Some Kind Of Magic

I sat down with Tina Conroy, A.K.A The Intuitive Woman, to talk about all things intuition. Tina is a yoga instructor, reiki master, and intuitive who first realized she could connect with Spirit and intuition as a child. Tina shares story after story of how she first connected with her gifts, her family history with intuition and prophetic dreams in particular, and how she really came into her own with intuition as an adult. 

What I love most about this episode — and I really loved all of it — is how Tina breaks down the components of intuition and shares practical tools for developing it your own life.

If you've ever been curious about intuition or wanted to strengthen your own skills, this episode is for you. We talk about everything from what intuition is and how it shows up for people, daily practices to help you be more in tune with your intuition, and tools to help you along the way (like meditation, crystals, and oracle cards).

I'd love to hear from you!

What stood out most from Tina's interview?

Do you consider yourself to be intuitive? How has that shown up in your life? 

Topics Discussed:

• An introduction to Tina Conroy and what she does
• When Tina first realized she was intuitive and how that shaped her childhood
• Intuition in children and why that fades as we get older
• What intuition is and how that can show up for people
• The 4 "clairs" of intuition — clairaudience (hearing voices), clairvoyance (seeing images), clairsentience (recognizing feelings), and claircognizance (knowing)
• How to determine your "clair" and what that means for you
• The cultural and societal differences with feelings and intuition
• Empathic versus clairsentient (or intuitive) and how that shows up
• Tools for protecting your energy and creating a shield around yourself
• The benefits of intuition and learning to trust what's showing up
• Daily practices to help you connect with your own intuition
• The value of a morning routine and what Tina's looks like
• Tarot versus oracle cards and the different messages that show up based on what you use
• Why Tina says "rejection is God's protection"
• Tina's definition of everyday magic and how it shows up in her life
• Gratitude as a way to be more present to the miracles in the everyday
• A spiritual growth period and how that culminated for Emily during her sabbatical

Connect with Tina online:

• Website
• The Intuitive Woman Podcast
• The Intuitive Woman Group on FB
• Instagram

Resource Links:

• The Miracle Morning* by Hal Elrod
• Insight Timer
• The Sacred Creators Oracle Deck* by Chris-Anne Donnelly of Pixie Curio
• Wisdom of the Oracle Divination Cards: Ask and Know* from Collette Baron Reid
• Thank & Grow Rich* by Pam Grout

 

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• Twitter: @emilylevenson and #somekindofmagic
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• FB Page: Emily Levenson

 

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I'm so excited to be sitting down with Cyndie Spiegel, a Brooklyn-based small business consultant, coach, and TEDx speaker. Cyndie is the brains behind The Collective (of Us), a small business accelerator for women, and The Community (of Us), an online hub for conversation and change-making community.

Regardless of the work she's doing, Cyndie has a gift for bringing people together AND for telling it like it is. Her perspective on community and belonging is beautiful and important, her talks are filled with truth bombs (and f-bombs), and her knack for facilitating difficult conversations is second to none. 

If you're looking for ways to create change in your life or to expand your community of strong and supportive women, this episode is for you. We touch on the damaging effects of echo chambers, the power of empathy, truly listening to those around you, the importance of sisterhood, standing in your truth, and why belonging to yourself first is a necessary part of being in community.  

So grab your favorite cup of something and settle in for an insightful and enjoyable conversation.

I'd love to hear from you!

What stood out most from Cyndie's interview? What role does community play in your life? 

