Hello! I'm Lis, and this is my first month on Substack. Your Substack was very intriguing to me, and I have just subscribed. If any of my words below resonate with you, let's connect and support one another on this journey! Thank you 💖
This was beautiful—and fierce in the gentlest way. You’re absolutely right: we can wait forever for life to give us permission, when really, it’s already waiting for us to say yes.
Your words reminded me of the moment I realized I couldn’t keep putting my creativity second to survival. I’ve been a Buddhist for over 30 years, and your message echoes something we say often: this life is precious, and not guaranteed.
Thank you for writing this. It’s not just a reminder—it’s a call to live. Subscribed, and honored to walk a little further into the light with you.
This was such an inspirational piece. You touched on themes that many people struggle with, myself included, but I love your simple, optimistic solution. Thank you for this!
I relate to this so much – especially the part about "just doing things."
Excuses, reasons, and especially fears… they never really go away, right? I used to think I had to wait for them to disappear before I acted, but lately I’ve learned to just walk alongside them. They’re part of the journey, not obstacles to remove.
Ironically, it was the adrenaline challenges – bungee jumps, cliff dives – that taught me that fear isn’t a stop sign. It’s just part of moving forward. And so is wandering the world with a laptop and a dream. I might be scared sometimes, sure. But I’d never forgive myself if I gave up on my dreams just because of fear.
So yes, your words ring true. We don’t need a perfect plan. We just need to begin – shaky hands and all.
Thanks for sharing this – it was exactly what I needed to read today. ✨
I felt the same in my first post and my first self-published book. It drained my mind learning the how-to's but I've definitely improved and learned so much in the process 💯 Enjoy the journey and wish you the best in your book 🙂❤️
Thank you very much for such a lovely comment! ❤️ It means a lot, and if you're so inclined and would like to support my work even further, please consider buying me a $5 coffee on Ko-fi (the link's in the post).
Very true. We will never feel completely ready. So do it—trembling if you must—but do it, and do it now! 💪😊
Can't wait to read your first letter from the castle!
This is what you are submitting for your master’s thesis?
It took me so long to purge on the page and now I can't stop....x
Hello! I'm Lis, and this is my first month on Substack. Your Substack was very intriguing to me, and I have just subscribed. If any of my words below resonate with you, let's connect and support one another on this journey! Thank you 💖
https://blog.savorlifestudio.com/
Loved this! Great writing too!!
This was beautiful—and fierce in the gentlest way. You’re absolutely right: we can wait forever for life to give us permission, when really, it’s already waiting for us to say yes.
Your words reminded me of the moment I realized I couldn’t keep putting my creativity second to survival. I’ve been a Buddhist for over 30 years, and your message echoes something we say often: this life is precious, and not guaranteed.
Thank you for writing this. It’s not just a reminder—it’s a call to live. Subscribed, and honored to walk a little further into the light with you.
Steven Smith—The Bathrobe Guy 👘
This was such an inspirational piece. You touched on themes that many people struggle with, myself included, but I love your simple, optimistic solution. Thank you for this!
I relate to this so much – especially the part about "just doing things."
Excuses, reasons, and especially fears… they never really go away, right? I used to think I had to wait for them to disappear before I acted, but lately I’ve learned to just walk alongside them. They’re part of the journey, not obstacles to remove.
Ironically, it was the adrenaline challenges – bungee jumps, cliff dives – that taught me that fear isn’t a stop sign. It’s just part of moving forward. And so is wandering the world with a laptop and a dream. I might be scared sometimes, sure. But I’d never forgive myself if I gave up on my dreams just because of fear.
So yes, your words ring true. We don’t need a perfect plan. We just need to begin – shaky hands and all.
Thanks for sharing this – it was exactly what I needed to read today. ✨
This is actually one of the longest and most beautiful comments I've ever read, so thank you! It absolutely made my day!
Yes! I’m also in the process of writing as well. Be kind and allow yourself to enjoy the process with grace 🥰
I felt the same in my first post and my first self-published book. It drained my mind learning the how-to's but I've definitely improved and learned so much in the process 💯 Enjoy the journey and wish you the best in your book 🙂❤️
Thank you very much for such a lovely comment! ❤️ It means a lot, and if you're so inclined and would like to support my work even further, please consider buying me a $5 coffee on Ko-fi (the link's in the post).