In this episode, I share what’s currently lighting up and inspiring my creative soul. We dive deep into synchronicities, creative inspiration, and gentle reminders that magic exists in the details of daily life.

We talk about:

• The lessons and magic from my September writing group, Mundane into Magic
• How to build a simple, consistent creative practice
• The power of a 5-minute brain dump and the “10 Things” daily writing ritual
• Reflection from reading Elizabeth Gilbert’s memoir All the Way to the River
• What it really means to let go and let God
• How surrender is shaping my journey as a new mom
• The process of writing and self-publishing my upcoming memoir, I Collect Stories Like Seashells
• The reminder that your creative legacy can begin with your immediate community

Creative Resources Mentioned:

• Mundane into Magic
• Create for Yourself, First on Substack
• All the Way to the River by Elizabeth Gilbert
• Emma Watson on On Purpose
• Elizabeth Gilbert on Soul Boom

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