Topics Discussed:

• An introduction to Cyndie Spiegel and what she does
• Why Cyndie says the work you're trained to do isn't always the work you're meant to do
• The value of being around people who don't think like you 
• The Community of Us and how that came about in reaction to the events of 2017
• Echo chambers and why they can be detrimental to our wellbeing
• Why Cyndie believes that change happens through conversations with people who are different than us
• The importance of flexibility while learning to stand alone in your truth
• Why practice is the difference between falling apart and integrating new perspectives
• Why we all need to learn how to listen and allow people to be who they are
• Letting it be so that it can grow
• Belonging to yourself first and why that's a necessary first step
• Allowing yourself to be uncomfortable more often
• Surround yourself with powerful women who stand for you and not agree with you all the time
• Standing in your truth means letting go of what doesn't feel right
• Learning that standing in your truth doesn't always mean you'll be liked
• Trying on new things and ideas without clinging to the end result 
• The concept of "upspiraling" and what that means for creating change
• Cyndie's definition of everyday magic and how it shows up in her life

Connect with Cyndie Spiegel online:

• CyndieSpiegel.com
• The Community of Us
• The Collective of Us
• Instagram

Resource Links:

• Daring Greatly* by 
• The Gifts of Imperfection* by Brené Brown
• Braving the Wilderness* by Brené Brown
• Anatomy of the Spirit* by Caroline Myss
• Morning Pages
• The Artists Way* by Julia Cameron

 

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• Twitter: @emilylevenson and #somekindofmagic
• Instagram: @emilylevenson and #somekindofmagic
• FB Page: Emily Levenson

 

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I wanted to share with you some of the tools that I've been using as of late to get a handle on my time and be more intentional about where my energy is going. There are four tools in particular that have had a huge impact on my life and my mood: tarot, automatic writing, meditation, and weekly planning.

What I love most about these tools is how they help me feel grounded and get me to connect with parts of myself that I don't often connect with. They also help me to slow down and savor my experiences (especially with my daughter), to be more aware of the thought patterns and stories that I carry around with me, and to pay more attention to what I need to function at my best in the world.

In the last few months that I've been doing these things, I feel like I am more organized and on top of things, I know what's expected of me, and I'm more intentional and planful about how I'm showing up. And when I don't do them, I notice a huge difference. I feel more scattered and unsure of what to do with my time.

Tool #1: Tarot

Tarot has become a tool for knowledge and exploration. I love doing weekly and daily spreads to help ground me in the upcoming week. The cards help me feel more focused and allow me to set intentions for the week, see patterns that have been showing up, and also to get guidance in areas where I've been struggling.

Some of my favorite 3-card spreads:

• What to do / What not to do / What will bring me joy
• A reflection of me / A meaningful intention / A message from spirit
• Issue Guides are helping with now / What my Guides want me to know / How I can connect with my Guides
• What to expect / Unexpected / Theme of the day
• What to be aware of / What to remember / What to let go of

A favorite weekly spread:

• Theme or general energy of the week / What I most need to focus on this week / Challenges that may come up this week / Strengths can I use to overcome these challenges

Other resources:

• Interview on N+F with Leslie McAllister of Juju
• Tarot for Personal Growth board on Pinterest
• Decks: Universal Waite* + Sacred Creators Oracle

Tool #2: Automatic Writing

Automatic writing is a tool for self-discovery that helps me access the wisdom and guidance I need in the moment. I find that automatic writing is able to get me deeper than straight journaling and provides me with more meaningful information than Morning Pages. So what is this magical tool? It is a way to connect with your higher self, spirit guides, and our unconscious through writing. I've found that I do best by writing it down with pen on paper, but you could also use a computer to connect in this way. The most effective way for me to do automatic writing is by first setting the intention for staying open, taking a few deep breaths, and then starting my session off with a question like, what do I need to know right now? so that the writing can unfold. The best part about automatic writing is that the more you do it, the easier it becomes to sit down and write.

I know that doesn't sound super helpful, but I promise it's an easy process. The resources below go into more detail about what it is and how to do it, so if this is a tool that interests you, I'd suggest clicking around and reading a bit more.

