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EPISODE · Jan 7, 2026 · 26 MIN

138. Big Magic and the creative pull you can’t ignore with Kim Payne

from Courageous Me · host Kim Payne

It’s the first week of January 2026, and on a scorching hot day, a quiet poolside moment and the unexpected reread of Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert lead me into a deeper conversation about ideas, creativity, timing—and what it really means when something is calling for your attention.This episode is about tuning into the why behind your restlessness and wondering whether resistance is really a cue to slow down… or a signal that something new is stirring.If your mind keeps drifting toward what’s next, even when you “should” be resting, this offers a different way to listen. Key takeawayso   The subtle difference between needing rest… and feeling creatively pulledo   Why following a feeling can sometimes matter more than following a plan.o   What creativity may be asking of you when it won’t leave you aloneo   How to recognise where excitement is trying to lead youo   What can shift when curiosity turns into action. Book I referenced:  Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert      Where to find me: Website: Kim Payne   LinkedIn: Kim Payne Instagram: @iamkimpayne  Facebook: KimPayneBiz     COURAGEOUS ME – THE BOOK Grab your copy of Courageous Me – The courage to turn someday into today.  COURAGEOUS SHIFTWant to make the impact you know is possible without having everything figured out? Get access now to The Courageous Shift – a FREE 90 min audio mini-series to work out your next move. Want to get clear on your next steps in your business or career?Book a FREE 45 min Call to Action to help you get to the starting line. 

It’s the first week of January 2026, and on a scorching hot day, a quiet poolside moment and the unexpected reread of Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert lead me into a deeper conversation about ideas, creativity, timing—and what it really means when something is calling for your attention.This episode is about tuning into the why behind your restlessness and wondering whether resistance is really a cue to slow down… or a signal that something new is stirring.If your mind keeps drifting toward what’s next, even when you “should” be resting, this offers a different way to listen. Key takeawayso   The subtle difference between needing rest… and feeling creatively pulledo   Why following a feeling can sometimes matter more than following a plan.o   What creativity may be asking of you when it won’t leave you aloneo   How to recognise where excitement is trying to lead youo   What can shift when curiosity turns into action. Book I referenced:  Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert      Where to find me: Website: Kim Payne   LinkedIn: Kim Payne Instagram: @iamkimpayne  Facebook: KimPayneBiz     COURAGEOUS ME – THE BOOK Grab your copy of Courageous Me – The courage to turn someday into today.  COURAGEOUS SHIFTWant to make the impact you know is possible without having everything figured out? Get access now to The Courageous Shift – a FREE 90 min audio mini-series to work out your next move. Want to get clear on your next steps in your business or career?Book a FREE 45 min Call to Action to help you get to the starting line.

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