If you've already seen Jessica and Angie's announcement video revealing our Bloom Winter book club, you know why this is going to be a special study (if you haven't yet seen it, you can watch it here). Laughter through tears tells you just what this study means to Jessica and Angie, and we can't wait to walk through the pages of The Fringe Hours with you. We love knowing a little about who'll be joining us for each Bloom session, so please introduce yourself in comments! Let us know if this ...
While many of you are Bloom veterans, comments on our previous blog post and in our Facebook Group have let us know we've got a bunch of first-timers for our winter study. We'll get to Sponsored Book information in a moment, but first let's get to know author Jessica Turner a little better. Below, she discusses the heart and scope of The Fringe Hours with dear friend and Bloom co-host Angie Smith. Aren't able to watch and read right now? Take us on the go ~ Click here to ...
As we're getting closer to beginning our study of The Fringe Hours, we need to take care of a little business . . . and pleasure. Let's start with the fun: a giveaway! (in)courage has put together a fantastic prize pack featuring a pile of Fringe Hours products (pictured above). Five winners will each win: a copy of the book signed by author Jessica Turner canvas pouch, perfect for cards, pens, coupons, etc. an inspirational journal set of six themed post cards set of three pocket ...
As we've mentioned, our winter session of Bloom is special; today, you'll meet three of the reasons why. If you've taken part in a Bloom study before, you know hosts Jessica Turner and Angie Smith typically invite the author to discuss her book over a few weeks' time. Since Jessica will be playing the role of host and author this go 'round, she's invited three friends to join them for our study of The Fringe Hours. We know you're going to love them as much as we do! Watch Aren’t ...
I am so excited for us to begin our study of The Fringe Hours: Making Time for You next week. Thank you for joining us. The Fringe Hours is not a book about doing more, it's a book about being more - more creative, more fulfilled, more alive. Today we wanted to offer you a small free gift before we commence this study together. (in)courage created this beautiful printable as a reminder of the ultimate goal of The Fringe Hours. Hang it above your desk, on your refrigerator, in your ...
Read Before We Begin Part 1 - Explore Chapter 1, Pursuing Balance (pp. 13-36) Watch & Listen No time to watch? Take us on the go! Click here to listen! {Subscribers, please click here to watch video.} Discuss Q1. The girls discussed the elusive nature of "balance," how we are all trying to figure out what that means, and once we have a working definition, how difficult it is to achieve. How do you struggle in this area? Do you believe balance is achievable? ...
Read Chapter 2, Letting Go of Self-Imposed Pressures Chapter 3, Eliminating Guilt and Comparison (pp. 37-69) Watch and Listen Aren’t able to watch and read right now? Take us on the go ~ Click here to listen! {Subscribers, please click here to watch.} Discuss Q1. Sarah said, "You would never speak to someone else the way you speak to yourself." Did listening to the Bloom girls' conversation make you aware of your own negative self-talk? What are some practical ways to combat this ...
Read Part 2, Discover Chapter 4, Shifting Your Perspective Chapter 5, Identifying How to Care for Yourself (pp. 72-110) Watch Aren’t able to watch and read right now? Take us on the go ~ Click here to listen! {Subscribers, please click here to watch.} Discuss Q1. All of our guests seem to have had that shift in perspective where they understand the importance of making time for the things that feed their soul. Is this a mental hurdle you need to overcome? How are ...
