Stirred By Words: Meditations and Conversations about Writing and Wellness

LEGACY: What we want to leave behind & why

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1907881/open_sms] Chrissy opens today’s episode with a chakra meditation, then shares the definition of the word LEGACY, and invites us to consider the question: what kind of legacy do you want to leave behind and why? Merle Saferstein [https://merlersaferstein.com/] also joins the conversation to discuss the importance of journaling as an educator, author, and pioneer in legacy journaling. Together, Chrissy and Merle discuss how living your life becomes your legacy, tips to start journaling and the benefits of writing even if it’s not shared. Then Chrissy shares this week’s book recommendation, The Story You Need to Tell: Writing to Heal from Trauma, Illness, or Loss by Sandra Marinella [https://bookshop.org/a/79367/9781608684830]. And in the end, Chrissy encourages you to ask yourself: * What kind of legacy do you want to leave behind and why? * What role models or inspirations have influenced the legacy you want to create? * What lessons have you learned that you want to pass on to future generations? ☀️ My memoir, Finding Sunlight, is here! Learn more & order your copy today [https://www.chrissyholm.com/findingsunlight] Support the show [https://paypal.me/chrissymholm] If you have any thoughts on this episode, suggestions for the show, or want to be a future guest, contact her via her website at www.chrissyholm.com [http://www.chrissyholm.com/]. Until next time, stay curious, my friends. And if you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting the show [https://paypal.me/chrissymholm].

LIGHT: How light impacts our emotions & our lives

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1907881/open_sms] Chrissy opens today’s episode with a loving kindness meditation, then shares the definition of the word LIGHT, and invites us to consider the question: what does the concept of light mean to you? Liz Kinchen [https://www.lizkinchen.com/], author of Light in Bandaged Places: Healing in the Wake of Young Betrayal [https://www.lizkinchen.com/author], also joins the conversation. Together, Chrissy and Liz discuss meditation, Buddhism, and the healing power of their writing practices. Then Chrissy shares this week’s book recommendation, How the Light Gets In: Writing As A Spiritual Practice by Pat Schneider [https://bookshop.org/a/79367/9780199933983]. And in the end, Chrissy encourages you to ask yourself: * What does the concept of light mean to you? * Do you believe that light has healing properties? Why or why not? * How does light impact your mood or emotions? ☀️ My memoir, Finding Sunlight, is here! Learn more & order your copy today [https://www.chrissyholm.com/findingsunlight] Support the show [https://paypal.me/chrissymholm] If you have any thoughts on this episode, suggestions for the show, or want to be a future guest, contact her via her website at www.chrissyholm.com [http://www.chrissyholm.com/]. Until next time, stay curious, my friends. And if you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting the show [https://paypal.me/chrissymholm].

ACCEPTANCE: Learning to accept ourselves & others

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1907881/open_sms] Chrissy opens today’s episode with a mantra meditation, then shares the definition of the word ACCEPTANCE, and invites us to consider the question: What are some common barriers to acceptance in ourselves and others? Chrissy is also joined by her husband Scott for a special conversation about her new book, Finding Sunlight [https://www.chrissyholm.com/findingsunlight]! Together, Chrissy and Scott discuss the meaning of acceptance, how Chrissy wrote her book, and the role of self-love in accepting yourself and others. Then Chrissy shares this week’s book recommendation, It Shouldn't Be This Way: Learning to Accept the Things You Just Can’t Change by Janina Scarlet [https://bookshop.org/a/79367/9781472145987]. And in the end, Chrissy encourages you to ask yourself: * What are some common barriers to acceptance both in ourselves and others? * How can you cultivate a greater sense of acceptance in your life? * How has acceptance or lack thereof impacted your relationships with others? Have you ever struggled to accept someone else for who they are? ☀️ My memoir, Finding Sunlight, is here! Learn more & order your copy today [https://www.chrissyholm.com/findingsunlight] Support the show [https://paypal.me/chrissymholm] If you have any thoughts on this episode, suggestions for the show, or want to be a future guest, contact her via her website at www.chrissyholm.com [http://www.chrissyholm.com/]. Until next time, stay curious, my friends. And if you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting the show [https://paypal.me/chrissymholm].

FAITHFUL: How to stay true to yourself in a world that pressures us to conform

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1907881/open_sms] Chrissy opens today’s episode with a body-scan meditation for feeling supported, then shares the definition of the word FAITHFUL, and invites us to consider the question: how do you stay faithful to yourself and your values in a world that pressures us to conform? Podcaster Amber White [https://www.nowiseepod.com/] also joins the conversation to share her journey as a formerly faithful, which she talks about on her podcast Now I See [https://www.nowiseepod.com/]. Together, Chrissy and Amber discuss the power of commitment and how her enactment of being faithful has changed throughout her life. Then Chrissy shares this week’s book recommendation, Belief Without Borders by Linda Mercadante [https://bookshop.org/a/79367/9780199931002]. And in the end, Chrissy encourages you to ask yourself: * How do you stay faithful to yourself and your values in a world that pressures us to conform? * How does being faithful to a particular religion or belief system impact your decisions and actions in life? * How does faithfulness relate to your sense of purpose? ☀️ My memoir, Finding Sunlight, is here! Learn more & order your copy today [https://www.chrissyholm.com/findingsunlight] Support the show [https://paypal.me/chrissymholm] If you have any thoughts on this episode, suggestions for the show, or want to be a future guest, contact her via her website at www.chrissyholm.com [http://www.chrissyholm.com/]. Until next time, stay curious, my friends. And if you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting the show [https://paypal.me/chrissymholm].

TELL: How the way we tell a story impacts its meaning

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1907881/open_sms] Chrissy opens today’s episode with a walking meditation on the power of telling your truth, then shares the definition of the word TELL, and invites us to consider the question: how does the way we tell a story impact its meaning? Writer and journalist Fran Hawthorne [https://www.hawthornewriter.com/] also joins Chrissy to share her love of storytelling. Together, they discuss how stories can inspire change, the importance of sharing real-life experiences, and the impact of personal narratives. Then Chrissy shares this week’s book recommendation, I’m Telling the Truth But I’m Lying by Bassey Ikpi [https://www.amazon.com/Im-Telling-Truth-but-Lying/dp/0062698346]. And in the end, Chrissy encourages you to ask yourself: * How does the way we tell a story impact its meaning? * How can we use storytelling to inspire change and make a positive impact in the world? * How can telling our stories help us connect to others on a deeper level? ☀️ My memoir, Finding Sunlight, is here! Learn more & order your copy today [https://www.chrissyholm.com/findingsunlight] Support the show [https://paypal.me/chrissymholm] If you have any thoughts on this episode, suggestions for the show, or want to be a future guest, contact her via her website at www.chrissyholm.com [http://www.chrissyholm.com/]. Until next time, stay curious, my friends. And if you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting the show [https://paypal.me/chrissymholm].