The Lotus and Pen

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Writing, mindfulness, and the creative life.

About Heather Demetrios

Iā€™m an author. A writing coach. A mindfulness for writers evangelist and meditation teacher. A pushover for passionate people. In short? Iā€™m an Existential Detective.

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