a healing journey

16 - inspiration goes a long way

Wow, it’s been a whole year since I left Music Supervision.. January 31st, 2022…
I remember how I felt this time last year: Numb, shaky, exhausted and completely worn out. I didn’t even have much room for fear to be honest. I took a leap without knowing if or when the net would appear. But I had faith. I believed it was the right thing to do, even if I didn’t have a back-up plan in place.

And here we are, a year later.. I feel nothing but gratitude, relief and bliss. I did a lot of reflecting this morning on how far I’ve come. And I have to say, I’ve never been more proud. I’m moving my body, I’m breathing deeper, I’m seeing in colour and once again, I’m creating. I finally have the space to do so, and it feels oh so good!

My goal has always been to take my experience, and be able to shed some light on it, so that it may assist others in feeling less alone.

I’ve had a number of people come up to me or message me in the last few months saying they’ve followed along with my newsletter, and that a lot of what I write about hits home for them. The fact that my words and honest truths have inspired and resonated with people.. Gosh, that is such a beautiful thing. Thank you friends.

The purpose of this month’s newsletter is to remind you to stay inspired. Find muses in even the smallest of places. For me, that has and always will be music, nature and books.

A record that continues to inspire me and has gotten me through this past year is, Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You by Big Thief.. It’s the perfect soundtrack to walking in the woods, camping, and/or cooking.

A book I continue to come back to for inspiration, is Women Who Run With the Wolves by Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés. It’s full of myths and stories of the Wild Woman Archetype and it allowed me to view myself and my art differently. I especially resonated with the chapter about nourishing the creative life.

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Overall, I’m feeling quite optimistic. I’m happier, and in a general, feeling more like myself.. But it’s a new and improved version. A version who feels wiser and excited about her future. I look forward to continuing to share the lessons I’ve learned along this journey. I feel as though, I’ve come so far!

I also have a number of exciting things to share, very, very soon. The first being that I recently spoke on a podcast, which is directly tied to this newsletter. It was an eye opening conversation that I’m sure will ring true for many of you. I’ll make sure to send it along once it’s ready. And last but definitely not least.. I FINALLY have original music to share and grace your ears. All to come in time! :)
Stay well,