Hi my dear Substack friend! I’ll always remember that we started these around the same time. You were my very first subscriber!
What brought you here?
I wanted to retire my website but still write newsletters. I researched newsletter platforms like mailchimp and others but it didn’t feel like what I wanted.
What season of life are you in?
Mama of a 5yo boy entering school age! I’m researching all things homeschool right now.
What’s been lighting you up—or weighing you down?
Light: writing! This year my brain has been crazy inspired and I have so much to write about. I signed my first publication contract a few months ago to write a chapter in an anthology on the divine feminine. Also, community lights me up. I’ve been noodling on it for years and mostly rejected the idea after my dad died early 2024 - getting to know strangers felt too vulnerable. But I’m back at it and meeting some wonderful ladies on Substack who I hope to collaborate with!
What are you dreaming about for this next chapter?
Riding the wave of momentum! I have no idea where it will lead but I’m excited!
Hello Amanda. I'm so sorry I'm just responding to your reply now. As they say, my bad!
We are similar in so many ways. I also retired my website, yet still wanted to plan and host workshops and share my life lessons through writing.
I love that you are researching homeschooling. What a lucky young fellow to have a mama like you.
You are creatively on fire. That's so awesome. Perhaps we can collaborate one day and you could be a guest presenter at my retreat center. I'll be holding one day virtual retreats on a regular basis in the new year. I'd love to add you to my list.
I share your excitement and thank you for always being so willing to comment and engage on my posts.
I would love to collaborate with you! While I do not always manage to stay on top of reading all my subscriptions, there are those publications, like yours, that I circle back to and read through!
I love the idea of this publication! The name alone screams "SLOW DOWN" (as if screaming is ever part of gathering and pausing).
What season of life are you in? >> A weird season. A 50s season. A season where I KNOW I need to change my environment and I'm trying to figure out how to get there.
What are you dreaming about for this next chapter? >> A cottage-y type home near water and a peaceful existence. Plenty of baggage towing behind me but it's time to cut it loose.
Hi Kristi, thanks so much for sharing. My dream is similar. A cottage-y type home near a river or stream in the country. I can close my eyes and see myself there. So peaceful. I hope you embrace the ability to be comfortable in the uncomfortableness as you figure out how to reach your next destination.
Hi my dear Substack friend! I’ll always remember that we started these around the same time. You were my very first subscriber!
What brought you here?
I wanted to retire my website but still write newsletters. I researched newsletter platforms like mailchimp and others but it didn’t feel like what I wanted.
What season of life are you in?
Mama of a 5yo boy entering school age! I’m researching all things homeschool right now.
What’s been lighting you up—or weighing you down?
Light: writing! This year my brain has been crazy inspired and I have so much to write about. I signed my first publication contract a few months ago to write a chapter in an anthology on the divine feminine. Also, community lights me up. I’ve been noodling on it for years and mostly rejected the idea after my dad died early 2024 - getting to know strangers felt too vulnerable. But I’m back at it and meeting some wonderful ladies on Substack who I hope to collaborate with!
What are you dreaming about for this next chapter?
Riding the wave of momentum! I have no idea where it will lead but I’m excited!
Hello Amanda. I'm so sorry I'm just responding to your reply now. As they say, my bad!
We are similar in so many ways. I also retired my website, yet still wanted to plan and host workshops and share my life lessons through writing.
I love that you are researching homeschooling. What a lucky young fellow to have a mama like you.
You are creatively on fire. That's so awesome. Perhaps we can collaborate one day and you could be a guest presenter at my retreat center. I'll be holding one day virtual retreats on a regular basis in the new year. I'd love to add you to my list.
I share your excitement and thank you for always being so willing to comment and engage on my posts.
I would love to collaborate with you! While I do not always manage to stay on top of reading all my subscriptions, there are those publications, like yours, that I circle back to and read through!
We’ll chat! I appreciate your support.
I love the idea of this publication! The name alone screams "SLOW DOWN" (as if screaming is ever part of gathering and pausing).
What season of life are you in? >> A weird season. A 50s season. A season where I KNOW I need to change my environment and I'm trying to figure out how to get there.
What are you dreaming about for this next chapter? >> A cottage-y type home near water and a peaceful existence. Plenty of baggage towing behind me but it's time to cut it loose.
Hi Kristi, thanks so much for sharing. My dream is similar. A cottage-y type home near a river or stream in the country. I can close my eyes and see myself there. So peaceful. I hope you embrace the ability to be comfortable in the uncomfortableness as you figure out how to reach your next destination.