Resources:

• How to do automatic writing
• Automatic Writing 101: 10 Tips and Techniques
• How to Channel Your Soul Through Automatic Writing

Tool #3: Meditation

Meditation is something that I chose to focus my time and energy on for The 100 Day Project. I knew that I needed a little extra motivation to stick to a daily practice. 50 days into the project, I've realized a few things about meditation and what it does for me. First, it helps me become more aware of my thoughts and patterns, which is a seriously powerful tool for creating positive change in my life and mood. Second, I'm less reactive to stressors — which I happen to have a lot of with a sassy 4-year-old at home. Meditation has also led me to make other positive changes in my life because I've been more aware of how I'm feeling mind, body, and soul. Finally, because I've been meditating at night, I've noticed that I've been sleeping a whole lot better. Heck. Yeah.

The only requirement I set for myself when I started with my 100 Day Project was to spend at least 5 minutes each day meditating. That could be as simple as focusing on my breath for 5 minutes, diving into a longer guided meditation, or even listening to something like binaural beats. So far, I've done all of the above, as well as meditating in the shower and bathtub, outside on a walk, and in Shavasana following a yoga practice.

Resources:

• The what, why, and how of meditation
• @meditately — the IG account where I'm sharing more about the journey
• Breath Meditation
• Binaural Beats (actual meditations can be found through a quick search on YouTube)
• Some of the guided meditations that I've been using
• Meditation Oasis

Tool #4: Sunday Forcast

I'm the kind of person that barely looks at her calendar and often doesn't realize that I need to be somewhere until I'm supposed to be leaving. So taking the time to sit down on a Sunday and look at what I have going on during the week and also what I want (or need) to get done for the week has been a gamechanger for me. It allows me to be intentional with my time and to make a plan for how I will get it all done. It also helps me to prioritize my time more effectively while also spending time doing the things that I value: connection, self-care, being outside, etc.

What I ask myself in order to get my week in order:

• What do I have on the calendar for the week?
• What do I need to get done?
• What do I want to get done?
• How does it all fit in throughout the week?
• Am I focusing on what I value most? If not, what can I do to bring my schedule more into alignment?
• What will we be eating this week? What do I need to prep?
• What is my intention or theme for the week?

The whole process takes like 10 minutes to do (minus the menu planning, that can take an hour with all of my food restrictions and how much cooking I do at home). And I typically write it down in a notebook because I do better with remembering it all that way.

Resources:

• A post about Christine Kane's Sunday Summit
• 20 productive things to do on a Sunday from The Blissful Mind

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While you can do each of these tools on their own, there is something magical about how they work together and support each other. At least that's how it's been for me. If that sounds like too much, or if you'd rather try them one at a time, I totally feel you. Pick the one that you're most curious about or feel like you need the most in your life right now and start there. You can always add more in once you feel settled into your new routine.

 

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I'm really excited to be sitting down with Catherine Beard of The Blissful Mind this week to talk about the importance of mindfulness and self-care, two topics that I have become pretty focused on as of late.

Our conversation starts with the power of awareness, as Catherine shares how mindfulness found its way into her life and what it's changed as a result. We also talk about the difference between mindfulness and meditation, as well as the tools that allow you to be more mindful in your everyday life. We round out the conversation with a discussion about self-care and mindfulness and how they are integral pieces of the same puzzle.

And while all of those things are pretty darn great, my favorite part about this conversation is how Catherine is able to make mindfulness approachable and grounded in our current reality. Because without mindfulness, life becomes a never-ending sprint to the finish line of acquiring more things without really pausing to appreciate the journey that got you there.

I'd love to hear from you!

What stood out most from Catherine's interview? What role does mindfulness play in your own life?

