Creating an Inner Sanctuary Through Writing, Self-Love, and Seeking Beauty
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On this solo episode of Wellspringwords: The Podcast, Nkem closes out a nourishing season of self-inquiry, self-discovery, and fireside conversations with the community.
- What does it mean to cultivate an inner sanctuary for yourself?
- What has your journey of self-intimacy been like this year?
- What is the value of beauty in your life?
Nkem speaks to these questions in her signature dynamic and deep way while recapping some of the enriching programs, moments, and discoveries through the Wellspringwords® platform and Universe this year.
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Timestamps:
00:10 - Introduction to the episode
01:40 - Reflections on self-intimacy and self-love
06:10 - How did we explore Sinking into Self-Trust this year?
07:28 - Our Literary Anthology explores “The Descent” and “Patience”
15:08 - Our Online Immersions explore the timeless nature of creative expression
19:05 - Beauty is healing; it is safety; it is the deepest wonder
26:55 - The Wellspringwords community is so powerful!
28:43 - My intention to keep this platform pure and magical
32:00 - Honesty is the best kindness we can offer ourselves
33:44 - Listen back to season 5’s nourishing episodes!
34:50 - 2025 is about doing *less* better in the name of self-acceptance
36:23 - Reclaiming our fertility, energy, and talent
38:31 - Current Online Immersions to write and creatively journey in community with us
40:28 - More accessible 1-1 Writing Coaching options!
45:33 - Stay connected!
References mentioned in the episode:
Issue 1 of the Wellspringwords Literary Anthology | “The Descent…”
Issue 2 of the Wellspringwords Literary Anthology | “Patience”
Mondays | Yin Yoga to Attune to Your Creative Essence
Fridays | The Power of Poetic Form
December 21st | Cultivating Inner Wisdom: A Memoir-Writing Workshop
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Chapters
1. Creating an Inner Sanctuary Through Writing, Self-Love, and Seeking Beauty (00:00:00)
2. Introduction (00:00:10)
3. Reflections on self-intimacy and self-love (00:01:40)
4. How did we explore Sinking into Self-Trust this year? (00:06:10)
5. Our Literary Anthology explores “The Descent” and “Patience” (00:07:28)
6. Our Online Immersions explore the timeless nature of creative expression (00:15:08)
7. Beauty is healing; it is safety; it is the deepest wonder (00:19:05)
8. The Wellspringwords community is so powerful! (00:26:55)
9. My intention to keep this platform pure and magical (00:28:43)
10. Honesty is the best kindness we can offer ourselves (00:32:00)
11. Listen back to season 5’s nourishing episodes! (00:33:44)
12. 2025 is about doing *less* better in the name of self-acceptance (00:34:50)
13. Reclaiming our fertility, energy, and talent (00:36:23)
14. Current Online Immersions to write and creatively journey in community with us (00:38:31)
15. More accessible 1-1 Writing Coaching options! (00:40:28)
16. Stay connected + see you soon! (00:45:33)
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