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Helen offers a beautiful place for creative souls, where they can seek to make sense of the world, and explore the inner workings of the creative souls.
It's lovely to be able to read and share in glimpses into Lauren's life and travels, whether it's books, nature, or living seasonally. She crafts beautiful reflections on time and place, as we all seek ways to live in harmony with the changing rhythms of the seasons.
Flower grower, painter, and ceramicist, Emma shares her journal of life through the seasons with art and nature.
I have so enjoyed Misa's beautiful and evocative descriptions of life on Shetland, all filled with deep, but always gentle descriptions of the island's changing landscape.
I love these fleeting glimpses into Molly's beautiful, simple life in Scotland, in which she shares heartfelt reflections on all things slow, simple and seasonal. The stunning Scottish landscape seems to echo with her reflections on a life lived slowly and simply, in and with the natural world around her.
Emily shares her beautiful slow and gentle living philosophy.
This is one of the most inspiring Substack publications I’ve come across. None of us can fail to be inspired, but also challenged, by such a joyful and nomadic approach to life. Every word sinks deep in the soul, and justifiably so.
Amy challenges the misconceptions surrounding slow living, encouraging us to slow down, root ourselves in simplicity, and feel grounded in the gentle rhythms of the natural world. Always a thoughtful and encouraging read.
Everything you ever wanted to know about Substack! Claire offers endless support and guidance; no question is ever too small or insignificant.
Sophie shares lovely reflections on seeking beautiful, simple moments in life. Like a cosy chat by the fire, her writing will leave you feeling nurtured and nourished.
Lindsay writes beautiful, evocative reflections about the intersection between creativity, space, time and the changing seasons.
Rachel shares beautiful reminders to cherish the simple and joyous moments each new day brings; to celebrate the timeless pleasures found so abundantly if we’re willing to slow down enough to find them.
Amy's soulful and thoughtful space encourages us to reflect on creativity, connection, rest, and confidence, and the way in which all four of these both support and challenge us in our life and work. A really thought-provoking read.
Mika has built a beautiful community in which to share our creative, and indeed, Substack journeys. Her Substack accountability threads are super useful!
I was immediately struck by Clare's beautiful reflections on living slowly and simply, in tune with the rhythms of the changing seasons. The way in which she captures the healing power of nature in her writing resonated strongly.
It's lovely to able to share in Sarah's evocative reflections on rural life, the natural world, and the way in which words, music, and the arts are interwoven through simple moments rooted in time and place.
Harriet shares really thought-provoking reflections on money, value, and creativity, as she seeks to challenge practices, tensions, and beliefs around all three. A really interesting read.
Gemma combines her stunning and deeply evocative photographs with a love for all things slow and seasonal, combining place, people and time, into beautifully crafted and descriptive posts.
Stephanie shares the most beautiful reflections on living simply; heartfelt reminders to cherish the wonderful moments each day offers us; and warming thoughts on living seasonally, and in tune with the rhythms of the natural world.