I’m glad this struck you, Stephanie. I really started writing it for myself and then realized that most of us are dealing with some version of digital saturation and fatigue right now.
Sharing a new post about creative health. Specifically:
Topic: Mapping your creative capacity
Who benefits: Artists, writers, and makers who manage fluctuating health and have spent years feeling like they're failing productivity systems that were never built for their bodies.
Thanks for the opportunity! I recently wrote about the life my brilliant grandmother could have lived versus the life she was allowed to live. It's about unfulfilled promise, another word for avocados, and love.
Has the medical system ever made you doubt your own body during pregnancy?
This is the second part of a three part series about what that actually feels like for a highly sensitive woman. Free to read, with a letter inside that I wish someone had given me then.
Hi Marcy, thanks for giving us this opportunity to share. I'm sharing an old post.
Topic: Reflections and resources about grief "Life grows around grief'. No clichés. No neat sequence. 'Just' messy, heartfelt humanity.
Who could benefit: Anyone experiencing grief, but particularly caregivers. Anyone who's looking for resonance and empathy, or trying to make sense of the messiness of grief.
Topic: The System Wasn't Built for You. That's Why You See What They Can't.
Who benefits: Anyone who is exhausted by getting another AI tool pushed by the leadership but still see last 3 costing money but still siting unused and aren't sure why this is happening or what to do to change the situation.
Thanks, Marcy!
Topic: Giving readers permission to step away from the information overload and digital saturation, including my own essays.
Who benefits: Anyone who is exhausted but feels guilty in not being able to "keep up" with their Substack reading
Link: https://jeannieewing.substack.com/p/you-dont-have-to-keep-up-with-me
Reminds me a little of this one from quite some time back:
https://createmefree.substack.com/p/mental-health-reasons-i-may-not-read-431
We all need to remember this for ourselves and our readers.
I remember this post Kathryn! Excellent
Thanks, Kathryn!
Jeannie, I loved this essay when it posted. It resonates and is an excellent reminder.
Oh Stacy, how lovely to see your name here. I felt such warmth. Thank you for being in my corner. I deeply appreciate you.
Likewise. We individually need to understand we can't read it all ... even if we want to.
Love this! I always feel guilty not getting to read all of my subbed articles right away!
I’m glad this struck you, Stephanie. I really started writing it for myself and then realized that most of us are dealing with some version of digital saturation and fatigue right now.
Sharing a new post about creative health. Specifically:
Topic: Mapping your creative capacity
Who benefits: Artists, writers, and makers who manage fluctuating health and have spent years feeling like they're failing productivity systems that were never built for their bodies.
https://createmefree.substack.com/p/creative-capacity-mapping-artists-health
Thanks for the opportunity! I recently wrote about the life my brilliant grandmother could have lived versus the life she was allowed to live. It's about unfulfilled promise, another word for avocados, and love.
https://distractedbyprettythings.substack.com/p/red-lipstick-alligator-pear-and-untapped?r=43tgx8
Loved this essay tribute to your grandmother, Leslie. xo
Thank you so very much, Victoria! I enjoyed the process of honoring her in this way.
✨Need a cool splash of inspiration? Let your words "flow like water!"
For writing prompts about change, read Part 4 of my "WRITE AWAKE: Inspiration from The Elements" series. 🌊
https://writelighter.substack.com/p/write-awake-inspiration-from-the-003?r=39tsu&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
Thank, Marcy, for this opportunity.
Here is a little something about my latest post.
Has the medical system ever made you doubt your own body during pregnancy?
This is the second part of a three part series about what that actually feels like for a highly sensitive woman. Free to read, with a letter inside that I wish someone had given me then.
https://morethanenoughbyselene.substack.com/p/pregnant-during-covid?r=4ph7fq&utm_medium=ios
Reading now, Selene!
Thank you, Jeannie, your comment meant a world to me.
I just read your article and it is just wow!
Thank you for reading, Selene! I appreciate you.
Marcy, as always, thank you for this prompt.
Post: Come and Treat It Well
About: climate shifting wrapped in three hiking shorts and a nod to Wendell Berry w
https://stacyboone.substack.com/p/041-come-and-treat-it-well
Hi Marcy, thanks for giving us this opportunity to share. I'm sharing an old post.
Topic: Reflections and resources about grief "Life grows around grief'. No clichés. No neat sequence. 'Just' messy, heartfelt humanity.
Who could benefit: Anyone experiencing grief, but particularly caregivers. Anyone who's looking for resonance and empathy, or trying to make sense of the messiness of grief.
Link: https://www.carermentor.com/p/resource-life-grows-around-grief
Thanks to Marcy and all for being here! Here's a one year ago today post....
Topic: finding things to bolster our spirit, no matter what else is happening in the world / our lives.
Who benefits: anyone needing a shot in the arm of connection, possiblity, and love.
https://francescam.substack.com/p/10-things-that-matter-now?r=fcgx&utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web
Geriatric pregnancy? Mucus plug? Virginity? Who came up with these words, and isn't it high time we reclaim them? For ourselves, our daughters, and the women we love: https://eroticintelligence.substack.com/p/reclaiming-our-bits-and-bodies-a
Very important article, Mel. Happy to find you here 🙂
🩷🙏 Ditto!
My recent post about Astrology+ Dragons for Taurus season 🌿♉🐲
If you're into fantasy, astrology, crystals, herbs, or poetry/prose/short stories, this may interest you! 🐉✨🪶
https://feathersandflowcreative.substack.com/p/the-taurus-dragon-the-garden-guardian
Also, thanks Marcy! So happy this is back 💖
Topic: Finding joy in ordinary life after stressful RV travel Who benefits: RVers, travelers, believers, and anyone who’s been through a stressful season and is learning to appreciate the beauty of ordinary life again. Link: https://charissetyson.substack.com/p/when-ordinary-feels-extraordinary?r=b5tqf
Exploring the light of the world and its resulting shadow https://mbchabinsky.substack.com/p/light-and-shadow
https://gracegrossmann.substack.com/p/what-if-the-best-thing-is-to-choose?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=1pwz7p
This is my latest after 10 day series introducing Chill Out and Cheer Up, my best-selling self-help book 📖☀️💛
Thanks, Marcy for this opportunity!
Topic: The System Wasn't Built for You. That's Why You See What They Can't.
Who benefits: Anyone who is exhausted by getting another AI tool pushed by the leadership but still see last 3 costing money but still siting unused and aren't sure why this is happening or what to do to change the situation.
Link: https://aibyshrabony.substack.com/p/the-system-wasnt-built-for-you-thats?r=88uf22
Sharing a post on shame, acceptance, moving through the world with a large visual difference - my birthmark!- and relating it to your story. Birthmark as metaphor. Look for the journaling/expressive writing prompts at the end, and feel free to adjust and make them work for you if you'd like! https://substack.com/@jenniferzarinlcat/note/c-266525154?r=356v9&utm_source=notes-share-action&utm_medium=web
Thanks for the invitation!
Jennifer
Yeay for Collab Lite! Thank you Marcy for creating this space.
Topic: A 20 min practice to tend to your nervous system.
Who benefits: highly sensitive women in business, writers, creators who want to befriend their nervous system.
Link: https://jessicatefenkgiruelle.substack.com/p/i-am-surrounded-by-love