This weekend I had the great honor to participate in a happening in the park organized by WILD Woman Circle Leader, Television Producer, Yogini, mischief maker, Melissa Tamura Maugeri called Gratitude in the Park.
Strangers passed by and wrote notes of love and gratitude to themselves. Many plopped right down and did it with joy. Others were skeptical, “Isn’t it egotistical to toot your own horn like that?” I had that exact reaction (at first). Then I did it. In fact myself and a few other brave souls got up and read our declarations of gratitude out loud. It was a challenge for sure !!!
This is what Melissa said to get us out of self-judgement:
“Imagine if you were in a relationship with someone and all they ever did was criticize you and make demands. They held high expectations and never ever said ‘thank you’ or ‘I love you’ or give any compliments. How would you feel? This is often the relationship we have with ourselves.”
When I surrendered, I was overwhelmed with love. And energized too! So I am paying it forward here!
WILD WOMAN Check-in #3: Create a loving reminder for yourself.
Please write it down and put it somewhere you can see it everyday.
And if you are game, share(outloud) in the Comments section below!
Here are some pictures from the day. More at GratitudeinthePark.com
On the Horizon
"The Circle Leader Training Program at The Wild Woman Project was one of the most transformative and healing experiences of my life. I have received many tools, resources, support, and connections that I will carry on with me forever." ~ Hannah Devin, Graduate
Wild Woman Fest returns…
Join us for the 10th Annual Wild Woman Fest, August 19-23rd, 2026.
On a beautiful & sacred land in the Blue Ridge Mountains, in Asheville North Carolina.
Get ready: FEST FRIDAY, when tickets go on sale, is May 8th
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We have Wild Woman Project-trained Circle facilitators is 27 countries, and 44 out of the 50 United States.
Calling wild-hearted women, in and around the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville ~ let’s stir up some sisterhood magic in 2026.
Monthly on Sunday afternoons, 3-5pm, near the Full Moon at The Well in West Asheville.
Join us for an hour-long New Moon Meditation Adventure on April 17th.
Online, from anywhere.
Using a dynamic meditation journey, we will tune into the New Moon, to your own Inner Guidance, synced up with wild-hearted women from around the world. This offering will include music, storytelling, meditation, journaling prompts & intention-setting.
Can’t make it live? No worries. All participants will receive a copy of the recording with 24 hours of the session.
Chris Maddox is the founder of The Wild Woman Project where she teaches women how to utilize the gifts of the Wild Woman Archetype in their everyday lives & how to lead women’s circles in their local communities. She is the organizer & facilitator of the beloved annual WILD WOMAN FEST, a women’s retreat-festival hybrid which fosters a deep connection to nature, a direct experience of the divine feminine & profound spiritual sisterhood among the women in attendance.
An ever student of the great mysteries of existence and nature itself, Chris believes women are holding innate gifts & tools that society at large needs – now more than ever. She is committed to helping women remember their special magic and to bring it forward into every corner of their lives, for the greater good of the planet.
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