Listen "The Unexpected Nest: Why I Suddenly Disappeared "
Episode Synopsis
GET TWO FREE CHAPTERS OF MY BOOK RIGHT NOW!I return after an unexpected season of stillness—a time I’ve come to call my cocoon and my nest. I share the story of how burnout, illness, and years of pushing finally brought me to a full-body pause—and what I’ve learned about the sacredness of rest, the quiet power of tending to ourselves, and the beauty that can emerge when we finally stop.Special Gifts for You2 Free Chapters of My New Book: Awakening Creativity: A Sacred Journey to Reclaim Your Inner Artist – Begin your own journey to reconnect with your creative spirit. GET THEM HERE: https://hierophantpublishing.com/awakening-creativityA Tour of My Magical Nest HERE. See the whimsical sanctuary I built on my deck to nurture my inner child.Resources & Links Mentioned in This EpisodeMy Octopus Teacher (documentary recommendation)Rob and Melissa’s album The Story of Sita and Ram – an offering of devotion and beautyLeave me a voice message HERE to share your thoughts and experiences with rest—I might share yours in a future episode!Closing BlessingMay this episode be a permission slip—a reminder that your creative spirit is not an engine to be pushed, but a beloved being to be tended. May you find rest, may you be held, and may your creativity rise again, softer and wilder than before.
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