SHOUT-OUTS & REFLECTIONS | Edition #7 | Lifting Voices Up

Connecting Voices, Sharing Stories, and Embracing Kindness: A Week of Learning and Inspiration.

🌿 REFLECTIONS

It’s been another nourishing, motivating, and soul-filling week here on Substack.

This past week, I was inspired to share the creative pathways and devastating events that led me to the Substack community. Click here to read: REALLY! It’s NOT Always About the Numbers!

This reflection is part of my ongoing series: Savoring Life at 59 — exploring freedom, rediscovery, and meaning beyond roles.

Within this post, the following reflection:

Every step of my journey has brought me to this moment—
where inspiration flies on wings of intention,
hope follows along like a radiant puppy,
and there’s always someone awaiting a shout-out.

Maybe the key to a fulfilling life
is scooping up all the failures,
molding them into a golden bell,
and ringing that bell on high
every single day—
to remind us:

Every attempt is a victory.
Light follows darkness.
And even the most trying moments
can be turned into something
that rings true and beautiful.

I’m still not exactly sure where this creative journey is heading, but the path continues to unfold, one beautiful day at a time. And for now, that’s more than enough.

My longing to be part of a larger creative community — one that values peace, kindness, the written word, the human experience, and lifting each other up — only continues to grow.

✨ Top Three Takeaways:

⭐ Substack honors the creative spirit and leaves oceans of room for exploration.
⭐ There's never enough time to read everything, but reading and commenting on just a few posts each day brings unexpected joy.
⭐ Restacking a post is like giving someone a present. In one small click, you've honored their words and helped them reach new hearts. Beautiful!

🌟 INSPIRING SUBSTACKS

🌟 Heartfelt Boundaries –

HEARTFELT BOUNDARIES –

It was with extreme pleasure that I stumbled upon Heartfelt Boundaries' Substack, where practical advice and real-life stories around building healthy personal boundaries abound.

With one glance at Heartfelt Boundaries' home page, you are gifted a plethora of delicious titles. Here are a few that sparked immediate intrigue:

The Dark Side of Kindness: Why People-Pleasing Is Self-Abandonment

When Shame Drives the Story

The Hidden Cost of Staying Calm

And the one that gained an immediate click from me:

The Morning I Realized Fear Had Become Home

The About section of Heartfelt Boundaries states:

There are stories we carry quietly—deep down, behind the smile, beneath the surface. This space was born from those stories. The ones shaped by coercion, gaslighting, narcissistic abuse, and love that hurt more than it healed.

Heartfelt Boundaries is a place to explore what it means to heal, to feel, to name the truth—and to build a life with clearer boundaries and a voice you can trust.

Here, we talk about relationships, self-trust, hard decisions, and quiet victories. It's messy. It's personal. And it's real. If you've ever wondered, "Is it okay to draw this line? Am I allowed to change?"—the answer is yes.

You're not alone here.

Thank you, Valoria, for Heartfelt Boundaries, and for offering readers a safe and healing space to discover their truths and journey toward a life where healing is central and finding the way forward is supported, encouraged, and honored.

🌟 DEREK LAKIN –

MINDFULNESS CHANGES LIVES –

Derek’s Substack is steeped in mindfulness discovery and practices, inviting readers to join his courageous journey and explore how mindfulness transformed and ultimately saved his life.

Derek’s Welcome! I’m Honored You’re Here post shares how mindfulness transformed his life and how it can change yours too.

Now, that’s why I write: To help others mindfully realize the preciousness of their everyday miracles and live from a place of authenticity, empathy, and compassion.

Not tomorrow. Now.

If you’re interested in maximizing your mental wellness, learning what your emotions can teach you, and living your best life—however you define it—I’d be honored to have you along for the journey, and to help you reach your goals.

In Derek’s post, The PEACE Pathway, he shares a 12-week foundational approach to mindfulness that “bridges the gap between controlled practice and real-world application.”

This program provides a direct path to emotional resilience through the following steps:

• BUILDING THE HABIT

• REAL-WORLD TRANSITION

• LONG-TERM BENEFITS

In the image below, Derek outlines the differences between Traditional Mindfulness vs. The Peace Pathway.

Gift yourself this inspiring post titled: Discover Peace by Letting Go, 6 steps for releasing clinging and embracing uncertainty.

Thank you, Derek, for offering readers a direct path to emotional resilience and mindfulness gifted on wings of truth and compassion, and for sharing your light and life with authenticity, honesty, and courage that flows soul deep.

THANK YOU FOR READING!

Thank you very much for reading SHOUT-OUTS & REFLECTIONS | Edition #7 | Lifting Voices Up

I’m looking forward to seeing what next week brings in the way of words, connections, stories, and surprises.

Wishing you peace, light, and meaning on your journey.
Let’s keep lifting each other up—one small act at a time.

With love and gratitude,
Lis at Savor Life Studio 💖

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Welcome to Savor Life Studio! 🌿

I’m Lis—the creator behind this space dedicated to bringing calm, clarity, and connection through nature and mindfulness.

As a lifelong educator, I find deep peace in creating resources that inspire reflection, creativity, and presence. My hope is that they bring the same sense of grounding and inspiration to you.

Lifting up voices and sharing favorite Substacks in my weekly ‘Shout-Out’ post has filled me with joy and a true sense of belonging. I’m deeply grateful for the soul-filling connections I’ve discovered within this wonderful Substack community.

When I’m not out in nature or writing, you’ll likely find me spending time with loved ones, playing guitar, curled up with a good book, traveling, or savoring a scoop of peanut butter ice cream. I’m thankful for all the moments that bring joy, laughter, and connection.

With love,
Lis ❤️