Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. – from the poem Desiderata by Max Ehrmann (1927) When my children were small, something shocking happened at the seaside playground we used to frequent. The place had a little cafe which got carefully locked up […] The post Doing what you love in the age of AI appeared first on Beth Kempton.| Beth Kempton
True belonging. Year-round inspiration. Extraordinary value. This is what awaits you in SoulCircle. This is your invitation to join one of the most beautiful writing communities on the planet. Hosted by me, bestselling author Beth Kempton, SoulCircle is an intimate gathering of writers (of all levels) from across the world. We share weekly writing inspiration […] The post There you are. We have been waiting for you. appeared first on Beth Kempton.| Beth Kempton
A good while back I received a curious note from a stranger named James, inviting me to be part of a project he had begun a few years before, when he was living in a caravan feeling down on his luck. James had started wondering what the point of everything was, and on a whim […] The post What is the meaning of life? appeared first on Beth Kempton.| Beth Kempton
There was a hawk on my path today. It is the third time I have seen it this week, and I’m sure it’s the same one, always circling the same place. It arrived as a long shadow cast over my left shoulder, and as I looked up to see it turn towards the tree line, […] The post Fly free my friend, fly free appeared first on Beth Kempton.| Beth Kempton
On the challenges and joys of making friends later in life, and wisdom from novelist, Holly Ringland.| Beth Kempton
From my first ever photoshoot in 2016! Friends, what a year, How are you doing, friend? The world has been rumbling these past days. I hope you are doing OK. Today’s note is a reminder that whatever life throws at us, we still get to choose how we respond to the happenings of the world, […] The post Because life is too short not to do what you love (Celebrating 14 years of Do What You Love with a huge gratitude SALE – up to 50% off everything!) appeared first on Beth Kempton.| Beth Kempton
A glimpse of my new book KOKORO 心: Japanese wisdom for a life well lived... and something special for you when you pre-order this sequel to WABI SA| Beth Kempton
The Way of the Fearless Writer is now out in the US and Canada and it might just change your writing life… As it says on the back… Join author and Japanologist Beth Kempton on a sacred journey to uncover the secrets of fearless writing which have lain buried in Eastern philosophy for two thousand […]| Beth Kempton
Some thoughts on the writing life, from me to you. (An extract from my new book The Way of the Fearless Writer)| Beth Kempton
*New for 2023* Join bestselling author Beth Kempton for Breathe Write Repeat - a virtual writing retreat!| Beth Kempton
Our Co-founder Beth Kempton co-wrote a song! “✨🎶OUT TODAY!🎶✨ The River, a song about the ups and downs and great miracle of life, co-written by @danninichollsmusic and me and available now on iTunes, Spotify, and YouTube etc.| Beth Kempton