Uplifting Essays

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

Stories, soul, and support for people chasing meaningful work

Jan 23 •

New Year, Same Dreams

Setting Intentions That Align with Your Heart

Jan 1 •

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Celebrating Milestones

How Honoring Progress Fuels the Dreamer’s Journey

Dec 4, 2024 •

Cultivating Thankfulness in the Creative Journey

How gratitude sustains creative energy and perseverance

Nov 6, 2024 •

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The Windshield is Bigger Than the Rearview Mirror for a Reason

The common metaphor reminds dreamchasers that while it’s important to learn from the past, our focus should be on the future.

Oct 2, 2024 •

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