What If It's That Simple?


SPRING INSPIRATION:

NEW BLOG POST!

A Heartfelt Hello Reader,

I hope this message finds you well and gently present with yourself.

There’s something I’ve been sitting with lately — a question that feels both simple and quietly profound:

What if it’s that simple?

What if we are just here to be ourselves?
To truly be ourselves.
To become our truest selves.

My newest blog post, What If It’s That Simple?, is a reflection on that idea — and on the messy, human, ongoing process of showing up as we are while we’re still becoming.

Because even when we know this, it’s not always easy.

I still find myself caught up in the rush…
Trying to hold it all together,
Trying to be seen as cohesive, certain, “put together.”

But beneath all of that, there’s something more real asking to come forward.

Maybe the journey isn’t about fixing ourselves.
Maybe it’s about catching up with ourselves.

And maybe… we don’t have to leave parts of us behind to move forward.
Maybe we can bring all of who we’ve been with us — not hidden away, but integrated, seen, and understood.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re truly showing up as your fullest self…
This piece may speak to you.


This week:
Turning Pages: Seasonal Book Club - Spring w/ The Mountain Is You by Brianna Wiest (Thursday, April 2)

Coming up this month:
Healing Mic: Poetry Open Mic Wednesday, April 8 w/ Cujo the Poet
Making of an Artist: Artist Stories & Guided Creativity Saturday, April 11 w/ Good Energy Art by Heather Peterman (Zen Doodle)
Open Table: A Support Group for Life (3rd Thursdays)
Mindful Moments: Monthly Meditation (3rd Mondays)

Launching in May:
Experience Healing: A Monthly Integrative Practice Tuesday, May 5 from 6:30-8pm Body Code w/ Katie Loehlein of FreshStart

The first Journey from Pain to Purpose Pilot Group is underway. If you missed it this time, watch for more information about the next session start date. We have begun to dig in, and as we excavate our stories and patterns, I can feel the rumble of limiting beliefs already starting to crack and crumble. What an exciting journey so far!


You’re not alone in this life.

I’m here too — slowly, imperfectly, honestly wriggling my way free.

And I'll keep creating more spaces for you to join me on the journey.

With love and support,
Paula

Creating Space Healing Arts Community, LLC.

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