Our New York Stories: Connecting on a Sense of Place

PODCAST - Where We Bloom

Journeys of the Soul is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Dear Readers and Listeners, I’m sharing the podcast narration that accompanies my piece “Where We Bloom” — a reflection on belonging, change, and the quiet power of connection. I watched the falling leaves and realized that life, like the seasons, is a journey of constant change. We bloom, we shed, we rest, and bloom anew. Each phase asks us to grow, to connect, and to honor ourselves. We all crave spaces where we can be seen and understood — reminders that, regardless of where we come from, our need for connection and care is universal. Of love, spirits, and travels, Nisa Opalla Thanks for reading Journeys of the Soul! This post is public so feel free to share it. 📌If this resonated with you, feel free to hit that heart, leave a comment and share it forward. Each gesture is a ripple that keeps these stories alive. 🌍💜 Get full access to Journeys of the Soul at nisaopalla.substack.com/subscribe [https://nisaopalla.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

PODCAST - The Garden Witnessed Me

Journeys of the Soul is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Dear Readers and Listeners, I hope you are having a great weekend! Here is the podcast narration accompanying my recent piece, The Garden Witnessed Me. Wherever you are in the world, may you find your own garden – a place that grounds you, heals you, and helps you bloom again. Of love, spirits, and travels, Nisa Opalla Thanks for reading Journeys of the Soul! This post is public so feel free to share it. 📌If this resonated with you, feel free to hit that heart, leave a comment and share it forward. Each gesture is a ripple that keeps these stories alive. 🌍💜 Get full access to Journeys of the Soul at nisaopalla.substack.com/subscribe [https://nisaopalla.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

PODCAST - Crossing Borders: Serendipity in Chefchaouen

Journeys of the Soul is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Dear Readers and Listeners , I hope you all are having a peaceful weekend out there. Here is the podcast narration accompanying my recent piece, Crossing Borders: Serendipity in Chefchaouen. What are the moments in your life when you showed up for yourself or for others to make something meaningful happen? Of love, spirits, and travels, Nisa Opalla Thanks for reading Journeys of the Soul! This post is public so feel free to share it. 📌If this resonated with you, feel free to hit that heart, leave a comment and share it forward. Each gesture is a ripple that keeps these stories alive. 🌍💜 Get full access to Journeys of the Soul at nisaopalla.substack.com/subscribe [https://nisaopalla.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Our New York Stories: Connecting on a Sense of Place

Journeys of the Soul is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Dear Readers, In this Substack Live with New York-based writer Sheri Handel, we explored how stories connect to place like Central Park in New York, layered with memory and meaning. Sheri shared how she uses photos and imagery to brainstorm, illustrate, and build themes for her writing. I also talked about how my own writing leans toward travel that isn’t just about crossing off the bucket list, but about the transformative and reflective parts of the journey. With Journeys of the Soul, travel is not just about destinations but it is about the stories that unfold. We also talked about what we offer here in Substack and what’s ahead in the coming months. If you missed it live, here’s the full replay. I am grateful to Sheri for inviting me to do a LIVE with her. Feel free to check her in this link— https://substack.com/@shandel [https://substack.com/@shandel] Thank you. Of love, spirits, and travels, Nisa Opalla https://nisaopalla.substack.com/p/a-sweeping-love-letter-from-new-york https://nisaopalla.substack.com/p/podcast-a-sweeping-love-letter-from Thanks for reading Journeys of the Soul! This post is public so feel free to share it. 📌If this episode and my recent article, A Sweeping Love Letter from New York, resonated with you, feel free to hit that heart and share it forward. Each gesture is a ripple that keeps these stories alive. 🌍💜 Get full access to Journeys of the Soul at nisaopalla.substack.com/subscribe [https://nisaopalla.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

PODCAST - A Sweeping Love Letter from New York

Journeys of the Soul is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Dear Readers, In this episode, I share the story behind my recent article A Sweeping Love Letter from New York. From detours that led to discovery, to the quiet moments hidden in the city’s chaos, this is about more than travel—it’s about listening to what the city teaches us. Of love, spirits, and travels, Nisa Opalla 📌If this episode and my recent article, A Sweeping Love Letter from New York, resonated with you, feel free to hit that heart and share it forward. Each gesture is a ripple that keeps these stories alive. 🌍💜 Thanks for reading Journeys of the Soul! This post is public so feel free to share it. Get full access to Journeys of the Soul at nisaopalla.substack.com/subscribe [https://nisaopalla.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]