 

Topics Discussed:

• An introduction to Catherine Beard and what she does
• How Catherine got into mindfulness by way of minimalism and a capsule wardrobe
• The power of awareness and how that has changed Catherine's journey
• Knowing better versus doing better
• Our daily choices and how routines help to keep you on track
• How to create a morning or evening routine that works for you
• The difference between meditation and mindfulness
• Easy ways to infuse more mindfulness into your day
• Mindfulness and eating — finding a way to slow down and savor each bite
• Self-care and how that relates to mindfulness
• Consumer-based self-care versus true holistic self-care
• Self-care versus laziness and where do you draw the line
• The chicken and egg question around self-care and mindfulness
• The boundaries between work and play and how mindfulness plays a role
• Mindfulness and religion. Is there room for both?
• Catherine's definition of everyday magic and how it shows up in her life
• Journaling and how Catherine approaches it as a tool for mindfulness

Connect with Catherine online:

• The Blissful Mind
• Pinterest
• Instagram
• Facebook

Resource Links:

• The original interview on Nourish + Flourish with Catherine
• Posts from The Blissful Mind around morning routines
• The self-care power hour that Catherine follows
• Why self-care is more than bubble baths and spa days (Emily's blog post)
• Automatic writing

 

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• Twitter: @emilylevenson and #somekindofmagic
• Instagram: @emilylevenson and #somekindofmagic
• FB Page: Emily Levenson

 

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Money. The very thought of it can make people squirm in the seats. The word alone has the power to conjure up feelings of anger, jealousy, despair, excitement, fear, anxiety, and gratitude.

The good news is, money doesn't have to be a dirty word. And our relationship to it can truly be life-changing. Which is why I'm so excited to be sitting down with my good friend Jenny Karlsson, the brilliant mind behind Financials for Creatives. Jenny is, in my estimation, the perfect combination of left and right brain, with a love for both photography and numbers.

Our conversation is a candid one and focuses on both the practical and softer sides of money. We talk money mindset and how the stories we carry around money, success, and work really impact our relationship with money. We also explore how Jenny uses tarot and crystals to support her work, as well as the more traditional approaches like budgeting, spending plans, and YNAB.

I hope you enjoy this one as much as I have and that it gives you plenty of food for thought when it comes to your personal relationship with money.

I'd love to hear from you!

What stood out most from Jenny's interview? How can you begin to shift your relationship with money by embracing some of the tools Jenny shared?

Topics Discussed:

• An introduction to Jenny Karlsson and the work she does through Financials for Creatives
• Where Jenny's love for numbers came from
• The problem with looking left to right versus inside when it comes to money
• Money as a data point and how to make sure your spending and your values are in alignment
• Money blocks, self-worth, and how those things relate to our feelings about money
• The stories that we have told ourselves over the years about money and how they've impacted our lives
• Why having a coach is a godsend when it comes to working through our money "stuff"
• How Jenny uses non-traditional tools like tarot and crystals to address money issues
• Having a JOY budget and setting aside money for the things that bring you joy
• Using crystals to help support your money goals
• Why Jenny loves and recommends You Need A Budget
• What everyday magic looks and feels like to Jenny

Resource Links:

• Connect with Jenny Karlsson online: Website | Instagram | Pinterest
• Profit First* by Mike Michalowicz
• Sacred Creators Oracle by Chris-Anne Donnelly
• You Need A Budget (YNAB)
• Morning Pages by Julia Cameron

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• Twitter: @emilylevenson and #somekindofmagic
• Instagram: @emilylevenson and #somekindofmagic
• FB Page: Emily Levenson
• Pinterest: Emily Levenson

This week, I'm sitting down with the fun and fabulously inspiring Siobhan Sudberry, clarity cultivator and found of the BeFree Project. Siobhan and I talk about what it means to live from a place of purpose and clarity, and how tuning in to that place of passion and purpose can (and will) set us free.

