Uplifting Essays

Facing Rejection: Surviving Pre-Pitch Jitters

Rejection anxiety is real. Here’s how I learned to calm my body, reframe failure, and keep going when the stakes felt sky-high.

Oct 1 •

Declare Your Dreams: Jennifer Jabaley on Big Goals, Hard Work, and Living Boldly

Author Jennifer Jabaley shares how bold dreams, grit, and resilience shaped her family’s story—and why chasing big goals makes life richer.

Sep 3 •

From Fantasy to Eight Books: How One Woman Found Her Voice

Sara LaFontain never dreamed of being a writer—until one person believed in her. Now she's published 8 books. A story about doubt, courage, and support.

Aug 6 •

Letting Go Brought Me Back to My Dream

After quitting, clarity came. I returned to my dream with joy, not pressure—choosing creativity, softness, and slow success on my own terms.

Jul 2 •

Quitting Isn’t Failing: What a Two-Week Pause Taught Me About Creative Survival

I temporarily quit my dream of becoming a novelist. What happened next surprised me—and might help you trust your own pauses.

Jun 4 •

When Your Dream Falls Silent: A Personal Confession About Doubt

Facing burnout and fear, I confessed the unthinkable: I wanted to quit. This is the first step in finding my way back to living with big dreams.

May 7 •

Refresh Your Creative Practice: How to Let Go and Thrive

Shake off creative stagnation, refresh your routines, and thrive. Learn how to reconnect with your creativity this spring.

Apr 2 •

When the Dream Gets Hard, Lean Into the Process

Why passion isn’t a prerequisite for progress

Mar 5 •

Love, Dreams, and the Communities That Lift Us

How Passion Projects and Relationships Shape Our Creative Lives

Feb 5 •

Life Unscripted: Finding Joy in Improv

Stepping outside my comfort zone taught me confidence, creativity, and laughter—and how mistakes make the best moments.

Jan 29 •

Welcome to Living with Big Dreams

Helping dreamers find the courage to keep going—one story, recipe, and soul shift at a time.

Jan 23 •

New Year, Same Dreams

Setting Intentions That Align with Your Heart

Jan 1 •

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