In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Christine Mason Miller on:

1. Creative Evolution Through Midlife

Christine shares how her creative journey has evolved, from the Swirly Girl days to her current textile art. She emphasizes trusting the flow of creativity and embracing change as she navigates new artistic expressions, culminating in an upcoming exhibition at Art Basel.

2. Clarity and Values as Guides

Midlife has brought Christine a deep sense of clarity about her values, including family, creative work, and her spiritual connection to God. She uses these values as a framework for making decisions and maintaining balance in her life.

3. The Power of Acceptance and Presence

Christine highlights acceptance and presence as essential tools for navigating midlife challenges, including personal loss and the inevitability of change. She reflects on being present during the sacred process of loss and the importance of trusting that each next step will be revealed.

4. Gratitude as a Daily Practice

Christine practices gratitude in small, meaningful moments, such as greeting the morning on her way to the mailbox or pausing to appreciate her home and loved ones. This grounding practice helps her find tranquility and joy in the everyday.

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Our Guest: Christine Mason Miller

Christine Mason Miller is an artist and author who has been guiding others toward a meaningful life for more than thirty years. Her experience includes a wide array of creative endeavors, from fine art, commercial design, licensing, and book publishing to teaching, mentoring, and speaking. After taking a break from studio work, she has recently returned to her easel with a focus on textile art. In April 2024, her first gallery show in more than ten years was held at Nepenthe Gallery in Alexandria, VA, and she's now headed to Art Basel in Miami this December.

Find Our Guest

• christinemasonmiller.com

• Instagram

• Previous podcast episodes: #570: Creativity & Change, #441: The Meandering River of Unfathomable Joy, #428 Transitions, #384 Moving Water, #235 Desire to Inspire, #153 Ordinary Sparkling Moments

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Podcast Host: Kimberly

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.