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Breadcrumbs to Enchantment
In this, our first episode of the “Startin’ some Ripples” podcast, Rachel Gilbertson joins us to talk about intuition, creativity, and connection. We discuss the importance of being present, core values, and how those values shape their lives. Rachel shares insights from her recently published journal, "Aligned Enchantment," and their mutual experiences creating and following intuitive nudges. The episode emphasizes the value of reflection, intentional action, and nurturing personal growth.
Meet Rachel Gilbertson
We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Rachel Gilbertson a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Rachel, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. We love heartwarming stories – do you have a heartwarming story from your career to share?
“Ripples to Waves to Magic” – Heather Wilde, Hezzie Mae Book Publishing
I’d like to share a story of how small ripples can create a wave of possibility that turns to pure magic.
100-day Creativity Project Leads to a Published Journal
When Rachel Gilbertson began a 100-day creativity project, she didn’t intend for it to be seen by many people other than friends and family.
Each day, she took 15 minutes to create a mini watercolor painting of something that inspired her. She paired it with a word each day and wrote three reflection questions.
“I did not set out to create a journal. I simply set out to follow inspiration by creating a mini watercolor painting each day of something that caught my attention,” Gilbertson said.
After the 100 days were up, she felt a pull to do something more with the project. She worked with an indie publisher and thus was born the “Aligned Enchantment Journal.”
“It’s best used however it feels right to you,” Gilbertson said. “It’s a 100-day journey, so it’s a 100-day invitation to invite your inner wisdom to the page.”
Aligned Enchantment Origin Story
Learn how Aligned Enchantment came to be with this interview with Sarah Seidelmann!
Meet author Rachel Gilbertson!
She turned her Creative Soul Retrieval 100-day project into a beautiful Self-Reflection Journal.
In this interview she shares:
Some of the magic that ensued during the project.
The last letter from Enchantment that wouldn’t let her hit publish until she got it out.
Why she’s so glad she had no intention of publishing the project as a book up front.
Why SMALL turned out to be a good idea for her artwork
An Antidote to Isolation and Loneliness
United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy recently named loneliness, isolation, and lack of connection a public health crisis. These feelings are not just personal struggles—they have a profound impact on our collective wellbeing.
At the heart of this crisis is a need for connection. We as people want to feel that our lives matter and that we are seen, heard, and valued. While we may never fully grasp the ripple effects our lives have on others, our ability to communicate can be a powerful antidote to isolation because:
Practicing presence creates connection.
Showing that someone is seen, heard, and valued creates trust.
Stating strengths creates empowerment.