Hi Fit School Friend!

I love introducing you to experts in a variety of fields. I've asked that they each share just ONE thing that they think can make the biggest difference in your physical, nutritional, financial, and/or mental health. 

So, here we go. I introduce to you...

Monica Dillon's ONE Thing

Monica at her writing residency this May in South France

Join an artist community!

We moved from Los Angeles to Seattle a year prior to the pandemic. Like many, I struggled with feelings of isolation, and my loneliness was intensified by feeling like I didn’t yet belong to the local community. However, two things happened that first year - I enrolled in an online writing retreat hosted by Tara Mohr, and a friend invited me to join an online writing group hosted by UC Davis called, "Writing as Healing."

Online art class setup

In those courses, I met amazing people (Like CAROL!), who are now friends. I learned writing, even if it is not shared beyond the page that it is written, is healing. I also took my first online painting course at Georgetown Lombardi Arts and now am a watercolor fanatic. I believe all forms of artistic expression (writing, painting, music, movement) create beauty in the world.

Screenshot of writing group

I now host online writing groups and am partnering with the Newport YMCA, where I will be leading an in-person journaling class this fall. When you are seeking community, be creative and remember, it starts with you!

P.S. My second ONE Thing would be to rescue as many dogs as you can in this lifetime!

Morning writings with dogs

About Monica Dillon

Monica left a 25-year career in Corporate America to pursue her childhood dream to become a writer. Her work explores themes of loss and the transformative power of starting over. She fosters creative communities by hosting online and in person journaling events. She recently relocated from the West Coast to Newport, RI. She enjoys time with family, the ocean, and rescuing dogs.

Contact Information for Monica Huntsberry

Website: chaptersonleaving.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicahuntsberry/

Substack: https://monicadillon.substack.com/

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