Behind the scenes (Erin Jean Warde)

This weekend, I started reflecting verbally about some of what’s going on “behind the scenes” (read: in the caverns of my heart) regarding the launch of Chaos Land. Enjoy this audio reflection. <3

Behind the scenes

Hello friends,

You may not know this, but I am a verbal processor. I’ve started doing some of that with voice memos. This weekend, I started reflecting verbally about some of what’s going on “behind the scenes” (read: in the caverns of my heart) regarding the launch of Chaos Land. If you’re into listening to audio messages, I’ve got one for you today. Enjoy. <3

With love & care,
EJW (your Chaos Chaplain <3)

PS: I’m sending more messages than usual, because a lot has been going on in this space, so there’s a lot to say. I promise I won’t always flood your inbox like this… unless you’re a paid subscriber, that is. ;)

Welcome to CHAOS LAND

It’s Chaos Land, because it’s a place where we love you for your chaos, not despite it.

Because your chaos is real. It is your life. It is my life, too. It makes us who we are — and yet, no matter your chaos, you might still need to be grounded amidst it, which is why we turn to community.

We also might love our chaos — chaos can be fun! — so we get to celebrate our chaos, too. We get to honor the complexities of who we are, mind, body, and soul. Some of that will be fun, some of that will be hard, some of that will need grounding, and some of our chaos might even be invitational. What if we embraced it? Or at least leaned into it?

What if embracing our chaos within community helped us navigate it better than thinking we could “fix it”?

What if you could hurl things into the main, to receive love, compassion, and maybe most importantly: laughter, in return?

Free subscribers 

• If you’re here, you’re in Chaos Land with me, EJW.

• I’ll be sharing all about my chaos, and holding space for yours, every week in my newsletter.

• Feel free to share in the comments anytime you’d like! I love hearing from you. <3

Paid Subscribers

• You’ll have access to paid posts (you’ll receive them just like you do the newsletter) that invite you to chat & share with the community.

• You’ll also have access to live calls via Zoom. I want to have at least 1 per month, but hopefully 2 I think? But with the possibility of growing past that (maybe to weekly?) as the community grows, depending on interest. 

• Book club! And with a Zoom call to discuss. 

• In September I’ll be offering a link to sign up for a 20 minute 1:1 chat with me, if you’re in the paid community. I’d like to get to know you!

• Miscellaneous fun events we might have (movie night? random threads? seasonal chats?)

• Voice memos & video reflections as per my ADHD lol

Welcome to Chaos Land. You’re in it. Become a paid subscriber to go further into the spiral. <3

Coaching

As the new academic year starts, there’s just a LOT going on, a marked uptick after what might have felt like relaxing summer months. If you’re moving into this fall semester and hoping to change your relationship with alcohol, I’d love to work with you as your recovery coach. This is for anyone who wants to change their relationship with alcohol, whether that’s cutting back, quitting completely, or maintaining sobriety.

Not wanting to focus specifically on alcohol, but want support finding positive coping tools? Feeling stuck in habits you’d like to change? I’d love to support you as you find great coping tools. <3

Spiritual Direction

If you’re seeking long term spiritual support, I’d love to hold space for you as your spiritual director. Supporting people in their spiritual lives is one of the deep joys of my life. I have supported people spiritually through deconstruction, daily life, seminary, grief, the big questions of life, the ordination process, sobriety, and more. I’m also LGBTQIA+ inclusive. If you’re hoping for a companion along the way, I’d love to be a companion to you, as your spiritual director.

And, if you sign up for a package between now and September 6, you’ll get 5 sessions in your package instead of 4. My way of trying to help you kick start this academic year with some support!

And if you have ANY questions about my offerings, please just reply, I’d love to hear from you! I’d like to figure out a way to remove barriers as much as I can, so don’t be afraid to reach out. <3