Dear Friend,
It was such a delight to join my friend Tzivia on Friday morning to talk about finding wisdom, joy, and sustenance.
At first, it might seem like a counterintuitive topic—especially when our freedoms feel at risk and so many people are suffering from unnecessary cruelty. But I believe that creative connection is more essential now than ever.
Tzivia and I each read a short excerpt from our essays in the new anthology Manna Songs: Stories of Jewish Culture and Heritage.
I invite you to listen and enjoy. Today’s prompt and spiritual practice are all about finding your own moments of connection—to intuition and ancestors, sacred texts and prayer, or simply whatever brings you joy.
If you have a friend who might appreciate creative prompts & spiritual practices, invite them to join us! Everyone welcome.
Writing Practice: Set aside 5-7 minutes for this practice. Write in a journal or open a ‘Journey with The Season’ document where you can return each Sunday.
Prompt: After listening to our stories, notice what memories or moments surface from your own life. Have you ever received a midnight message, encountered a mysterious messenger, or felt a deep connection to the Divine (or however you imagine God)?
Tell your story. Pour it onto the page. The more we share our stories, the more we grow creativity and connection.
I’d love to read your expressions! Leave a comment here or reach me through the messaging app.
Spiritual Practice for the week ahead: Notice the moments when you experience joy. How does it feel in your body? What’s happening in your life that allows joy to enter?
You may want to sketch that moment as a story or journal about it in more detail.
Wishing you a week of love & connection! For my friends celebrating Rosh Hashanah, I’m wishing you a sweet new year! Love, Gabrielle Ariella
Let’s Write Together in Real Time!
Join me for a special book celebration—🌿 in person in Elkins Park (TODAY, September 21, 11am) or 💻 online via Zoom (September 28, 7pm). We’ll gather, I’ll share a short reading, and then we’ll do some fun generative writing prompts together! 💛
👉 Please RSVP here to let me know which celebration you’ll attend.
