What's Your Origin Story

Uncovering the hidden narrative that shapes your creative voice

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There’s a quiet moment that happens sometimes when I’m hosting retreats. It’s that space between prompts, when the scratching of pens has paused, when someone looks up with tears in their eyes and says, “I’ve never thought about it this way before.” That moment, that’s my origin story in action.

But I didn’t always know this.

I’ve been thinking deeply about origin stories lately, partly inspired by my latest muse Brianna Wiest, thanks to her profound insights in books like “The Mountain Is You” and “The Pivot Year.” She has this remarkable way of holding up a mirror that reflects not just who you are, but how you became that person. And it’s made me wonder: how many of us truly unders…