Siobhan takes us on a journey from her childhood and the impact of her mother's absence through the revelations she experienced in therapy and through tools like self-care, prayer, and journaling, all the way through the present moment where Siobhan has found clarity around who she is and what she is put on this earth to do. And while all of that is seriously amazing, what I love most about this conversation is how real Siobhan is about her struggles and what it took to overcome them. So grab a hot cup of something and settle in for a conversation that will inspire and uplift. I'd love to hear from you! What stood out most from Siobhan's interview? What does "being free" look and feel like for you? Topics Discussed:

• An introduction to Siobhan Sudberry and what she does
• The "see one, do one, be one" approach and what that's looked like for Siobhan
• Why our purpose isn't a stagnant thing and is instead ever evolving
• How counseling changed Siobhan's life and allowed her to find healing
• Why Siobhan says that our purpose and calling is already in us, we just have to clear away the noise
• What causes us to feel stuck in our lives and the power of clarity to get us moving again
• The roles that we play in our lives
• Doing a better job of saying yes to ourselves first
• Creating space in our lives and the tools to help us do that
• The power of understanding and compassion when it comes to things we've experienced in the past
• The Girl, Be Free podcast and how that came about for Siobhan
• Siobhan's definition of everyday magic and how it shows up in her life
• Money as a confirmation of living in alignment with your purpose

Resource Links:

• Connect with Siobhan Sudberry online: Website | Instagram | Pinterest | Shop
• Girl Be Free Podcast
• Hustle Her Way
• Keep doing the work (from Girl, Be Free)
• Eat, Pray, Love* by Elizabeth Gilbert (movie)
• Insight Timer (app)
• 365 Ways to Increase Your Frequency* by Melissa Alvarez
• Ho'oponopono
• You Are a Badass At Making Money* by Jen Sincero
• 5-day Mindset Shift Challenge from Siobhan

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• Twitter: @emilylevenson and #somekindofmagic
• Instagram: @emilylevenson and #somekindofmagic
• FB Page: Emily Levenson

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I sat down with Vana Feliciano —painter, podcaster and imperfect planeteer — to talk about what it means to be conscious and to live in alignment with your values and dreams. Vana shares about how she got to this place of understanding and what flow, ease, and alignment really mean for her. She also provides a wealth of tools to help others on their journey of conscious living. I have a feeling that this episode will not only leave you feeling inspired but will arm you with the tools you need to bring more conscious awareness into your daily life.

I'd love to hear from you!

What stood out most from Vana's interview? What's one thing you can do today to be more conscious of how you're thinking and feeling?

Topics Discussed:

• An introduction to Vana Feliciano and the work she does
• How Vana's concern for the planet led to extreme changes in her life
• Health concerns, becoming a step-parent, and how those two things impacted her life
• Where conscious living first showed up and how it impacted Vana on her journey
• What conscious living looks and feels like
• How negative energy and anger are toxic to the body
• When our body speaks to us — how to listen and do what we can to nourish it
• Beginning with the intention to pay attention
• Why Vana says that messing up has become one of her favorite things to do
• The power of mindfulness and intention when it comes to our interactions
• Flow, ease, alignment and the ways in which we knock ourselves out of it
• How our perceptions shape our reality
• Gratitude, Morning Pages, and the other tools Vana uses to be more conscious and intentional
• The fluidity of life and allowing yourself to choose what feels right in the moment
• What everyday magic looks and feels like to Vana

Resource Links:

• Connect with Vana Feliciano online: Instagram | Facebook | thequietbrave.com
• Quiet Brave Radio
• Alt Summit
• Institute for Integrative Nutrition* (IIN)
• The Secret DVD* / Book*
• Ask and It Is Given* by Esther and Jerry Hicks
• Morning Pages
• The Artists Way* by Julia Cameron
• The Dirty Heads

 

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• Twitter: @emilylevenson and #somekindofmagic
• Instagram: @emilylevenson and #somekindofmagic
• FB Page: Emily Levenson

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Can yoga really help you navigate the transitions of your life? If you're anything like Stephanie Cunningham, a yoga instructor and podcaster that specializes in working with older adults, the answer is a resounding yes.

