It’s the first week of January 2026, and on a scorching hot day, a quiet poolside moment and the unexpected reread of Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert lead me into a deeper conversation about ideas, creativity, timing—and what it really means when something is calling for your attention.

This episode is about tuning into the why behind your restlessness and wondering whether resistance is really a cue to slow down… or a signal that something new is stirring.

If your mind keeps drifting toward what’s next, even when you “should” be resting, this offers a different way to listen.

Key takeaways

o The subtle difference between needing rest… and feeling creatively pulled

o Why following a feeling can sometimes matter more than following a plan.

o What creativity may be asking of you when it won’t leave you alone

o How to recognise where excitement is trying to lead you

o What can shift when curiosity turns into action.

Book I referenced:

Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert

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Website: Kim Payne

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