I have two announcements today. One is obvious! A new blog design featuring “Flirting” By Flora Bowley. I hope you all like it. I feel like it is simpler and more “me.” I learned through this process not to fix what isn’t broken. I almost threw the baby out with the bathwater. Once a name is associated with you, it is hard to change. “Heal Now” has become an extension of me and I decided to keep it.
Never fear, those of you who liked “Heal Here.” It will feature as a tagline in my counseling practice, as I move to blend my counseling practice with my blog identity.
Sexual Abuse Retreat
The second announcement is that I am hosting a “Reclaiming Your Soul Retreat” in Ithaca, NY. It is a healing retreat for people who have survived sexual abuse or sexual assaulted. It will be April 12-14, 2013. All are welcome! (Men, women, and partners, too.)
If you want more information don’t hesitate to contact me at jodiaman (at) yahoo (dot) com. I have so many clients who have been abused and realize that they may benefit from a group retreat where they can more quickly move along their healing journey. (you don’t have to be my client to come.)
Download a registration form in PDF:
Reclaiming Your Soul Retreat
The brand spanking new “Heal Now” design–thanks to the infinitely patient and talented Dan Barnes–has more of a welcoming flavor, I hope, which, as you can see from my Great Grandmother Frances, runs in my Italian veins.
My posts have been a bit focused on my design transition, as that has been occupying my mind lately. Back to the regular stuff later this week!
So… What do you think?
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
I am SO happy that you didn’t change the title. I’ve been trying to “prepare myself” for this change and I just loved the way it was and is now.
I love it <3
The painting is so beautiful, and I love the “reclaiming your soul” header.
Everything is beautiful
Nikky44 recently posted..Suicide? Why?
Thank you for all your wonderful feedback! It was extremely helpful!
Jodi, your site continues to inspire me and reaffirm the endless possibilities of the human spirit. I am always happy to share ALL your articles and tweets as soon as they hit my mailbox, across my 5 websites…
Blessings to you on the wonderful site and beautiful, inspiring posts!
Kelli Roig RN
Kelli Roig recently posted..Using The Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) for Weight Loss
Thank you Kelli, what a compliment! 5 websites! I have trouble managing two. The one gets totally neglected! i am grateful that you took the time to let me know how you feel, it means so much!
Brava! Beautiful Jodi!!
Thank you dear sister! Love you to pieces!
Gorgeous new header Jodi. Amazing artwork – Congrats! My new site is almost ready but I’m holding back the launch for a while (takes a lot of work hey!!)
kirri white recently posted..Five signs you are in need of a site makeover
So much work. Dan is so easy to work with, he is a godsend, so it was fun this time. I wish I knew photoshop like he does. (I wish I could afford photoshop!) I hope you are enjoying the creative process.
xoxox
Although I am a recent Follower, I am already the recipient of positive growth ideas, and ‘remedies’ for day to day challenges.
Thank you, Jodi.
I like your new blog design; I like the cleaner look. It draws the eye directly to the posts.
Hope you enjoy future tweeks!
Patricia
Patricia Blomeley-Maddigan recently posted..Book Review: “Beatrice Munson” by Lorena Bathey
Hello, again, Jodi!
I see a Leo Buscaglia book listed as one that has inspired you.
He is also a favourite of mine, an old favourite, one I have not read for some time. I must get one of his books down off my shelf!
Patricia
Patricia Blomeley-Maddigan recently posted..Book Review: ““A Marked Heart”” by David George Ball
Oh, please do, you won’t regret a reread like that! Thats so much for commenting and following! And for being you!
1. Love your new format
2. Love how you inspire others
3. Love how you reach out to your readers
4. Love you.
Xx
My Inner Chick recently posted..Blogging Without Boundaries
Right back at you, Chica! You keep me up with your loveliness! Seriously. You do. I LOVED your last post. One of my favorites of anyone ever. But Brenda Moguez’s last one rocked, too. It’s a tie.
Looking fabulous, Jodi! Your blog is beautiful. Bless you for making a difference in others’ lives! Huge hugs to you!
