As an author (Tiny Altars: A Midlife Revival, German Awakening: Tales from an American Life) and podcaster (Courageous Wordsmith), I explore the intersections of creative process and healing in real life. As a story coach, book writing mentor, and founder of Courageous Wordsmith community, I guide real-life writers through their narrative journeys—from inklings to beautiful works. Lifelong Minnesotan.
🎧 [NEW EPISODE] Living in Liminal Space
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Dear Reader, Happy New Year's Eve!This time between two years is always a liminal space. But these years in the twenties have felt extra liminal space-y, individually and for humanity on Planet Earth, never more so than now. I have new adventures on the horizon that I want to embark on; I suspect you do too. Part of me knows from experience: We'll move through this new time, and if we are intentional about it, we'll look back and be amazed at how far we've come, given what we didn't yet know now. That's how it works, in my experience. But right now? We are in between, by the very definition of today's date. If you wanted an image for it, my friend Amy Sundby captured it well in this card. And it's the topic of my final podcast episode for 2024, featuring Bridgette Boudreau. At this moment so much is unknown, including who we are going forward. As in, here we are. Some things about us will remain the same. Also something is fundamentally changed—our understanding of the world and who we are in it. We can't go back to what was. In that spirit, I offer you my conversation with Bridgette Boudreau, a coach who is deeply comforting and deeply insightful. While she may not love BEING in liminal space, navigating liminal space is her expertise. Thank you for being part of my world in 2024. I hope you'll enjoy Bridgette's wisdom. For 2025, I wish you beautiful adventures because of, not despite, this time in the liminal space. Travel safely. So much love to you, Amy |
Courageous Wordsmith
As an author (Tiny Altars: A Midlife Revival, German Awakening: Tales from an American Life) and podcaster (Courageous Wordsmith), I explore the intersections of creative process and healing in real life. As a story coach, book writing mentor, and founder of Courageous Wordsmith community, I guide real-life writers through their narrative journeys—from inklings to beautiful works. Lifelong Minnesotan.
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