Letter from the Phoenix
There’s a quiet kind of magic to this time of year, isn’t there?
The air grows crisp, the light softens, and the world exhales — a collective breath before the deep hush of winter.
Lately, I’ve been spending my evenings by the fire pit, watching the flames twist and flicker, thinking about the cycles of energy in my own life. It’s so easy to get swept into the endless loop of doing, producing, achieving, but rest and reflection are their own kind of sacred work. They’re not pauses in progress; they’re part of the rhythm that keeps us whole.
Earlier this week, I found an old journal and met a version of myself I’d nearly forgotten — the one who trembled at the edge of a dream, terrified to take the leap that became this business. Every line was laced with fear and uncertainty… especially about my brilliantly reckless decision to launch everything in under two weeks once I finally committed.
Reading it now, warmed by the firelight, I see that every fear I wrote down was really just an ember — a small, glowing possibility I hadn’t yet learned to tend.
Our brightest fires rarely roar to life all at once.
They begin as tiny sparks of courage, kindled quietly in the dark, when no one else is watching.
So tell me, what ember of courage will you nurture this season?
Table of Contents
Productivity Tip of the Week
The Five-Minute Rule
When your brain screams, “Too much,” whisper back, “Just five minutes.”
Set a timer. Start small.
Five minutes of focused action often burns through the fog of inertia and lights the path forward.
It’s a simple spark trick; a gentle ignition that reminds your mind, momentum begins with movement.
What’s Happening Next
As The Veil Thins — Samhain/Halloween Digital Bundle
Last week, I faced every designer’s nightmare: an epic storage crash. The Halloween kit? Gone. Vanished into the ether.
But this Phoenix is fueled by caffeine and chaos, and after a spirited dive into my absolutely unholy folder system (which apparently does have its own sense of logic), I managed to recover nearly every piece.
✨ As the Veil Thins releases later today or tomorrow, and I can’t wait to see the magic you make with it. Ember Subscribers, use code WITCHCRAFT for 20% off your order!
Creativity Challenge: Digital Jack-o-Lanterns!
Did you get to carve pumpkins this year? If not — here’s your sign.
This week’s new creativity challenge invites you to “carve” your own digital pumpkins!
I’ll be providing pumpkin templates, tips, and prompts — and if you submit your design before November 1st, you’ll be entered into a seriously epic giveaway.
Let your imagination glow wild.
The Phoenix Planner — 2026 Edition
We’re in the final design phase of the Phoenix Planner 2026!
This year’s theme: Cycles of Growth — with new monthly reflection spreads, intention prompts, and soft-structure planning that bends to your energy, not against it.
Sneak peeks coming soon!
Live Q&A: Fireside Chat on Creative Burnout
Grab your coziest drink and join me at month’s end for a free, informal Instagram Live about navigating creative burnout.
Bring your questions — and maybe your blanket — and let’s talk real, gentle strategies for tending your creative flame. The date and time will be announced soon.
Ashes to Action Blog Posts
Energy Mapping 101: Plan by Feel, Not Force
Learn to design your week around natural energy cycles with “Phoenix Flow” planning.
Releasing Tuesday, October 21.
Cozy Productivity: Working Softly Through Seasonal Shifts
Gentle autumn strategies for balancing rest and growth especially for introverts and sensory-sensitive creatives.
Coming Friday, October 24, 2025.
In Case You Missed It
Milestone Moment
Phoenix on Fire just celebrated its 30th order! 🥳
It might seem small, but every single order represents a spark of belief — yours and mine alike.
From the ashes of a dark time, this little flame has grown into a community that glows brighter each week. And now, with our Facebook group renamed to Ember Rising: From Chaos to Clarity and our new subreddit r/EmberRising under construction, the movement is officially spreading its wings.
Thank you for being part of the fire. Truly.
From Ashes to Action Blog: The Myth of “Catching Up”
Here’s a radical truth: “Catching up” doesn’t exist.
It’s a ghost story society tells to keep us running on empty.
What if you were never behind — just walking your own timeline?
What if your rhythm was right on time all along?
Product Spotlight
30-Day Gratitude Journal
What it is: A minimalist digital journal filled with gentle daily prompts to nurture gratitude.
Why it matters: Gratitude is grounding magic. It shifts us from scarcity to abundance, softens anxiety, and roots our productivity in peace.
Perfect for: Evening reflections, morning rituals, or cozy coffee journaling sessions.
This Month’s Freebies in the Lunarium
October freebies have officially dropped: A daily planner insert, morning ritual checklist, moon ritual toolkit and a seasonal self-care tracker await for you inside the Lunarium and I am slowly adding our older freebies to the Archives. As an Ember Subscriber, you’re automatically granted a key. Head over to the Lunarium and use the password below to enter!
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Lunarium Walkthrough
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Closing Thoughts
May your week be filled with quiet May your week burn bright and steady,
like a lantern in the dark,
guiding you toward rest, courage, and clarity.
With warmth always,
