We adventurers are no strangers to the pressures of life! Whether it's the challenge of a new and formidable project or financial pressure (and who knows what else), there seems to be a consistent answer as to how to deal with it.

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Irony, by Cortney Matz (only on Patreon)

Starting Line Prayer, by Cortney Matz (only on Patreon)

I'm back from my break, and boy am I excited! Let's dig into the joys of picking a thing and doing it 100% (drawn from the movie, Gran Turismo).

Do affirmations work? Those brief sentences that put into words what you aspire to - but don't yet see happening? I'll tell you some of mine - are we brainwashing ourselves?

We've talked about comfort zones, but this week's topic raises the double edge of DIScomfort - how do you challenge yourself to grow and learn? Alternatively, how do you give yourself the help you need when things are tough?

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Baby Bugs, by Cortney Matz (only on Patreon)

Real Love, by Cortney Matz (coming to Patreon August 31)

Starting Line Prayer, by Cortney Matz (only on Patreon)

Introverts are often characterized by withdrawal and quietness. But many of us are learning to step outside of ourselves and make connections with the world. Let's chat about how!

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Dragonsong, by Cortney Matz (from Mystery EP)

(Talk Like You're Supposed to) Be Here, by Cortney Matz (only on Patreon)

The Possibilities, by Cortney Matz (from HOME EP)

How do you find perspective on what really matters in life? Whether you're a "big picture person" or not, we all need space to prioritize - especially amid life's surprises.

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Here, by Cortney Matz (from HOME EP)

Wildfire, by Cortney Matz (only on Patreon)

NEW: my collection of musical nature meditations is now available to purchase on Etsy! Won't you show my brand new shop some love?

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The Japanese art of shinrin-yoku is not QUITE as mysterious and enigmatic as it may sound. But it works to relive stress! Join me for this special episode exploring nature and its powerful influence on your wellbeing.

Do you have to pick? Most of the time it seems like I do. And it's so easy to lament the one even though I have clearly obtained the other. But which, you ask?

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Home Sweet Home, by Cortney Matz (from HOME EP)

Ships, by Cortney Matz & Hans Obma (only on Patreon)

The Story's Not Over, by Cortney Matz (from Mystery album)

What do you do when you're partway through a trip, project, or y'know... career... and then realize: this isn't actually what I want at all? When is it time to start over?

Have you ever had to re-route your direction in response to "the ob-stackles in your path" (per Homer, as quoted by O Brother, Where Art Thou?) like, all the time?