All the Many Layers
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All the Many Layers
by GG Renee
 
 

My name is GG and I'm a writer who believes that storytelling heals.  

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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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ONLINE COURSES

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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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.

 
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.  

SELF-DISCOVERY
less judgment, more love
less judgment, more love

Sometimes I'm just not brave enough to love as big as I want to. 

showing yourself how to let go
showing yourself how to let go

I kept seeing the same girl, covering the same things, protecting the same insecurities. 

solitude, sensuality and self-care
solitude, sensuality and self-care

I forgot how to appreciate my own attention. 

CREATIVE INSPIRATION
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. 

writer squared webinar
writer squared webinar

When you decide to write about your life and share your personal journey through your blog, how do you find and grow an engaged audience?   

digital storytellers masterclass
digital storytellers masterclass

Whether you are just starting out or you’ve been blogging for awhile, you will reach a point where you question what you’re doing and wonder if it makes a difference.  This three-hour masterclass will provide you with tools and ideas you can put into practice right away.

why i'm totally desperate
why i'm totally desperate

I'm willing to chase the light.

when you say you're not ready
when you say you're not ready

Do you know how it feels to want something so badly that you dread it? 

FEATURES
taking responsibility
taking responsibility

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

healing as activism
healing as activism

Hurt people hurt people .  Healing is a way to be responsible for the space you take up in the world and the energy you give off.   

reflections on minimalism
reflections on minimalism

Having dealt with anxiety and constant overwhelm for as long as I can remember, minimalism has been one of the best treatments.   

how to juggle it all without losing yourself
how to juggle it all without losing yourself

You are going to make mistakes and you are going to be humbled, but you have to see it through. 

an easy approach to dealing with rejection and the upside of 'no'
an easy approach to dealing with rejection and the upside of 'no'

We need tough love sometimes. 

a simple cure for comparison and the pursuit of perfection
a simple cure for comparison and the pursuit of perfection

Imagine being able to see into everyone’s soul. If our insides showed on the outside, would we compare and compete so much? 

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. 

why you have to forgive yourself
why you have to forgive yourself

Mistakes are necessary and brave and important.

 
 

daily musings

INSTAGRAM

After blogging for years and being in a constant flow of creation — books, courses, blog tours and writing challenges, collaborations and interviews, social media and social events — I'm in a different place wanting to do different things. It’s time for me to practice quietly, focus on long-term projects and explore new ways to grow as a writer. I am easing my way back into social media though by promising myself to not let it jade me. To not be judgmental or intimidated or overwhelmed by what goes on here. To not be DISTRACTED. Because this place will play with your emotions if you let it. . Sending love and reminding you to trust your transformations. 🍃🌿
As women, I know how easily we can wear ourselves out putting other people first, and trying to make sure everything is taken care of or checked off our list. I believe that we have to take back some of that time for ourselves, to relax and recharge, in order to be the best we can be for other people, and all the roles we play in our lives. That’s why I highly recommend attending The Perfect Breakdown Candelight Yoga Wine Down on Friday, Feb. 23rd, if you’re in the Baltimore area. Boonie of @thebooniebreakdown and Kim of @PishPoshPerfect have created an opportunity for a little zen yoga, and some mindful meditation, followed by a nice libation! Here’s the link to register, http://Bit.ly/PerfBreakFeb, and you can head to either of their accounts with additional questions. I’ll be there! 🧘🏽‍♀️ Hope you can join us. 💕 Registration closes tomorrow.
What comes to mind when you think of a writing workshop? 📝 My Words That Move course starts tomorrow! It’s not too late to sign up: bit.ly/wordsthatmove or click the link in my profile. ✌🏾
After February 1, Wallflower will no longer be available in print. Until then, it’s available on Amazon 👉🏾 (search: Wallflower by GG Renee Hill). I will continue to sell the e-book version from my site. To get the e-book, you can click the link in my profile and then go to Read the Books. - Here is what one reader had to say: “From the first time I was introduced to GG Renee's writing, it felt like she was speaking on my behalf. We have a lot of similarities, maybe not in experience but in the way our experiences made us feel. Like a puzzle piece that got thrown in with the wrong puzzle, I spent most of my life always feeling like an outsider to others. In her book, GG give examples from her life, but she also gives suggestions on how you can embrace who you are and still be comfortable in the presence of others. This book doesn't disappoint. It's intellectual, clear and to the point, but it's still deep enough to help you make the decision to finally be comfortable with yourself." - S.Hood.
Mysterious ways ✨✨
The day of this shoot was a good day. The weather was beautiful, @traci.elaine was wonderful company, my curls were juicy and I was just in a good mood. Smiling was easy and I was full of positive energy. On days like that I can barely recall what it feels like to be down and unable to find the light. - But it happens. And when I’m down, it feels like I will never be up again and somehow the light that usually comes so easily to me becomes out of reach. Even with the extremes, my main concern is being aware, and navigating the ups and downs with an open heart. The mess is part of the journey. It’s the dirty work you have to do to grow and expand. - We don't have to like the mess, but we do need a certain willingness to go through what we have to go through so we can find the beauty and wisdom in it. What it takes to embrace the mess in your life is the same thing required to embrace your writing voice — complete and utter surrender. Not trying to fit a mold or live up to anyone's expectations. Just seeing what's there — the truth of it, the light in it, and the wealth of possibility. - Do you have a passion for writing that is not being fulfilled? How can you translate your beautiful mess into a unique story? How can you put your complexity to work? - It’s not too late to register for my Words That Move writing and self-discovery workshop. The four-week online experience starts Monday. - Click the link in my profile to: 1 - Read the full version of this post. (Click Messy Happiness and Honest Writing) 2 - Read more posts about self-discovery and finding your voice. (Click Read the Blog) 3 - Read reviews + details and get registered for Words That Move. (Click Words That Move) - Thank you for reading! 🙏🏽 Photo taken by @traci.elaine.
When women write together, masks come off, walls fall down and our souls come out of hiding. The truth is its own poetry and we are our own authors. Our stories connect us to ourselves and each other. - What I love most about writing is that it makes me more observant and it keeps me in a creative state of mind for everything that comes my way in life. I created my workshops to help other word lovers find inspiration in themselves and write with more heart in every aspect of their lives from journaling to blogging to writing cover letters and about pages. This is the last week to register for my next Words That Move online writing workshop that starts on Monday, January 29. You can find out more about this and my other online courses through the link in my profile or by typing into your browser: bit.ly/wordsthatmove. - Self-discovery and creativity go hand in hand. Explore yourself. Express what you find.
One journey leads you right into another and then another and then another. Never lose that childlike curiosity and the willingness to try a new thing, or try an old thing in a new way.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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