I'm inspired by how you've taken small steps to turn your passions into reality – from creating magnetic bookmarks to hosting community events. It's a reminder that we don't have to have it all figured out to start making progress. Sometimes, it's the smallest actions that lead to the biggest breakthroughs. I can't wait to see what you create next!
Absolutely. I could never have planned what I ended up happening. Everything came about step by step. I’m looking forward to trying new things this year. ☺️
What a great year you've had, Mika! 😍 Your journey is such an inspiration for all of us perfectionists looking for our own way.
I'm overjoyed sharing more of your art is in the plans for 2025, looking forward! I've just received your beautiful gift and Iove it! Will put the zine in my wallet and refer to it every time I need a little pick-me-up 😊❤
Thank you Mika for always bringing motivation and excitement in writing. Congratulations for your journey. Keep moving forward and spreading love and happiness... Greeting from Sweden!
Congratulations on such a great year and all those creative solutions and results! And I can't believe you actually send letters to readers around the globe!
I can’t believe people parted with their money to support me, even though everything is free. I just really wanted to show them how much I appreciated it. I slowly starting making everything and collecting the packaging etc. Then the last piece was after I was experimenting with creating floral collages. I worked out how to make a digital print out it and turned it into a card. I then painted the envelopes and sent it out. It was so much fun!
So lovely to find you here Mika! I’m writing a post about my first year here too. What a year for us both, and everyone else, to have found this magic space xx ✨
I’m so glad. There is a lot of noise out there and things vying for our attention. That’s why I feel so privileged that people gift me some of their time (and sometimes resources - thank you!💕) to be part of this lovely wee community.
Congrats and what a wonderful community you've created. I've appreciated your generosity and hoping that comes back to you! I would love to see more of your artwork. Looking forward to all you share this year.
Congratulations, Mika. It's obvious to see how much heart, soul and effort you put into last year and how much you've evolved. BIG heart swell for you. The screensaver and art pieces definitely say 'Mika' to me. I look forward to reading more. Take care
Thank you for your lovely words. I’m so glad I can do what I love and not show up in a way that feels forced. I think ok so many platforms it feels like everyone needs to do a certain thing or be a certain way. I love that I can just muddle through and it finds the right people. Thank you for being on this journey with me. 💕
It was fun to slowly get all the materials together. Making the collage and turning it into a card was the final piece. It was so nice to address them and get them flying across the world to find their homes. 😊
I have that quote from your phone tattooed across my upper back. One of my all-time favorites ❤️
You've had an awesome journey so far...here's to so much more! 🍾 🥂
It's a goody isn't it. Do you have the whole quote or just the Tolkien part? Here's to another year of fun adventures on Substack and in the world!
Just the Tolkien part. I've never heard the extended version until now. Love it!
I added the second bit, but not sure if others have also used something similar 😅
I'm inspired by how you've taken small steps to turn your passions into reality – from creating magnetic bookmarks to hosting community events. It's a reminder that we don't have to have it all figured out to start making progress. Sometimes, it's the smallest actions that lead to the biggest breakthroughs. I can't wait to see what you create next!
Absolutely. I could never have planned what I ended up happening. Everything came about step by step. I’m looking forward to trying new things this year. ☺️
What a great year you've had, Mika! 😍 Your journey is such an inspiration for all of us perfectionists looking for our own way.
I'm overjoyed sharing more of your art is in the plans for 2025, looking forward! I've just received your beautiful gift and Iove it! Will put the zine in my wallet and refer to it every time I need a little pick-me-up 😊❤
When I was making it, I referred to it often. Sometimes you just need a pick me up.
Thank you so much for deciding to support my writing. It means so much!
Thank you Mika for always bringing motivation and excitement in writing. Congratulations for your journey. Keep moving forward and spreading love and happiness... Greeting from Sweden!
Thank you for being such a great supporter. Can’t wait to continue on this journey with you. ☺️
Congratulations on such a great year and all those creative solutions and results! And I can't believe you actually send letters to readers around the globe!
I can’t believe people parted with their money to support me, even though everything is free. I just really wanted to show them how much I appreciated it. I slowly starting making everything and collecting the packaging etc. Then the last piece was after I was experimenting with creating floral collages. I worked out how to make a digital print out it and turned it into a card. I then painted the envelopes and sent it out. It was so much fun!
Very thougthful! And unique 🙂
What an exciting year it's been for you! And I'm so excited to see what 2025 will bring for you
I hope our paths will cross some day. Are you going to Elizabeth Gilbert’s talk?
I was initially going to, but then realised Meatstock in Hamilton is on the same day, lol priorities 😂😂
Doh…bummer about the clash!
Thank you for sharing these lovely reflections 🙏✨ It’s been lovely to have been able to share some of your Substack journey with you 🌿
Thank you for being an amazing champion and supporter. It means so much!
So lovely to find you here Mika! I’m writing a post about my first year here too. What a year for us both, and everyone else, to have found this magic space xx ✨
I can’t wait to read it! How is empty nester life treating you? I’m about to embark on my soon.
I love the work that you do here with community and your creativity! It feels like a kind and gentle space.
I’m so glad. There is a lot of noise out there and things vying for our attention. That’s why I feel so privileged that people gift me some of their time (and sometimes resources - thank you!💕) to be part of this lovely wee community.
Congrats and what a wonderful community you've created. I've appreciated your generosity and hoping that comes back to you! I would love to see more of your artwork. Looking forward to all you share this year.
I’m trusting that what feels good in my soul will continue to be my guide - and that it resonates with people and make them happy. 🥰
Congratulations, Mika. It's obvious to see how much heart, soul and effort you put into last year and how much you've evolved. BIG heart swell for you. The screensaver and art pieces definitely say 'Mika' to me. I look forward to reading more. Take care
Thank you for your lovely words. I’m so glad I can do what I love and not show up in a way that feels forced. I think ok so many platforms it feels like everyone needs to do a certain thing or be a certain way. I love that I can just muddle through and it finds the right people. Thank you for being on this journey with me. 💕
Thank you Mika to you too ❤️❤️
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Congratulations on lots of great stuff since 2023 for you Mika!
It’s been nice to reflect back. I bet you did the same when you had huge changes in your life, Jeanine. ☺️
Yes. Even sometimes years later. Think about choices or events and how those placed you at certain crossroads. I
Such a great feel-good story Mika - what you sow in good faith, you reap in abundance. <3
Thank you, it’s been lovely connecting with lovely people, like yourself ☺️
Gorgeous - I love those hand-crafted thank you gifts, what a fabulous and generous idea 😊❤
It was fun to slowly get all the materials together. Making the collage and turning it into a card was the final piece. It was so nice to address them and get them flying across the world to find their homes. 😊
Your amazing love 🙏🏾🤍 keep flowing 🥹🥰
Thank you so much for your lovely heartfelt words xx