Stephanie found yoga after retiring and settling down in Australia. With no job and no ability to get a job due to visa constraints, Stephanie struggled to find her place in the world. That is until she found yoga. Not only did yoga help her physically, it helped her emotionally and spiritually as well. But it wasn't until Stephanie saw how profoundly yoga helped her aging mother manage pain and improved her mobility that she knew this was something she needed to dive into more deeply. In this 50-minute interview, Stephanie shares about her own personal journey with yoga, as well as the benefits of yoga and meditation for older adults. It's a fascinating topic and one that I hope you enjoy exploring as much as I have. I'd love to hear from you! What stood out most from Stephanie's interview? Is yoga something that you would turn to as you were navigating your own transitions in life? Topics Discussed:

• An introduction to Stephanie and what she does
• The benefit of yoga for older adults and how it supports the body as it ages
• Meditation and how that supports seniors as they cope with stress
• How Stephanie found yoga and decided to make this her focus
• What Stephanie's life was like prior to finding yoga
• The mechanics behind why yoga and meditation are such powerful tools for relieving stress
• How yoga helps you access the deep connection between mind and body
• Using yoga as a way to work through transitions like retirement, moving, or getting a new job
• The three parts of yoga — the physical work, the breath work, and meditation
• How to find the style of yoga that fits your needs and ability
• Listening to your body and acknowledging your limitations
• Stephanie's definition of everyday magic and how it shows up in her life

Resource Links:

• Connect with Stephanie Cunningham online: Podcast | Facebook | Instagram | yogalightness.com.au
• Donna Farhi
• Leslie Kaminoff
• Changing the Face of Yoga
• Getting on Stephanie's newsletter

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• Twitter: @emilylevenson and #somekindofmagic
• Instagram: @emilylevenson and #somekindofmagic
• FB Page: Emily Levenson

This week's episode is another solo one from yours truly and the second in the Quick Tip Series (meaning it's a short one!). It's all about the power of the handwritten note, and I couldn't be more excited about the topic. A month or so ago, I took a poll over in Instagram about what I should focus on for my next solo episode. It was between this topic and self-care as the antidote to overwhelm. I have to admit that I was a little surprised at how close it was. I kind of assumed that the topic of self-care was going to blow the handwritten note out of the water. But it didn't. It was neck and neck for a while, with self-care eeking out the handwritten note by a few percentage points. As you can see, I decided to put self-care on hold and run with the power of the handwritten note for two reasons. First, I took part in InCoWriMo for the second time this February. InCoWriMo, jokingly referred to as a vintage social media, is a 28-day challenge to send out one handwritten note a day. The only rules are that you have to write a letter out by hand and that it needs to be mailed. (Easy enough, right?) The second thing — and the one that truly solidified this as a topic that I needed to focus on — was going through 3 large boxes of old papers that had been collecting dust in the corner for close to 20 years. had to do with something I found in my basement.

A few things stood out in that cleaning. First, I have always had an affinity for handwritten notes. I had letters from when I was in first grade all through college. I had letters from all seasons of my life — from friends, schoolmates, boyfriends, and family. I discovered letters from loved ones that have passed on. And discovering those letters took my breath away and made me feel connected to them in such a powerful and tangible way again. It also made me realize how meaningful the letters that I have from the people in my life that are still here, like my grandfather, my parents, my brother and sister-in-law, and my cousins. I know that there will be a time when these letters will be the things that I cherish the most. Being able to reconnect to my affinity for handwritten notes a few years ago through Propelle and experiences like InCoWriMo, as well as remembering how meaningful the act of letter writing had been in my past, felt like a beautiful coming home.

