Welcome, I'm Carole West.
This space is about encouraging goodness through creative living.
How this began...
I have been writing for years, this began through a journal that led to the world of blogging. For me, these avenues helped develop some amazing opportunities.
Like freelance writing, book publishing, public speaking and teaching workshops. It was all pretty great, but after six years "burn out" surfaced as life started to shift.
So, I made a decision to write a new blog under my name...
This was a bold move to shut down everything I had built from scratch and it took a few years to land in a direction that spoke to my heart.
I wasn't even sure how encouragement and creativity would come across, but I knew in my heart it was a good move for the writing I hoped to bring forward.
Encouragement that Ignites
I simplified this new journey by focusing on what brings me joy. In my own life encouragement that ignites spiritual growth has brought forward the best way to live.
These posts are personal and for readers who seek improvement in their daily life by embracing the good. I offer a variety of topics including themes like, Authentic Living and Discover Your Gifts.
The Essence of Creativity
Creativity has always been with me, it's a twinkle that lives within guiding how we put things together. This could be working with our hands, mind or heart because we are all blessed with gifts.
Some talents are present in everything we do, where others might still be in hibernation. My art is a great example, I reconnected after a 30 year break.
Can you imagine how incredibly fearful that might have been? Well it was, so I took watercolor classes to explore technique and build confidence.
My excitement came from a loose painting style that represents nature and shapes. Some of my work is shared here in addition to painting prompts and tools that make the journey possible.
Since I love to write, I included space for "creatives" because we can all benefit from their stories.
The essence of creativity is going deeper by unfolding a rhythm to life that is worth living. The best part, there is no subscription here, simply join in by sharing your thoughts as you read.