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Breadcrumbs to Enchantment
In this, our first episode of the “Startin’ some Ripples” podcast, Rachel Gilbertson joins us to talk about intuition, creativity, and connection. We discuss the importance of being present, core values, and how those values shape their lives. Rachel shares insights from her recently published journal, "Aligned Enchantment," and their mutual experiences creating and following intuitive nudges. The episode emphasizes the value of reflection, intentional action, and nurturing personal growth.
Meet Rachel Gilbertson
We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Rachel Gilbertson a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Rachel, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. We love heartwarming stories – do you have a heartwarming story from your career to share?
“Ripples to Waves to Magic” – Heather Wilde, Hezzie Mae Book Publishing
I’d like to share a story of how small ripples can create a wave of possibility that turns to pure magic.
100-day Creativity Project Leads to a Published Journal
When Rachel Gilbertson began a 100-day creativity project, she didn’t intend for it to be seen by many people other than friends and family.
Each day, she took 15 minutes to create a mini watercolor painting of something that inspired her. She paired it with a word each day and wrote three reflection questions.
“I did not set out to create a journal. I simply set out to follow inspiration by creating a mini watercolor painting each day of something that caught my attention,” Gilbertson said.
After the 100 days were up, she felt a pull to do something more with the project. She worked with an indie publisher and thus was born the “Aligned Enchantment Journal.”
“It’s best used however it feels right to you,” Gilbertson said. “It’s a 100-day journey, so it’s a 100-day invitation to invite your inner wisdom to the page.”
Aligned Enchantment Origin Story
Learn how Aligned Enchantment came to be with this interview with Sarah Seidelmann!
Meet author Rachel Gilbertson!
She turned her Creative Soul Retrieval 100-day project into a beautiful Self-Reflection Journal.
In this interview she shares:
Some of the magic that ensued during the project.
The last letter from Enchantment that wouldn’t let her hit publish until she got it out.
Why she’s so glad she had no intention of publishing the project as a book up front.
Why SMALL turned out to be a good idea for her artwork
An Antidote to Isolation and Loneliness
United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy recently named loneliness, isolation, and lack of connection a public health crisis. These feelings are not just personal struggles—they have a profound impact on our collective wellbeing.
At the heart of this crisis is a need for connection. We as people want to feel that our lives matter and that we are seen, heard, and valued. While we may never fully grasp the ripple effects our lives have on others, our ability to communicate can be a powerful antidote to isolation because:
Practicing presence creates connection.
Showing that someone is seen, heard, and valued creates trust.
Stating strengths creates empowerment.
A Bold Journey: Meet Rachel Gilbertson
Something that matters deeply to us is living a life and leading a career filled with purpose and so let’s start by chatting about how you found your purpose.
I’m actually working to unlearn the notion that we each have one unique purpose on this planet.
At a recent weekend workshop about creativity and healing with Elizabeth (Liz) Gilbert and Martha Beck, Liz outlined how searching for purpose can lead to a lot of anxiety.
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Dear Reader, please pause here and notice if this resonates. Do you feel stressed searching for your purpose? I know I did.
Practicing the Art of Presence
Rachel Gilbertson never expected a 100-day personal creativity project to turn into a published journal. But it did, and now it’s led to a new small business, the Art of Presence.
She wants to inspire people through coaching, creativity, and classes.
Gilbertson sees five elements to mindful awareness: intention, attention, attitude, action, and impact. She says when those five things are aligned, there are inspiring ripple effects.
Unlocking the Power of Mindful Collaboration
Dear Empowered Reader,
Welcome to this week's Regenerate Your World Newsletter! As we explore the transformative power of teamwork and collaboration, I'm reminded of a meaningful connection that has spanned over a decade. It was during my time working in higher education that I first met Rachel Gilbertson. Our paths crossed as we both navigated the challenging landscape of academia, each driven by a passion for fostering growth and well-being. Little did I know that our initial meeting would be the beginning of a long-standing connection, one that would evolve into a shared mission to inspire others through the practice of mindful awareness.
Voyage Minnesota: Inspiring Stories Series
My name is Rachel Gilbertson and I’m the owner of Art of Presence. My mission is to inspire others to practice the art of presence and support whole person wellbeing by aligning intention, attention, attitude, action, and impact through coaching, classes, and creativity.
The road to get here was full of guidance and course corrections based on intuitive nudges.
Let me explain…
How to Listen to Your Intuition
We all have intuition or inner wisdom, but we may be in the habit of pushing it aside.
Rachel Gilbertson of the Art of Presence says that may because intuition lives in our .bodies, not our minds.
She suggests listening to that inner voice, following its guidance, and seeing what happens.
Intuition is valuable, Gilbertson said, because it leads to a place of empowerment.
Here’s the full interview Baihly Warfield on WDIO’s The Lift