Change

is afoot.

Loyal readers.

It’s been weeks since I’ve written to you. Initially, back-to-back complex eye surgeries prevented me from corresponding. Then, three weeks ago, with my surgeon’s approval (and a list of specialists should the procedure go south), I embarked on another cross-country road trip (my fourth)—-this time in a 16-foot Airstream (a trip that had been planned for many months).

I write to you today to announce a shift. That shift comes naturally after such a broad-based trip. I am never the same person upon return. Travel changes me and you.

As the founder and midwife of The Footloose Muse group, I have taken my mission seriously: to inspire you all to live your wildest creative lives, to not die with the music still in you, as the late Wayne Dyer said. Many of you have written to tell me wonderful stories about creative dreams coming to fruition. I am humbled.

My sense now is that my work in that regard is complete. It’s time for this creative spirit to answer a different call. And although I know not yet what that means, I want to let those of you who have put your trust (and dollars) in me that you’re free to leave this platform. Although I hope you won’t; I can’t guarantee I will have anything meaningful to contribute in the weeks and months ahead.

If you are a free subscriber, feel free to stay. If you are a paid subscriber, whether monthly or yearly, I will understand if you pull the plug.

Many thoughts are floating around in this gypsy’s head. For the present though, I am going to let the muse have her way, in her good time, with me.

Love,

Carol

Dear Readers

Regrettably, I remain under the weather, or more precisely, under the lash of that second eye surgery I referenced in my last post. Some of you may know that the post-op remedy for a detached retina is postural—-in order to keep the gas bubble pressed up against the newly attached retina, I must remain face-down for three hours at a time daily, followed by an hour of upright. Rinse. Repeat throughout the 24-hour period.

It’s a huge strain to even look at my computer, so while I’d hoped I’d be back to posting by mid-September, here we are. I will need at least a few more weeks to regain the sight in my left eye.

Thanks for hanging in there with me while I hang (literally) over the side of my bed.

My best,

Carol

Pause.

Rest. Heal.

Good afternoon, muses!

Some of you know that I've had two eye surgeries in less than 5 weeks. The first was for a complex cataract removal and the second, performed as a medical emergency yesterday, was for a detached retina (same left eye).

My purpose in letting you all know is not for sympathy---I am in great medical hands. Rather, I wish you to know that I must take a few weeks off here in order to heal.

I aim to return mid-September.

Keep creating, dear ones.

Live Boldly:

Create Freely

Fear is a thief that robs us of the courage to live authentically and create boldly. When we allow the opinions of others to dictate our actions, we diminish our potential and silence our unique voice. But imagine the freedom of living without fear—of pouring your heart into your work without hesitation, knowing that your creative expression is valid simply because it comes from you.

Your creativity is a gift, and it’s meant to be shared with the world, unfiltered and unafraid. The truth is, what others think of your work is none of your business. What matters is that you honor your inner calling and bring your visions to life. The world needs your voice, your ideas, your art.

So, step into your power. Create fearlessly, live authentically, and let the world catch up with your brilliance.