Instead of a gratitude practice... I'm becoming creative.

I was hit with an overwhelming wave of gratitude the other day.And it was interesting because:* the gratitude* and recognition of how I've been feeling good* and how happy I am with some of the changes I've made in my life recentlycame because of the contrast of not getting to do those things in the way I've been doing it.It's interesting… that sometimes it takes lack to recognize the cravings and impulses you have. To recognize the things that you're doing that are really good.When I get out of my norms, I feel even more grateful.And it's interesting because a gratitude practice is something I've felt like I “should” have…. like maybe it's that “missing piece.”So in this moment of feeling gratitude, like I want more of this and journaling and noticing this awareness, I of course looked up gratitude practices to see if I could hit that nail on the head while I was swimming in it.… And I don't think a gratitude practice is what I really want.What feels better to me is a creative practice.Through Substack, my cinematic podcasting on YouTube and all of these things that I'm trying, I'm realizing that leaving behind that business-ey way and…stepping into this creative way is same, same, same.I'm noticing this craving to do something different more often. To shed my efficient business side and lean into being a creative, an artist, going more slowly, being more intentional. And in doing that, I'm noticing it expand into gratitude and happiness.…. Despite the hard bits in life.My NEW Paid Column: Becoming CreativeI want to share my process of leaving behind this identity that I've found in myself for so long of business owner and stepping into being a creative, being an artist, and how that creativity is shifting my life.Creativity has been really healing for me and is making such a difference in my life.And so as someone who’s shifting from:* a type A* overachiever* high achiever* business minded* strategy focused* efficiency-freak type of personI feel called to share my journey as I’m learning how to be more artistic and slow and to do life differently.I'm hoping that this new column provides:* An example of ways to tap into that creativity if you feel called to.* That it unlocks something in you so you can do more of what you crave.* That it helps you find more of what feels good* And supports you in living more intentionally and in line with the life that you want to live.So maybe this will provide that for you too? A prompt for you to try to do things differently? Or maybe you're feeling the same craving I am and you're interested in becoming creative too but don't know where to begin?I’m hoping that in sharing my journey, I can help inspire you to leave behind some of the ways that no longer feel good and to step into what does._______________________________________________Let’s Grow Girl 🌿If you enjoy my work and want to go deeper you can…* Join my paid community here where we dive into slow living as a mompreneur, uncovering your blueprint + connecting in community* Explore my Creative Studio Rental here* See how we’re helping clients launch their podcast on Substack in one day here This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tuningin.substack.com/subscribe