I loved reading about the moments that have meant something to you this week. And you've really made me think, because I do the same, I feel like my posts have to say something useful but actually sharing from the heart like you have today is so lovely to read. Xx
Thank you so much lovely, I really enjoy reading like this too, I want to experience other humans not just content machines! It is so easy to get swept up in the ‘usefulness’ but maybe being real and raw is more ‘useful’ anyway?? xxx
Gorgeous. More and more, I've been seeing myself (my life, my work) as being a seeker of and sharer of beauty, and coming to see the depth, healing and wisdom in that alone. Thank you, Lauren, for sharing your day's beauty. Today I marveled at the shimmering radiance of golden trembling aspen trees in the sun and breeze.
Stunningly beautiful Lauren. Absolutely stunningly beautiful...Thank you for sharing those moments in time that when I read them opened doors of imagination, feelings of hope and love, empathy and deep understanding. Thank you for all that you share and offer.
Beautiful!!!! I've been trying to follow this direction, putting my carefully crafted content calendar aside. The challenge with this method is you have to open yourself up to simplicity and wonder to find that inspiration. My season of life is fast paced; I find myself avoiding the slow down and reflection needed for those beautiful moments to shine.
It was hard to pick a favorite line in this piece, but I loved: "But what if I wrote purely for the alchemy that occurs when I invite the words to pour out?" Lovely word choice, very happy with the Substack algorithm for the suggestion to discover and subscribe to your work 🙂
Ahhh Heather, so glad that the algorithm brought us this connection too. I hear you on the challenges… this year one of my words has been simplicity and it has been such a deep deep craving. Every time I find myself getting overwhelmed it is like a messenger to bring me back. A constant practice! xxx
Lauren, this resonated SO much. The idea of writing just for the beauty of it, not for some perfectly polished end result, is liberating. I'm constantly battling the inner critic who tells me it has to be 'useful' or 'groundbreaking'. Thanks for the reminder that sometimes, the process itself is the magic.
I am so glad that these words spoke to you, the ‘useful’ piece is something I have been unpicking a lot because what is to say that words that strike a chord in the heart are not as useful as a list of tips and advice!! Thank you so much for reading. x
Ahhh what a relief to read something purely for the beauty! Yes please to more of this for all of us ✨
How exciting that you’re getting a studio, we got one last year and it’s my sanctuary, I can just about see the top of the nearby mountain and of course there trees gracing my view. So excited for you!
Ah your studio sounds wonderful Sarina, I won’t quite have the mountain view but it really is going to be a little sanctuary. And yes to the relief of just allowing beauty to be here in its purity. I personally want to read more of that! xxx
Love how much synchronicity there is… so comforting to know that someone is walking a similar path to me. Feel you on it all… and yes to the studio being an extension of home, I love the idea of having a little sanctuary but also of inviting everyone in to share it as a family too! The triggers from my 5 year old are…. as you say… veryyyyyyy interesting!!! Lots of deep breaths and hands on the heart right now. Sending strength!! xxx
I love this, I often find myself caught between the idea of something I want to write and the many micro-moments of life and humaneness that need to shared. Thank you for permission slip.
I love all of this piece so much, and your words are so beautiful and real and comforting! It all resonates so much, I must give myself the permission to practice my writing more -I know it would open channels in me that might actually be life-changing in a beautiful way!
Oh gosh yes… writing is a constant practice in truth isn’t it? And for me it is a way to process things on a different level… so when I don’t do it I feel like something is missing. I am so here for the practice writing!!! Thank you for reading and your comment. xxx
I loved reading about the moments that have meant something to you this week. And you've really made me think, because I do the same, I feel like my posts have to say something useful but actually sharing from the heart like you have today is so lovely to read. Xx
Thank you so much lovely, I really enjoy reading like this too, I want to experience other humans not just content machines! It is so easy to get swept up in the ‘usefulness’ but maybe being real and raw is more ‘useful’ anyway?? xxx
Gorgeous. More and more, I've been seeing myself (my life, my work) as being a seeker of and sharer of beauty, and coming to see the depth, healing and wisdom in that alone. Thank you, Lauren, for sharing your day's beauty. Today I marveled at the shimmering radiance of golden trembling aspen trees in the sun and breeze.
