Sowing, Weaving, and Trusting the Process

Navigating the natural rhythms of creativity, doubt, and growth

February - one day, spring feels close, and the next, winter reclaims its grip with snow and driving rain.

Over the past few years, I’ve spent a week or two on Skye at this time of year. It’s my Soul Place - a place I feel deeply drawn to, where I feel completely at home. A Soul Place is your soul’s true home in nature, a place that grounds you, clears your mind, and brings a sense of belonging. Skye does that for me. Whether it’s the wide skies, the rhythm of the tides, or the simple act of being in that landscape, it allows me to think differently, reconnect, and create in my own way.

Sowing and Weaving

It was on a trip to Skye at this time of year that I settled on Saorsa Psychology, rebranding from Sarah Philp Coaching. Last year, it was my podcast, Space to Think, that came to life. This year, February’s light and crisp days have nurtured Your Woven Year, my seasonal journal-planner-notebook for educators.

I didn’t return from Skye with all the work done. I rarely do. But I’m learning (slowly) to trust that the energy of creative work isn’t always visible. Some parts of the process unfold below the surface, unseen but still growing.

This project has been in me for a long time. It needed space, time, and the right conditions to take root. Your Woven Year isn’t just a practical tool; it’s an offering to those navigating the shifting seasons of their own work and life. It’s an invitation to pause, reflect, and work with - not against - the natural cycles of energy, creativity, and rest.

The Inner Critic

This has been one of the most challenging things I’ve done. My inner critic is having a field day - whispering that no one will want this, that it’s not good enough, that I’m not creative. I share this not for reassurance (although kind words are always welcome!) but because I know this voice is familiar to so many of us.

That tension - the pull between stepping forward and shrinking back - is part of any meaningful work. As with the seasons, we can’t force the process, but we can trust it. We can keep showing up, knowing that what’s growing now might not be visible yet, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t there.

Everything in Its Own Time

And if you’re curious about Your Woven Year, I’d love to hear from you. Maybe it sparks something for you. Either way, the conversation is always open.

So, I’ll keep showing up. I’ll keep weaving the threads of this work, trusting that, like the seasons, everything has its time.

And if you, too, are in a season of uncertainty or quiet growth, know this: the work is happening, even if you can’t see it yet. Keep going.

February Podcast Spotlight: A Little Heiterkeit with Kiki

This month I sat down with Kiki, the founder of the Heiter community and magazine. If heiter is a new word to you, you’re not alone - but as Kiki explains, it’s more than just a translation. It’s a way of being, a feeling of lightness, joy, and ease - of styling life in a way that feels good.

We talk about how Heiter came to life, the risks and rewards of building both a community and a print magazine, and the deep connections that have formed around it. There’s a gentle nostalgia woven through our conversation as we explore what it means to create something that uplifts and inspires, not just in words but in the experience of holding something beautifully made.

Bringing a print magazine to life isn’t easy, and Kiki shares candidly about what keeps her going through the challenges - the creative energy, the support of her community, and the small, brave steps that make big things happen.

Now based in Edinburgh, Heiter has found a new home in a city that has embraced it wholeheartedly. As Kiki dreams of what’s next, the spirit of heiterkeit continues to grow, offering a quiet but powerful reminder to seek joy in the everyday.

I hope this conversation leaves you feeling inspired and brings a little heiterkeit to your day.

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