Solace With Sally

The Importance Of Boredom

Are you someone who hates feeling bored? When was the last time you did nothing at all? So in today's episode, we dive into the power of boredom. The importance of boredom. How these quiet moments can spark up our creativity, and at many times they have to mean nothing at all. They're just important. We talk about this and more in today's episode. The importance of Boredom. Stay tuned!

We Are Not Special... YAY!

Ever felt like your experience set you apart, only to discover that it connects you to countless others? Or because there's only one of you out there in the world, it will get in the way of you being understood by others? In this episode, we journey from isolation to the shared human experience, exploring how writing and literature reveal our common emotional threads. Stay tuned!

Patti Smith: Art Without Apology

What makes someone's creative work artistic? What do you need to be an artist? And the biggest question of all is how do we define art? In this episode, inspired by Patti Smith, we're talking about what makes a true artist. It is not about skill, training or -God forbid- pleasing an audience. It is about showing up, having a so-called offensive confidence and making something real. If you've ever doubted yourself or felt like you weren't good enough to create, this one's for you. Let's talk about why your art matters.

Are You Reliving The Same Pain?

Have you ever wondered why certain struggles keep repeating in your life? Why you keep facing the same lessons, the same heartaches, over and over again? In this episode, we explore Khalil Gibran’s powerful passage on pain from The Prophet. How much of our suffering—though not all—is self-chosen? Sometimes, pain isn’t just a reaction to the external; it’s a message from within, a signal that something needs to change. But awareness alone isn’t enough. The real challenge is not awareness or guilt, it is finally swallowing the bitter medicine and moving forward. If you’ve ever felt stuck, like no matter how much you understand or correct your wrongs , you still find yourself in the same place—just know, you’re not alone. Let’s talk about it.

The Truth Isn’t Always Beautiful—But It Lasts

We crave beauty—in people, in desires, in the way we want life to unfold. But what happens when the truth isn’t as beautiful as we’d hoped? In this episode, we explore Lao Tzu’s words: “The truth is not always beautiful, nor beautiful words the truth.” Why is honesty, especially with ourselves, so difficult? Why do we cling to illusions, even when they lead us astray? And most importantly—what happens when we finally choose integrity over comfort? Let’s explore this together.