The Women’s Anthology Project, was founded by Crystal Blue in 2017 with the intention of sharing inspiring stories with the world. In 2018, the first volume of the Ready to Fly series emerged, featuring 16 powerful authors. Today, the saga continues as even more stories of strength, courage and determination are shared around the globe. Through this collaborative project, women of all ages and backgrounds have found a safe and supportive platform to connect with their truth and share it with the world.
“If you want to fly, give up everything that weighs you down.” -Buddha
(And first, you need to figure out what those things are…)
“The first time I read the quote above, it resonated deep within my soul. There was something deep within me that wanted to be heard. To be released and set free. But where would I even begin? What does letting go really mean? I had so many questions and ultimately decided to start listening to my own answer: ‘Just start writing…‘
Over the past several years, I have discovered that my journey has taken a pivotal turn. One that involves reflection, releasing, and healing. It was time for me to look at all the pieces of my life that were weighing me down. Not just the ‘easy’ things like the career that was unfulfilling, or the one-sided relationships. I’m talking about the deep things. The things within. The pieces of me that were unfulfilling. My relationship with myself.
After a magnificent transformation, I was ready to share my story. But I realized that I didn’t want to do it alone. This was about something bigger. Something more profound. I had connected with so many strong and vibrant women who all had amazing stories to share… and it was time for the world to hear them. I wanted to create a safe space that could hold all of us together while we navigated the writing (and healing) process. Ultimately supporting, inspiring and empowering other women with our words of wisdom.
I was anxious and excited. Terrified, yet determined.
And so, the Anthology was born.”
Crystal Blue
Author | Life Coach
Founder, Ana Hata Publishing
Crystal Blue is the Founder of Ana Hata Publishing, home of the award-winning women’s anthology series, Ready to Fly; and Creator of the Blue Zen Center, where she offers Life and Spiritual Coaching integrated with Sound Healing and Vibrational Medicine. Through these channels she supports, inspires, and empowers women to speak, write, and live their truth. To be brave and free.
Outside of her private practice and business adventures, Crystal lives for traveling the world, savoring sacred sites and admiring ancient architecture. She loves capturing life through photographs and poetry, and feels at home among artists and musicians of all ages. Crystal also takes pride in doing absolutely nothing. She considers herself an advocate and activist for meditation, sitting with nature, and all things Zen.
What does your truth sound like? She is ready to listen.
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