All the Many Layers
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All the Many Layers
by gg renee
 
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BOOKS

I write books that explore the joys and pains of womanhood, enlightenment, and self-exploration.  So far, I've written a free verse memoir about heartbreak and healing, a book of essays for quiet women who want to be heard, and a self-discovery workbook that inspires self-reflection and personal growth.

 
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MEMBERSHIP COMMUNITY

If you want to develop a consistent writing practice, the All the Many Layers Writing Circle is a workshop community for self-discovery + storytelling. Members have access to monthly workshops, guest speakers, creative coaching, peer feedback and a steady flow of inspiration to support your writing practice.

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ONLINE COURSES + COACHING

I help women find, accept and express their truths through writing.  My guidance enables self-acceptance and creative courage so connections can be made, stories can be told and depth can be celebrated.

 
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FREE RESOURCES

Explore writing prompts, challenges and self-discovery techniques from my archives.

 
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PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS

My workshops are heart opening.  We gather, we vibe, and we explore self-discovery and writing techniques that release more uninhibited thought and expression.  As a speaker, I cover topics related to creativity, self-discovery and emotional health.

 
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NEWSLETTER

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BOOK EXCERPTS
i'm not crazy. i'm an introvert.
i'm not crazy. i'm an introvert.

After a period of heavy socializing, I feel worn down, spent, drained of energy. Then I have to go be quiet for a long time. (excerpt from Wallflower)

the biggest problem
the biggest problem

Make the shift from valuing the outcome to valuing the journey itself -- even with all of its problems and uncertainties.   (excerpt from Writing the Layers)

he didn't know how to love
he didn't know how to love

She loved him.  But he didn't know how to love.  He could see love and feel love.  But he couldn't give love.   He could make love.  But he couldn't make promises.  (excerpt from The Beautiful Disruption)

MENTAL WELLNESS
thoughts that hurt and words that heal
thoughts that hurt and words that heal

We can change the momentum of our fears by changing what we pay attention to, vibrating higher to attract new energy and ideas.

9 ways to boost your mood through writing
9 ways to boost your mood through writing

When we allow it, sadness can be a gateway to creativity. But what happens when you get stuck there? When the sadness becomes a familiar place that constantly seduces you into the same thought patterns?

choosing my mental health over my mother
choosing my mental health over my mother

I grew up believing that my mother was moody, intensely paranoid, and detached from reality. I held her responsible for making my life a secret, for giving me so much to hide and lie about.

taking off the cape
taking off the cape

It started with a willingness to face myself and take responsibility for my mental, emotional and physical well-being.

SELF-DISCOVERY
do my mistakes make me unworthy
do my mistakes make me unworthy

Many of us are waiting until a time in the future when we'll feel worthy.   If we don't believe in ourselves and the value of the energy we bring, when opportunities come where we could share our gifts, we're likely to make excuses and push them away. 

tell yourself the truth | journaling prompts
tell yourself the truth | journaling prompts

No matter how much you struggle to find the time or the words, no matter how much you resist, if writing calls to you, it’s time to surrender to it.

let go of your victim story
let go of your victim story

We need to ask ourselves, why am I talking about this again? Am I telling helpless or hopeful stories? There is a point when we need to let go of the pain and evolve.

are you apologizing too much?
are you apologizing too much?

The energy of these words, when repeated again and again, especially in situations where there is nothing to be sorry for, blocks our efforts to become the most aligned, powerful versions of ourselves.  

trusting your intuition
trusting your intuition

I know that I am divinely guided and that I can trust my decisions when they're aligned with Love.  No matter the outcome, I believe that I need the experience of that decision and I will learn and grow and thrive from it.

CREATIVE INSPIRATION
how to channel joy when you're scared
how to channel joy when you're scared

Have you ever been in a time in your life when you were nervous everyday?  Here's a few ideas for channeling joy when you feel scared.

how i found her
how i found her

I thought she needed to be conquered, this hidden part of me, but that wasn’t it.  She needed to be loved.  This raw, messy, unfocused and untamed part of me needed to feel loved.  That is how I began to get free.

messy happiness + honest writing
messy happiness + honest writing

Because what it takes to embrace your life is the same thing required to embrace your writing voice --  complete and utter surrender. 

FEATURES
choosing my mental health over my mother
choosing my mental health over my mother

I grew up believing that my mother was moody, intensely paranoid, and detached from reality. I held her responsible for making my life a secret, for giving me so much to hide and lie about.

when friendships grow apart
when friendships grow apart

So I sit in this strange, stretching moment before the difficult things are said and the feelings are hurt.

happiness is a choice: practicing gratitude when you don't feel like it
happiness is a choice: practicing gratitude when you don't feel like it

When you look for meaning in the unpleasant and uncomfortable things, you find a certain calmness that eases the ache. 