That’s such a beautiful realisation, thank you for sharing this with me. I bet the trees were mesmerising! xxx
I really love your courage. I often wonder if I sound too floaty at times and stop myself writing what I want.
Thank you for that reflection Claire. I think floaty can so often be beautiful, would happily read your floaty words. xxx
Beautiful + true + heart-softening as always my darling xx
Thank you lovely xxxx
Stunningly beautiful Lauren. Absolutely stunningly beautiful...Thank you for sharing those moments in time that when I read them opened doors of imagination, feelings of hope and love, empathy and deep understanding. Thank you for all that you share and offer.
Thank you so much for reading and sharing the resonance Sam, it truly is a blessing to be witnessed by others who understand. xxx
Beautiful!!!! I've been trying to follow this direction, putting my carefully crafted content calendar aside. The challenge with this method is you have to open yourself up to simplicity and wonder to find that inspiration. My season of life is fast paced; I find myself avoiding the slow down and reflection needed for those beautiful moments to shine.
It was hard to pick a favorite line in this piece, but I loved: "But what if I wrote purely for the alchemy that occurs when I invite the words to pour out?" Lovely word choice, very happy with the Substack algorithm for the suggestion to discover and subscribe to your work 🙂
Ahhh Heather, so glad that the algorithm brought us this connection too. I hear you on the challenges… this year one of my words has been simplicity and it has been such a deep deep craving. Every time I find myself getting overwhelmed it is like a messenger to bring me back. A constant practice! xxx
Lauren, this resonated SO much. The idea of writing just for the beauty of it, not for some perfectly polished end result, is liberating. I'm constantly battling the inner critic who tells me it has to be 'useful' or 'groundbreaking'. Thanks for the reminder that sometimes, the process itself is the magic.
I am so glad that these words spoke to you, the ‘useful’ piece is something I have been unpicking a lot because what is to say that words that strike a chord in the heart are not as useful as a list of tips and advice!! Thank you so much for reading. x
Ahhh what a relief to read something purely for the beauty! Yes please to more of this for all of us ✨
How exciting that you’re getting a studio, we got one last year and it’s my sanctuary, I can just about see the top of the nearby mountain and of course there trees gracing my view. So excited for you!
Ah your studio sounds wonderful Sarina, I won’t quite have the mountain view but it really is going to be a little sanctuary. And yes to the relief of just allowing beauty to be here in its purity. I personally want to read more of that! xxx
The synchronicities between the two of us Lauren are 🤯 ✨
- my 4 + 5.5 year old are in this veryyyy interesting (and honestly triggering) space for me
- we have our studio space in town but I was literally looking at sheds before I read this- I feel a pull to be closer to home. To have my oasis
- we crave that familypreneurship life too- yearning for my husband to be home full time with us
- and this is exactly how I’ve been creating (and why I love Substack so much!!)
I feel you I feel you I feel you💕
I can’t wait to see more about your studio and the new work that’s coming through 😍
Love how much synchronicity there is… so comforting to know that someone is walking a similar path to me. Feel you on it all… and yes to the studio being an extension of home, I love the idea of having a little sanctuary but also of inviting everyone in to share it as a family too! The triggers from my 5 year old are…. as you say… veryyyyyyy interesting!!! Lots of deep breaths and hands on the heart right now. Sending strength!! xxx
I love this, I often find myself caught between the idea of something I want to write and the many micro-moments of life and humaneness that need to shared. Thank you for permission slip.
You are so welcome, thank you for sharing that you ‘get it’!!! So much beauty in the mundane when we allow it to be a bit all over the place! xx
I love all of this piece so much, and your words are so beautiful and real and comforting! It all resonates so much, I must give myself the permission to practice my writing more -I know it would open channels in me that might actually be life-changing in a beautiful way!
Oh gosh yes… writing is a constant practice in truth isn’t it? And for me it is a way to process things on a different level… so when I don’t do it I feel like something is missing. I am so here for the practice writing!!! Thank you for reading and your comment. xxx