Vidya Sury recently posted..Attract Happiness With Zen Tips
Thank you so much Vidya! I had loads of fun with it. I think i am ready to stretch my wings now!
Jodi, I just love your new banner, and all you’re trying to do to improve your site and mesh it with your work. It’s so welcoming and the art is incredibly beautiful. It’s exciting to be part of your success in this way. Thank you so much for all you do to help, motivate and inspire us.
Monica recently posted..The Further Misadventures of Henry
Monica,
Thank you so much. here’s to continued success. And how do we measure success? By that one person, I guess. that one person who we’ve made smile.
I love the new header, super colours.
You did right sticking with the same title, read the title and people know it’s you.
Robert recently posted..A TASC at the station
How are the fonts? I stuck with the two. It is less busy since you saw it, we made some tweeks today to improve it more. It had looked too busy to me last night. Thank you, I feel good about the title!
Fonts look good Jodi.
Nice looking site.
Robert recently posted..Birthdays can be boring!!!
I second the “glad the name is the same” motion. AND…I LOVE that picture! Easy to see why that one caught your eye and heart. What a gift.
Greg at Tiny Bit Better recently posted..A Tiny Bit of Gratitude – 6
A true gift to be allowed to use it! Thanks Greg! I am glad I pleased everyone with this decision and I feel good about it!
I really like the image – very you, very Heal Now, and every soothing. Nice and clean, the focus is where it should be, on your words. Nicely done.
brenda recently posted..Come Away With Me
Thanks Brenda! I kept what you said in mind. I will complete some behind the scenes plans in the next couple of weeks and then for some reason I think blogging will be easier. Don’t fall off your chair laughing. I might just be delusional.
I love the new design, and I’m so glad you kept the name! Beautiful!
Tina Barbour recently posted..Taking a week off
Thanks Tina, You are supposed to be “off”, but I am glad my buds came to see.:)
Jodi, Congratulations. I love, love, LOVE, the new look of your blog as well as the new focus. I know I haven’t been around much, but I look forward to see how the blending of the blog and practice is shaping up. Exciting news on both counts.
Thanks also for checking in, for all your kind words.
Lisa W. Rosenberg recently posted..The House Fire Chronicles: Why I Almost Kidnapped Someone’s Dog
Thanks Lisa, take care of yourself!
Hello there, Jodi!
While I like your current blog design and believe it is clean and enjoyable, I am looking forward to the new “Flirting” design. It sounds unique and awesome!
Good luck and I look forward to reading more of you soon!
Andrew recently posted..Why is “Be Yourself!” Such an Overused Tip?
Oh, it looks like I misinterpreted that. It happens!
So the new design is already up – no wonder I said it “already” was clean and enjoyable
Thank you Andrew! You made me smile!
I love the new design! I want to capture it, frame it, and hang it in the house! Also, I’d always read it as “Heal now and forever, be in peace.” Instead of “Heal now, and forever be in peace.” Totally different meaning.
Bridget recently posted..WTF Wednesday: Gift Edition
I was think of T-Shirts.
I was surprised, a few more people mentioned this. What are the meanings?
Heal now and forever sounds like a mantra. Be in peace, is more of a greeting/farewell, like Be well. The other is heal now — and then forever be in peace.
Bridget recently posted..On Momhood
Thanks, I mean it as the command. If you heal now, (in the present moment) you can forever be in peace, by staying in the present. I never thought of it as a mantra! That is a new perspective!
Beautiful work Jodi, congratulations!
Marjory recently posted..Crystals of kaleidoscopic light
Thanks Marjory, I am so glad to have you here! Thank you for coming!
Jodi, love the new header and look. I always like coming here and seeing your smiling face (best header of all!).
PS. Check the link to Flora’s site; I couldn’t seem to get it to work.
Solid gold creativity recently posted..How talk can change our lives: Part 2
Thank’s for letting me know. It should be fixed today. I forgot her middle initial in her url. THANK YOU!
Brilliant and beautiful, just like you!
Laura Zera recently posted..Travel Photo: A Woman in Udaipur
Thank you so much, Laura, you are too kind!