 
 

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🍃 You have to try it and trust it to know it’s true. ✌🏾
🌿 Words don’t make us wise, experience makes us wise. . 🌿 When you have an inspiring thought, idea or impulse, it becomes a seed that you can plant and grow. Don’t let anyone tell you different. Don’t let your inner critic squash what your higher self has planted. . 🌿 A growth mindset is when you believe that your ideas have value and can be developed through focused attention and commitment. A growth mindset recognizes these seeds of possibility for what they are and seeks to water and nurture them. This creates not just a love of personal growth, but a resilience to criticism. . 🌿 If you have a growth mindset, you’ll be less afraid of trying new things, revealing your vulnerabilities to others, evolving in front of an audience and putting in the effort to expand. . “Your life is already artful — waiting, just waiting, for you to make it art.” - Toni Morrison . . . #allthemanylayers #ggreneewrites #writingthelayers #creativeinspiration
We start today. Stop holding in and holding out for the perfect words and start writing from the heart. ✍🏾✍🏽✍🏼 . Words That Move is a four week online writing + self-discovery course. You will learn different ways to develop the habit of writing, experiment with your style and voice, and use what you’re learning to enhance your presence online, at work and in whatever community, purpose or passion you wish to serve. . When you join my private writing group, you get access to this comprehensive, interactive course plus all my featured workshops and much more for $12.99/month. My workshops typically attract writers and seekers who are interested in deep reflection, creative self-discovery and raw, honest writing. Does this sound like you? Click the link in my bio and go to Words That Move to work closely with me and join a group of open-hearted writers. ✌🏾 . . . #allthemanylayers #wordsthatmoveworkshop #ggreneewrites #writingthelayers
Change the momentum of negative thoughts. Feel better day to day by healing the way you think and speak. . All it takes is a willingness to shift the train of thought and give energy to any sliver of hope you can find. Last week I hosted a free webinar on how to write affirmations that meet you right where you are and don't feel out of reach. I shared a writing exercise that slows the momentum of critical thought naturally so you can create affirmations that are personal, powerful and meaningful to you. This is one of the exercises from my Writing to Heal workshop. The next session is happening online this Saturday, 8/3 at 10 AM. Find out more through the link in my bio or allthemanylayers.com/workshops. ✍🏾✍🏽✍🏼 . . . #allthemanylayers #writingthelayers #ggreneewrites #writingtoheal #affirmations #positiveaffirmations #highlysensitiveperson #mentalhealthawareness
Flexible guidance and fuel for your writing practice ✍🏾✍🏽✍🏼 . The All the Many Layers Writing Circle is an interactive writing group that offers monthly self-discovery and storytelling workshops, guest speakers, creative inspiration and daily writing prompts. . The monthly content offers actionable ideas and practical advice on creative living, personal growth, self-discovery writing and building a creative platform. . Your membership gets you access to my full rotation of featured workshops + courses, bonus resources, guest speakers, and group coaching sessions for a low monthly price. . If you are a soulful woman who loves words, this is an ideal opportunity to deepen your writing practice with consistent guidance, an inspiring community that will cheer you on and content that speaks to your soul. . Next up we have the Writing to Heal workshop on Saturday and Words That Move starting on Monday. To find out more, click the link in my profile.✌🏾 . . . #allthemanylayers #ggreneewrites #writingtoheal #wordsthatmoveworkshop #writingthelayers
If you want to practice vulnerability and discover your authentic voice, my Words That Move workshop is an introduction to honest writing and expression. You can now take the course for a small portion of the normal price by joining my private group, the All the Many Layers Writing Circle. . Maybe you want to feel free to express yourself without worrying what people think. You want to invite more creativity into your life naturally, without feeling the need to do what other people are doing. You feel that there is untapped wisdom inside that wants to come out. You want to inspire people, someone, anyone, with your story. You want to overcome shame and guilt + empower yourself. You want to write your way through self-imposed limits about what you can and can’t do and how you can affect the world. Fear of rejection, criticism and embarrassment have kept you feeling stuck and uninspired for far too long. . Words That Move is my most comprehensive workshop. I created this four-week experience to help writers refine their voices, ignite their creativity and deeply connect with the people + causes they want to serve. It’s available at anytime as a self-study, but the next interactive session starts on Monday, August 5. You can take the course for a small portion of the normal price by joining the AML Writing Circle. In addition to the Words That Move workshop content, you will have access to all exclusive content within the circle and you can cancel your membership at anytime. Click the link in my bio + go to Words That Move to find out how to sign up. If you have questions, please email (see bio) or DM me. ❤️✌🏾 . . . #allthemanylayers #wordsthatmoveworkshop #ggreneewrites #writingthelayers
TONIGHT: A process for writing affirmations you can feel... . I’m hosting a free webinar tonight on: + Why many of us struggle to believe the positive affirmations we say + How changing the way we use words can change the way we move through life + How to write affirmations that are personal, powerful and meaningful to you . You can register to participate live or receive the recording. The link is in my bio. Scroll down to 👉🏾 Writing the Layers Free Webinar. . . . #allthemanylayers #ggreneewrites #writingthelayers #positiveaffirmations #wordsthatheal #writingtoheal #highlysensitiveperson
“We have to prioritize our healthy habits all the time, not just to get through a crisis.” . When I thought I might be facing a life-or-death fight, I could not afford to indulge in any doubt or dread or catastrophizing, I needed to raise my vibration for the challenge in front of me. This shift in perception created a rush of gratitude for the creative work I get to do and the source inside of me that inspires it. I decided on a spiritual definition of success: to clear any and all energetic blocks that keep me from feeling good and creating abundance in my life. . My essay is featured on @medium’s mental health homepage today. 🙌🏾 Please click the link in my bio to read and share. 🙏🏾 . Speaking of raising vibrations, I’m hosting a free webinar this Thursday on writing affirmations that are personal, powerful and meaningful to you. Link in bio to register. ✌🏾 . . . #allthemanylayers #ggreneewrites #mentalhealthawareness #ambitionandanxiety #anxiety #medium #highlysensitiveperson #blackmentalhealth
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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