FOR THE CREATIVES

FOR THE CREATIVES

Welcome to the Blog!

Welcome to a space where creativity gets to breathe, and you don’t have to have it all figured out to start.

I write for the dreamers, the creatives, the ones juggling a million ideas but feeling the weight of getting it right. Whether you’re building something new, chasing a calling, or just trying to make space for creativity in your life—this is for you.

On Being A Beginner by Sarah Kruzel

God as teacher, a trip to the beach and anniversary musings on year two

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Taking The Pressure Off Social Media by Sarah Kruzel

Guardrails that have kept me from quitting so far

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What Pressure Kills by Sarah Kruzel

What's at stake?

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What You’ll Find:

💭 Thoughts on creativity, faith, and taking the pressure off
✍️ Personal stories & reflections (the kind you’d share over coffee)
🎨 Practical tips for showing up and making what you’re meant to make
🌿 A community that reminds you you’re not alone in this

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Read The Blog Archives

While I don’t post on this blog anymore, you can find old writing below!

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What’s Grounding My Soul This Summer

I am choosing to believe that creative practices and spiritual rhythms aren't at war. Here are a few favorite resources that are helping me create, unplug and worship. Subscribe to Substack Today!

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What’s Going On With The Podcast?

How the Kruzel family dreams, how I am recommitting to take the pressure off this adventure, and encouragement for the soft creative when the wind gets knocked out of your sails.

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Why Email Marketing?

A look at why email marketing is so important for writers and online creators. If you aren’t subscribed, it’s free and a huge way to support your creator friends!

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Gift Guide For The Graduates

Sending a huge congratulations to the class of 2024! Here are links to some goodies to gift to a graduate in your life, all the the purpose of making her feel celebrated and known!

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Am I Recognizable By My Fruit?

Guest Blog Contributor, Lauren Taylor helps remind us to examine the fruit of the Spirit and how we are reflecting the image of Christ. A reminder to weed out the garden of your heart and plant seeds that reflect being a Child of The Most High. A holy and high calling.

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2024 In List

Talking Instagram Trends, frills, what to do if your year didn’t start off how you wanted. Taking the pressure off and letting joy fight for you is how we are entering 2024.

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Favorite Podcast Round Up 🎙🎉

Podcast Gals are built different. Here are a few of my favorite podcasts if you are either needing to refresh your podcast list or if you are new to podcasts and need a place to start!

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Christmas 2023 Wishlist

Some of my favorite things, some of the things I am asking for for Christmas, and ideas for gifts for your people too!

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Even When You Can’t Feel It

Testimony of slow healing, and a reminder that the Lord is moving even when we don’t feel it. I am an emotional, feelings-oriented gal, but they aren’t always trustworthy. A quick encouragement to trust in the Lord more and hope in Him above all else.

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Ideas For Practically Loving Your Long Distance Bestie

Five highly practical ways to continue building connection with a long-distance friend. Whether you are the girl who moved away or the gal who’s best friend moved away from your college town, friendship matters. Here’s to the long run with the friends who stay!

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What I am Glad I Did When I Moved to a New City

Moving to a new city as a single gal was intimidating. Making new friends as an adult took work. Here is what I am glad I did when I moved and what I would encourage you to do if you find yourself relocating!

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