In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Cynthia Morris on:
1. Midlife Creativity and Reinvention
Cynthia shares her journey of exploring creativity through writing and art, emphasizing how midlife has opened doors to deeper self-expression. She discusses the shift from writing non-fiction to working on novels, blending personal experiences and artistry.
2. Navigating Relationships in Midlife
Reflecting on meeting her husband in her late 40s and marrying at 50, Cynthia highlights the importance of staying open, letting go of limiting beliefs, and creating meaningful connections that align with personal values.
3. Balancing Multiple Creative Outlets
Cynthia discusses her approach to balancing writing, art, and business by embracing seasonal shifts in focus. She emphasizes being present in the moment, prioritizing projects, and avoiding creative overwhelm.
4. Wellness and Practicality
She emphasizes the importance of integrating wellness into daily life, from practices like yoga and using a Shakti mat to maintaining a focus on long-term goals like financial planning for retirement.
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Our Guest: Cynthia MorrisCynthia Morris is a certified coach, author, and artist who attributes much of her joy, success, and dance moves to her 28-year yoga practice. Since 1999, Cynthia has guided creative people to know and trust their true nature. Her mission is to help people build their creative confidence on their own terms.
She leads workshops in gorgeous places like Paris and Lisbon, as well as online courses. Her signature programs include Paris Sketchbook, Capture the Wow, Drawing as Meditation, and Write Your Travel Stories.
Cynthia has published eight books, including a Paris historical novel. She’s a watercolor artist and has sold bodies of artwork including illustrated card decks. She lives in Denver with her husband Steve, where she’s either going to the library, to yoga, or tending her garden.
Cynthia’s the host of Your Artist Knows the Way, a program to empower creatives everywhere. She’s finishing a draft of a new novel. Read all about her process on her Stumbling Toward Genius Substack.
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Kimberly Wilson is a psychotherapist, author of seven lifestyle books, and host of the Tranquility du Jour podcast. She also serves as president of the Pigs & Pugs Project.
With over 25 years of experience, Kimberly is dedicated to helping midlife women find balance and beauty in their lives. She holds master’s degrees in Women’s Studies and Social Work and has been featured in publications such as Huffington Post, The Washington Post, and Cosmopolitan.
Living in Washington, DC with her rescue pugs and longtime partner, Kimberly shares her passion for tranquility, ballet, loving her 50s, and more at kimberlywilson.com.