34: Author Dana Park on Intuitive Writing, Chakras, & Empowering Young Writers
Authenticity, Creativity, and Healing Through Words
" If you heal your wounds, then your gifts can come out." Dana Park
Dana Park has been a long-time writing community member. Seemingly out of nowhere (to me anyway), she announced she was working on a collection of poetry after she had been showing up to community co-writing sessions and sharing the writing she was doing for one of her businesses.
"Cool," I thought. As an author and writing coach who works with entrepreneurs, much of my work is focused on clarity and directness, not creative prose.
But then I read Dana's collection from her first book, "Spiritual Warrior: A Light-Filled Collection of Chakra Awakening Poetry," and I was inspired.
In the past, I never really understood poetry, but Dana's words just hit different. Now, I turn to her book and uncover new wisdom every time. Her words help you get to know yourself, clear blocks, and show you where you may need some healing and some extra love.
You'll be inspired by her personal healing journey, her path to reconnecting with the true Jesus, and how it brings life to her work.
Beyond her poetry book, she's working on a homeschooling writing curriculum. As a former fifth-grade teacher, she knows a lot about what it takes to support kids in their writing. A non-negotiable skill, especially in an age where kids are turning to AI to write for them.
Here's what you'll discover today:
How Dana integrates chakra understanding into her creative process, using essential oils, crystals, and yoga to activate these energy centers for more writing flow
How Dana approached poetry writing. It involves sitting in silence, lighting a candle, and writing with a pencil on paper, emphasizing an intuitive, brain-free, and body-first approach.
How our brains can hold us back from sharing our words with the world.
How Dana's latest project, a homeschooling writing curriculum, aims to make writing accessible for parents and kids, by incorporating prompts focused on concepts like joy, compassion, and gratitude.
Why it was important for Dana to push past fear and perfectionism to share her words, highlighting the freedom and growth she experienced by publishing her work despite potential judgment.
How a writing project comes to life through the seven chakras.
Why writing is a fundamental skill, especially in the age of AI, to ensure kids can communicate effectively and use their brains properly.
Quick Links:
Homeschooling Writing Curriculum (coming soon!)
Enjoy!
Timestamps:
00:00 Meet Dana Park & Discover Her Journey and Inspirations
02:05 The Spark Behind Chakra Awakening Poetry
06:23 Understanding the Chakras and Writing Process
12:30 Dana's Fiction Project and Writing Background
15:09 Creating a Writing Curriculum for Kids
21:42 The Importance of Writing Without AI
23:49 Writing Habits and Rituals
28:08 Overcoming Writing Fears
31:23 Writing Through the Chakras
34:07 The Role of Faith in Writing
39:35 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
About Dana Park:
Dana loves words. Reading from a young age, stories have always fascinated her; in fact, they were a lifeline. As the years progressed, she knew she wanted to write, and she did, but very few people saw these writings. The biggest obstacle was herself.
Seeking and learning truths throughout adulthood, she discovered the healing path. This path allowed the words hidden on hard drives, notebooks, and tucked away inside the head and heart the freedom to be seen. Now, after much healing of childhood wounding, the fear of judgment is gone, and the words, whether poetry, fiction, or even a homeschool writing curriculum, are available to serve others on their own unique path through life.
Connect with Dana:
Poetry on Instagram: @inner.light.writer
Fiction on Instagram: @innerlight.author
Empowered Writing on Instagram: @empowered_writing
Join Dana on her mission to help teach a million kids to write at www.empoweredwriting.com
