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Adina Silvestri

On winter quiet and creative rituals ✨

Published 2 months ago • 1 min read

Hi friend,

Winter is my favorite season—not because of the cold, but because of the quiet.
It’s the one time of year when the world slows down enough for me to fully inhabit my home, surrounded by good books and my favorite writing tools. I get to luxuriate in stillness. In reflection. In warmth.

Lately, I’ve been aching for a creative ritual—something to help me return to the page. The last month and a half has been, frankly, a lot: family gatherings 500 miles away, speaking gigs, and a cruise that reminded me why I don’t love cruises (I know, poor me!). It’s been a season that demands we be merry (no more Santa Baby, I beg of you).

But whenever I return to a creative act, I feel that sense of freedom again. The questions in my head soften. Things become a little more clear—like peering into a looking glass.

I love this line by the poet Rilke:

Live the questions now. Perhaps then, someday far in the future, you will gradually, without even noticing it, live your way into the answer.

This New Year, I’m kicking off a 30-day journaling challenge with one of my loves from Buffalo (yes, the city that knows winter). Will it radically change my life? Probably not. But it might move the needle—a millimeter. And sometimes a millimeter is all you need to start shifting the inner furniture.

I’ve come to believe that showing up daily for your creative life doesn’t have to be cinematic. It doesn’t need fireworks or perfectly lit inspiration. Just a small, honest act of attention—again and again. That’s the quiet magic.

In that spirit, I’m also opening enrollment for Writing Bravely, my January group for folks who want to explore the intersection of grief, healing, and writing. The group always fills quickly—and this round is already halfway full. If you’ve been thinking about joining, I hope you’ll check it out before the new year sneaks up on us.

Wishing you a few moments of stillness as we close out the year—and maybe even the start of your own 30-day practice.

Creatively Yours,
Adina

P.S. Writing Bravely starts January 20th, and I'm offering an early bird rate of $75/week (total: $450) through January 6th. After that, the price goes up to $85/week. If you've been waiting for the right time to join a writing community and start healing through your words, this is it. Spots are limited — grab your spot here before the early bird rate expires.

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