The Art of Belonging: Creativity, Contemplation, and Connection with Charlotte Donlon

Welcome to the *Living from the Heart* podcast. This episode’s host is Nelson Boschman. Nelson is a writer, spiritual director, musician, and a proud partner with SoulStream. Nelson’s guest is Charlotte Donlon, a compassionate and deeply insightful writer and spiritual guide.Charlotte’s work centers around the beautiful intersections of art, belonging, and spirituality. Through her first book, The Great Belonging: How Loneliness Leads Us to Each Other, she invites readers to explore how our connections with each other and with art create a sense of home in our lives. Beyond her professional life, Charlotte shares her love for the simple joys of nature: blooming forsythia, golden autumn ginkgos, and beach days under an umbrella. She is also a mother and a wife, living in Birmingham, Alabama, finding grace and beauty in both the quiet and vibrant rhythms of life.During this episode, Charlotte and Nelson explore how her contemplative practices merge with her writing life, the liberating power of curiosity, and how she finds God in the creative process. The podcast starts with a brief moment of silence, inviting you to pause, breathe, and join us in this space of love and connection. Know that you belong here, that you are deeply loved, and let’s journey together into the heart.Links:Charlotte’s websiteNelson’s websiteSoulStreamSoulStream is offering a new course in 2025 entitled: Opening to God’s Love:A Course in Contemplative Prayer. To find out more click here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit soulstream926.substack.com