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Resilience, Reaction, and the Choice to Feed the Good Wolf
“Sometimes resilience isn’t loud. It’s quiet. It’s the pause between reaction and response. This Soul Dump Sunday, I share how one word—intrepid—has helped me stay grounded in the chaos.”
Courtney Gray
5 days ago3 min read


The Joy Between the Chaos
A reflection on growing up fast, telling hard truths, and choosing honesty as a parent. In a life full of storms, I’m learning to embrace the moments in between.
Courtney Gray
Jun 224 min read


Soul Dump Sunday: Learning to Surrender
Surrendering isn’t weakness—it’s wisdom. In this week’s Soul Dump Sunday, I explore what it means to stop forcing life’s puzzles into place and instead trust the process. And how one wild ER trip with my 5-year-old taught me the difference between survival mode and surrender.
Courtney Gray
Jun 83 min read


Soul Dump Sunday: Take the Bean as a Win
After months of nervous system overload, I’m learning to find calm in the chaos. This one’s about the power of tiny wins, real gratitude, and remembering that one bean is enough.
Courtney Gray
May 253 min read


46 and Feeling It
At 46, I paused long enough to trace the road behind me—and realized just how much I’ve built, burned, and rebuilt again. This isn’t a resume—it’s a reflection. One part grit, one part story, all real. And maybe it’ll inspire you to write yours too.
Courtney Gray
May 184 min read


The Storm and the Surrender
I thought I was tough—until motherhood showed me a whole new kind of strength. From natural birth to teenage chaos, this is a raw look at what it means to weather the storm, hold the line, and keep showing up. Especially when it's hard.
Courtney Gray
May 114 min read


Staying Inspired When the Muse Hibernates | Creative Life & Entrepreneurship
Staying Inspired When the Muse Decides to Hibernate | Creative Life & Entrepreneurship Throughout my life and my career as a creative...
Courtney Gray
May 44 min read


Why Must the Pendulum Swing?
I'm not sure I'll ever get used to the fact that for every up, there must be a down. For every excitement, a letdown. For every joy, a...
Courtney Gray
Apr 273 min read


#3 Make Space for Your Creative Goals: How to Stay Focused and Override Distractions
This article explores how to protect your focus, honor your goals, and create the consistency that helps your creativity thrive—even when distractions are everywhere.
Courtney Gray
Nov 26, 20243 min read


#2 Free Yourself from Comparison: Unleash Your Creative Potential
This piece is a call to reclaim your creative voice by shifting out of the comparison trap and back into your own momentum. Real tools, real talk, and a reminder that your pace is enough.
Courtney Gray
Nov 19, 20242 min read


#1 Take the Leap: How One Small Step Can Change Your Creative Life
From construction zones to the casting bench, I’ve learned that momentum—not mastery—brings progress. This post explores how one decision at a time builds a creative life.
Courtney Gray
Nov 11, 20242 min read
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