her highest days, she is bright and vibrant and full of joy and leaves a wake of happiness and inspiration in her path! An empowered woman is a woman who lives her highest path of happiness. She is wise, intuitive, in touch, vibrant, creative, resourceful and lives with an open mind and an open heart. An empowered woman is a Goddess. TraceeIs change easy when you start to seek it?Tara

Energy goes where ever you send it… I am not saying that change comes easily by any rate, but if this is where your energy is focussed and if you have some proven tools to work with, then change will happen. I think that the key to change is to focus on BOTH release of negative elements and replace with positive and affirming elements… not just releasing that which you no longer want in your life. Times of change are the most trying and yet can be the most empowering, always be gentle with yourself in these times and try to show yourself the same compassion and support during these times as you would your best friend. TraceeWhat can women expect when they start to journal?Tara

Both Nicole and I have designed our Journals with great love and the highest intent of happiness, inspiration and empowerment for their users. We really hope that every woman that begins their Journaling journey with us feels greatly supported in their endeavours of self-discovery. Our Journal for the Modern Goddess is a private sanctuary that allows every woman to unveil her own unique and radiant light. What women CAN expect when they start to journal in their own copy, is the sudden and obvious shift of energy in their lives where they honour themselves, and are worthy of that sacred honour! Tracee How can women get their hands on this journal?TaraWe have been working hard to make our Journal for the Modern Goddess available to every woman! Our Journals can be found at both in person and online, however during the Virtual Book Tour, 10% of all journals purchased online at our site will go towards sponsoring a woman entrepreneur through Kiva.org.  Visit our site to order one today. 

Tracee

Where do you stop next on your virtual book tour?

Tara

It was lovely to talk with you Tracee and thank you for being our first host on our virtual book tour.  Tomorrow we will be making our way to Hong Kong and visiting ‘A Modern Goddess Online’.  

To read more about the tour, visit Tara and Nicole’s Virtual Book Tour Blog http://www.journalsforempowerment.com/virtual-book-tours/

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