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Happy Friday Reader Welcome back to The 5 Things Friday Coffee Break! This is my weekly roundup of fun, creative, and personal growth-inspired finds that I think you’ll love. After eight years of writing this newsletter (wow!), I’ve decided it’s time to shake things up—just a little! But don’t worry, the heart of this email isn’t changing. Instead, I’m adding a few fresh elements to make it even better. In Each Issue:☕ The Weekly Brew: A more personal note from me each week I hope you love this small evolution as much as I do! After you read through it reply and let me know what you think of the look! Now, let’s dive in… Happy Friday Reader The idea that someone either has talent or doesn’t is a complete myth. Over the years, I’ve heard many well-meaning people say, “You’re so talented.” And while I appreciate the sentiment, I can tell you with complete sincerity—talent has nothing to do with my creativity. What has brought me to where I am today? Reading an implementing Julia Cameron's book The Artist's Way many times and Hundreds of hours of work, exploration, and a deep love of the process. I’ve painted almost every day for the last four years, and for two years before that, I was making copious amounts of art—whether or not it was daily. Talent is a made-up concept that keeps people from pursuing what they love simply because they enjoy it. So, throw out the idea that you need talent! Let your creativity bloom by following your curiosity, your interests, and your desire to try something new. Then, be willing to be bad, clumsy, and messy at it—because every beginner feels that way. And honestly? Most of us will be beginners for a long time before we feel like we have something worthwhile to share. But here’s the thing: sharing or selling your creativity isn’t even the point. The point is the process—the joy of exploration, the satisfaction of showing up for something that sparks something in you. That’s where the real magic of creativity lies and that's why I've been loving teaching watercolor classes so much!
1) This year I'm maintaining a list of all of the books I've read and what I thought of them throughout the year. You can access this list here, there are already many books on it. This week I read a number of books but maybe most notably I read The Red Tent by Anita Diamant. I believe this book has been on my to read list since it came out 20 years ago! It was a really compelling read. 3) Last week I shared how nostalgic I was for 90's music and a lot of you seemed to relate because that was the #1 clicked on link from last's week's 5 things. I though maybe you would like another play list? I LOVE the Pop Goes Classic play list. Have you heard it? 4) My current living room pipe dream is this green couch from Wayfair. Together We Rise,
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Hi! I'm Alisha
Coach to creatives, seekers and entrepreneurs navigating transitions. Author, podcaster, and speaker.
The Painted Way Presents Pre-Orders End March 27th Heirlooms In The Making Reader I recently watched Widow Clicquot, the story of Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin, born in 1777—the woman behind Veuve Clicquot champagne. After her husband, François Clicquot, passed away, she was left with debt, uncertainty, and a future that society told her was no longer hers to shape. In a time when women were not allowed to own businesses, she defied expectations, outmaneuvered men, transformed an unstable enterprise...
From The Desk of Alisha WielfaertThe Painted Way & Yoke and Abundance Celebrating The End Of The Light Returns Collection Dear Reader, My studio's been a total wreck since I began The Light Returns Residency. I like to paint in a clean, organized, tidy space, but mostly, I don't keep things that way while working. Flashback to when I was 15 my family moved into a house that would become my parents' forever home. I was told I could paint my room whatever color I wanted. Being a moody 90s...
Hi Reader, Yesterday, I shared my exciting new project with you—The Light Returns Residency. Today, I’m inviting you behind the scenes with a special sneak peek! Here’s a short 30 minute video of me working on the first piece in the collection: Watch the sneak peek here. It's kind like if a VLOG and a Podcast had a baby and it will give you an idea of the type of exclusive content you can expect if you become a patron of the project. But for this project to truly shine, I need your...