Hello beautiful mama, Oh yes-speaking conveys the energy and intention more than the written word. So beautiful to hear how you have changed the maternal line in your family. Ohh I feel you! Loved this..I am defo in this wrestle. And feeling guilty for having not being as present as ideal with my kids whilst I have pursued loads of stuff for work and my creativity- but all the while pursuing these things to "get ahead" to a place of financial/location freedom so that I can be more present with my kids! Ah, it's a real theme with lots of layers! Society places a lot of pressure on mums to 'do, be and have it all'. (And couldn't finish watching this as need/want to get back to kids ha!) xx
Thank God for nudging you to share your art in the most beautiful authentic fresh and raw way Peta. This is a breath of fresh air - thank you for leaning in and sharing what many ultimately want to conceal ; the messy aspect of the internal processes of being human and wrestling with the inner questions of our heart and mind
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL. This was like quenching water to the soul. Thankyou for talking about this. I love how when you show up, you’re being already being given the next opportunity (2 more episodes) that I can’t wait to listen too x
Love your riffs and hearing your perspective on creativity and motherhood. I relate a lot and have played with many versions of balance in different seasons of my 11 years of being a mum. I agree - we should not be in total denial of self and I have learnt that we need to just go with the flow of the seasons. I've had times I've totally paused from expressing my creativity and changed the many ways I create based on what the sweet spot and aligned at the time. I've had times I've lent too much into my creativity and times not enough but its all been needed guidance on what is aligned or not. I'm currently re-emerging from a pause by starting here on substack and enjoying slower creativity without the comparison on how and what I should be doing. 🙏
It was so beautiful to hear your words so raw like this. I think the wrestling is proof of our love for him because ultimately we enter the arena with what we care about.
Jesus is so gracious that he commanded us to follow him, not other Christians. Thank God for that.
I genuinely loved this so deeply. It resonated so beautifully and felt like the most gentlest and genuine pep talk and permission slip, wrapped up in one. Thank you for this. It’s truly so helpful and makes me so *excited* to go directly to God more with my wrestling and questions.
Peta, this was honest, raw, and exactly what I’ve been trying to put words to for so long. What a delight it is to come across this and your work. Thank you for using your creativity and being a thought mom resting in her motherhood.
I wrote recently that “It’s easy to think you need to pause your dreams until life gets easier.
But God doesn’t give us gifts to shelve them.
He gives them so we can serve in every season. Creatively, humbly, and with grace.
Early motherhood is a beautiful example of a season like this.
Your gifts are still good—even if they’re showing up in different ways.”
Motherhood has been like that for me. Creative expression, differently. And more fully because I am a mother.
Through this video alone, you’re already a friend and kindred spirit.
Hello beautiful mama, Oh yes-speaking conveys the energy and intention more than the written word. So beautiful to hear how you have changed the maternal line in your family. Ohh I feel you! Loved this..I am defo in this wrestle. And feeling guilty for having not being as present as ideal with my kids whilst I have pursued loads of stuff for work and my creativity- but all the while pursuing these things to "get ahead" to a place of financial/location freedom so that I can be more present with my kids! Ah, it's a real theme with lots of layers! Society places a lot of pressure on mums to 'do, be and have it all'. (And couldn't finish watching this as need/want to get back to kids ha!) xx
A big take away « Cut the middleman to go direct to god ». And seeing the difference between self-denial and self-expression.
Your words are so resonating in me. Thank you so much for showing up in this new format. Loved it!!!!!
Thank God for nudging you to share your art in the most beautiful authentic fresh and raw way Peta. This is a breath of fresh air - thank you for leaning in and sharing what many ultimately want to conceal ; the messy aspect of the internal processes of being human and wrestling with the inner questions of our heart and mind
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Ahhhh this is medicine!! That sweet spot I’m consistently trying to find and you are so right to highlight how unique it is! Thank you. X
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL. This was like quenching water to the soul. Thankyou for talking about this. I love how when you show up, you’re being already being given the next opportunity (2 more episodes) that I can’t wait to listen too x
Love your riffs and hearing your perspective on creativity and motherhood. I relate a lot and have played with many versions of balance in different seasons of my 11 years of being a mum. I agree - we should not be in total denial of self and I have learnt that we need to just go with the flow of the seasons. I've had times I've totally paused from expressing my creativity and changed the many ways I create based on what the sweet spot and aligned at the time. I've had times I've lent too much into my creativity and times not enough but its all been needed guidance on what is aligned or not. I'm currently re-emerging from a pause by starting here on substack and enjoying slower creativity without the comparison on how and what I should be doing. 🙏
It was so beautiful to hear your words so raw like this. I think the wrestling is proof of our love for him because ultimately we enter the arena with what we care about.
Jesus is so gracious that he commanded us to follow him, not other Christians. Thank God for that.
Love you xo
Exactly babes. ❤️❤️❤️
I needed this so much. Thank you
Love this! I and can totally relate to what you are sharing. Look forward to hearing the next ones ❤️
Vulnerable and beautiful. Thankyou x
Thank you for wrestling out loud. I needed to hear every second to this ❤️
I genuinely loved this so deeply. It resonated so beautifully and felt like the most gentlest and genuine pep talk and permission slip, wrapped up in one. Thank you for this. It’s truly so helpful and makes me so *excited* to go directly to God more with my wrestling and questions.
Peta, this was honest, raw, and exactly what I’ve been trying to put words to for so long. What a delight it is to come across this and your work. Thank you for using your creativity and being a thought mom resting in her motherhood.
I wrote recently that “It’s easy to think you need to pause your dreams until life gets easier.
But God doesn’t give us gifts to shelve them.
He gives them so we can serve in every season. Creatively, humbly, and with grace.
Early motherhood is a beautiful example of a season like this.
Your gifts are still good—even if they’re showing up in different ways.”
Motherhood has been like that for me. Creative expression, differently. And more fully because I am a mother.
Through this video alone, you’re already a friend and kindred spirit.