Welcome! Let's Explore Where Wonder Grows

I’m delighted you’ve found your way to this little corner of the internet – a space dedicated to exploring the luminous threads that connect art, nature, and our own way of being in this beautiful, co

If you, like me, find yourself pausing to marvel at the way the waves crush down on a rock, feel a sense of peace when truly observing the intricate details of a flower, or believe that creativity and nature’s systems are pathways to deeper understanding and improvement of your skills, then you’re in the right place.

What to Expect Here:

Short essays and reflections: Musings on the changing seasons, the quiet wisdom of plants, the lessons found in nature's cycles, and the joy of seeing the extraordinary in the ordinary.

Glimpses into the creative process: Thoughts on cultivating an "attentive heart," translating the essence of nature into creation, and the beautiful dance between observation and expression.

Inspirations & Discoveries: Little sparks of wonder from the natural world, perhaps an artist, a business expert, or writer whose work resonates, or a philosophical idea that feels particularly relevant to living a more connected, creative life.

Explorations of our intrinsic link to nature: We'll touch upon how we are not separate from, but deeply woven into, the fabric of the natural world, and how refining our skills can help us re-member this profound truth.

Essentially, this Substack will be a garden for the ideas and philosophies that are deeply shaping my upcoming book...

A Little Teaser: My Book!

I'm currently pouring my joy and energy into writing "Where Wonder Grows: A Creative Path to Creation, Nature, and Being." This book is a much deeper dive into these very themes – a collection of philosophical essays and invitations to explore your own creative connection with nature.

It’s about rediscovering our innate capacity for wonder, understanding nature not just as a subject but as a profound teacher and mirror, and ultimately, using art and creation as a way to enrich our very experience of being alive. The journey of writing it is an intense, exhilarating, and deeply personal one, and I'm so excited to share more glimpses with you here.

Join the Conversation:

I truly hope this space becomes a gentle source of inspiration and reflection for you. I’m thrilled to embark on this journey and would love for you to be a part of it.

Please consider subscribing to receive these musings directly in your inbox. And more than that, I hope this becomes a place for dialogue. Feel free to share your own thoughts, experiences, and moments of wonder in the comments.

Let’s explore this creative path together.

Warmly,

Kajsa Li