The Ember | Creativity as Therapy & Self-Care
Hey Firestarter,
Let’s be real: the world can be loud. Overwhelming. Messy. But creativity? That’s our quiet rebellion. It’s how we take the chaos and turn it into something beautiful, even if that beauty is a scribble on a page, a swirl of color, or a list that helps us breathe again.
This week, we’re leaning into creativity as therapy and self-care—not to monetize it or perfect it, but as something to hold, cradle, and let save us a little.
💬 “Creating something is the closest thing we have to magic.”
(And magic, my dear phoenix, is fuel for the soul.)
Digital Word Art Set – Hand-crafted by Byers Design
Six dreamy little doses of encouragement—made to uplift your space, your planner, your wallpaper, or your heart.
🖌️ Need custom designs that feel like you?
This freebie was lovingly created by Byers Design, my freelance creative studio where I whip up bold, beautiful visuals for brands, small businesses, and big-hearted humans. Whether you need logos, templates, or a total glow-up—
🧠 Hot Tip: Creativity is Self-Care
Here are some low-pressure, soul-nourishing ideas for this week:
✍️ Write one messy sentence about your day
🎨 Finger-paint like you’re five again
📷 Snap a photo of something ordinary but beautiful
🧩 Collage your thoughts with magazine clippings
🖍️ Doodle without rules—just color and vibe
You don’t have to be good at any of it. You just have to let it be real.
💌 Want to Help This Phoenix Rise?
I’d love to grow our little flame into a full-blown bonfire of creatives and kind souls.
I’m cooking up a referral rewards program, and I’d love your input:
What would make you excited to share Phoenix on Fire?
Free printables? Discount codes? Secret VIP digital stash?
Hit reply and let me know what you’d love to see—or forward this to someone who could use a little spark.
🔥 A Note From Me
This week almost got away from me. Life, burnout, brain fog—you know the deal. But then I sat down and created something just for me, and suddenly, the embers glowed again.
I made the word art as a way to say:
You’re allowed to just exist.
No pressure. No polish. Just presence.
So whether you’re on fire or just flickering right now, know this:
You're still a phoenix.
And I’m so glad you're here.
With ash on my sleeves and hope in my hands,
Your friendly neighborhood phoenix