The real power in the handwritten note

It's true that people love getting mail. But we don't we don't tend to get much of it other than junk or bills, so a handwritten note has even more meaning when it shows up in our mailboxes. I'm not sure about you, but when something other than junk shows up in the mail, I feel like I've won the lottery. I also hear the same thing from the people I send letters to. But here's the thing. That's not where the most power lies. The response from people (which I do love to hear about) is really secondary to the experience I have in writing the letters. By sitting down and sharing with someone what I love about them or what inspires me about their work is that it puts me in a space of love and positivity on par with when I practice gratitude. This Thanksgiving, I was trying to think of a way to extend the spirit of thanksgiving and bring more of it into my day-to-day life. I thought it would be fun to send a note to every single person that was at our family's celebration, sharing with them what they had done to make it such a special time for me (and my family). I spent a week thinking through what I wanted to share and put the letters in the mail. Those letters were a gift FOR ME because I got to experience that joy all over again and relive those special moments. I had almost forgotten about the letters when, a few days later, I received a call from my 96-year-old grandfather. He told me how lovely he thought his note was, saying that the letter he had received from me was the nicest letter he had received in his entire life and that it had made him realize something new about himself. He had never thought of himself as a curious person, but now that I had said it to him, he could really see how that had impacted his life over the years. I was gobsmacked after receiving that phone call. I'm pretty sure I spent a solid ten minutes crying because of how amazed and grateful I was to have been a part of that and of knowing how one little thank you card, that I had chosen to write on a whim, had meant the absolute world to him at 96. And for me, that is the crux of a handwritten note and how powerful it can be to tell someone that you care, to share what you find amazing and inspiring about then, and/or how they light you up and fill your heart with joy and fondness. In my experience, taking the time to do that is one of the most incredibly meaningful things you can do for someone else. Whether it's for a colleague, a loved one, a friend, or even a complete stranger. It all matters. 

It's your turn to share the love

Talking about the power of the handwritten note is one thing. Now it's time to take action and send one (or two) of your own. If you've never done this or haven't done it in a while, that's okay. I am confident that whatever you share in your note will be exactly what is needed in the moment. Also, your letter doesn't need to be fancy or beautifully written. It doesn't have to be on gorgeous stationary or include anything else inside of it. All it needs is you to put words onto paper and put it in the mail. Your mission, should you chose to accept it, is to write someone in your life a handwritten note and send it to them. Better yet, send one to someone you know and love AND one to someone you'd like to connect with or get to know better. Let's take it offline and get analog so that we can send a ripple of love out into the world.

Take a listen!

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When I first connected with this week's guests — Lis Hubert and Meghan Seawell — I knew I needed to talk with them more. Their podcast, Adrift on Purpose, is all about being intentional with how you live your life; of living from a place of purpose and connection versus one of obligation and expectation. Yeah, I know. There were so many great takeaways from our conversation, including what security and success really look and feel like, what it feels like to live from obligation versus intention, the role fantasies and daydreams play in the journey, and the importance of support along the way. I hope you find a nugget or two in here that helps you explore more deeply with how intention and obligation show up in your own lives.

I'd love to hear from you!

What stood out most from Meghan and Lis' interview? Do you feel like you're living your life out of obligation or from a deep sense of purpose?

Topics Discussed:

• The impetus behind starting Adrift On Purpose and what it means to Lis + Meghan
• Failing at the life you should be living versus succeeding in the life you chose
• What life looks like when you decide to live with intention
• Predictability versus contrast and remaining present through the transitions
• Adjusting expectations and the highs and lows of living life on your own terms
• How the show has intertwined with their own personal journies
• What interviews or nuggets have been transformative for Meghan on her journey
• How to know when you've gotten off course and what it feels like to live from obligation versus intention
• The power of fantasies and daydreams to help us connect with our purpose
• How to course correct when things are out of alignment
• Tiny steps, connecting with your joy, and being aware of your values and beliefs
• Support systems, naysayers, and the importance of leaning on your community
• Being deeply rooted in the present moment
• What everyday magic looks and feels like to both Meghan + Lis

Resource Links:

• Lis Hubert's online haunts: Twitter | Medium | LinkedIN | elisabethhubert.com
• Meghan Seawell's online home
• Adrift on Purpose Podcast
• The Unconventionalist FB Group

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• Twitter: @emilylevenson and #somekindofmagic
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• FB Page: Emily Levenson