Sail Bold

How to find community and re-enchant your life:)

Today we are joined by Dominic de Souza, founder of Legend Fiction and world builder! We cover all kind of fascinating topics so here's a preview: 
1. We talk about Legend Fiction, an online writing community for faith-based writers. What is the origin story behind this platform and why do people love it? 
2. It is possible to have real community online? Dominic and I both think YES! We discuss why and how this is possible. 
3. People want a re-enchanted reality! How does that look like? Dominic shared some insights about angels and quantum mechanics that I had never heard before! He explores philosophies that explore the intersection of the spiritual and material and the work of influential Inkling member Owen Barfield. 
4. Why does fiction matter? Dominic explores deeper layers of why your fiction could play a role in your spiritual journey, the spiritual realm, and the development of human consciousness. 
5. Finally we take a moment to encourage writers and creatives of all types. Some of my favorite quotes include: "Honor your process," "Keep dreaming," "Go down rabbit holes." 
 
Additional Resources: 
Check out Dominic's online community: https://legendfiction.com
Here is a link to Owen Barfield's book: https://www.amazon.com/Saving-Appearances-Idolatry-Owen-Barfield/dp/081956205X
The book on cultural mystics: https://www.amazon.com/Sacred-Look-Becoming-Cultural-Theology/dp/1532635710
The study on addition: https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/what-does-rat-park-teach-us-about-addiction
 
And finally, hang out with us on insta:
@LegendFiction (they have some great writing prompts on their insta too!) 
@JacquelineRoseGold 
 
And finally, feel free to leave comments; we would love to hear your thoughts on all these topics! Happy Writing! 
 
 

You: A Work Of Art

We all have the responsibility to make of our life, a work of art 💖
I am currently reading God Is Beauty and this really struck me, and I wanted to chat about it:) What do you think of this idea? How can we better make something beautiful out of our lives?
Please leave your thoughts below in the comments or shoot me a dm on insta @JacquelineRoseGold
And feel free to check out the book:
https://www.godisbeautybook.com/?r_done=1

Who will remember you? With Erin Lewis

Today's conversation is with Erin Lewis, the lovely author behind the incredible book Firetender. 
Who will remember you? What inspired Firetender? What books do we like? Why do classics matter? We chatted about all this and more. I hope you enjoy our conversation; we had an absolute blast sharing this. I love Erin's insights and her stories, both published and yet to be published. 
 
Check out her website (and definitely pick up the book): 
https://authorerinlewis.weebly.com
And we would love to be insta-friends with you!
@authorerinlewis + @jacquelinerosegold
 
And finally, I'll leave you with this quote: "What is this moment in light of eternity?" Feel free to drop your favorite quotes in the comments or send us DM's! 
 

Hero or Villain?

Ok, check out the following quote: 
"Someone said the difference between a hero and a villain is a hero will give up love to save the world and villain will give up the world to save love and I have been unable to sleep since." 
 
Caitlyn, Tati, and I all sit down to chat about our thoughts on this. What makes a hero a hero? What makes a villain a villain? How do we know which one we are?
 
A huge thanks to Tati and Caitlyn for coming on the show today! Let's become insta-friends: @citlalinossio @ chmpszonka @jacquelinerosegold
 
Also, a huge thanks to you listeners! I always love hearing your thoughts. Feel free to continue the conversation through DM's, comments, or any other form of communication. What do you think makes a hero vs a villain? 

Quantum Physics is cool!

I don't know much about this field of study, but it sounds like real-life magic to me and I'm fascinated by it! I read the book My First Book of Quantum Physics by Shedded Said-Slah Ferron and Eduard Altarriba and I HIGHLY recommend it to anyone who has never read anything else about Quantum Physics. 
Today I just wanted to sit down with you and chat about 3 things that blew my mind when reading this book: 
1. Quantum entanglement
2. Quarks and the space within us
3. The wave/particle duality of light 
Science is cool! It really is magical! Do you like quantum physics? Drop a comment or send me a DM (@jacquelinerosegold). 

What does it mean to paint the truth? With Mary Woods

What does it mean to paint the truth?  Today, we are joined by Mary Jessica Woods who has published her incredible debut novel - Markmaker! In this book an alien tattoo artist, Mariikel, wrestles with the question: what does it mean to paint the truth? In this episode we discuss the book (no major spoilers but a few minor ones) and talk about how this applies our own lives.  Check out Mary's website: https://maryjessicawoods.com And become Insta-friends with us:  @MaryJessicaWoods @JacquelineRoseGold

Why I Love Fiction

So... apparently most of the books I've read this year so far have been fiction. I love both fiction AND nonfiction but today I decided to have a little chat about the power of fiction

Why I Think You Should Get A Houseplant

I’m pretty sure houseplants are good for everyone. 🌱
They are scientifically proven to clean the air and add calm to your life. So why don’t more people have them??
Because we don’t want to be plant murderers! 😭
A houseplant is meant to bring calm and sometimes plant divas can just add a bit more stress.
Today I’d like to share a few tips about how to approach your new hobby of growing greenery indoors:) if you have any tips, please DM my insta @jacquelinerosegold so I can share those tips with others (and use them myself)!
Also! At the end of this episode I share a few of my favorite plants for inspiration!
Happy Growing!

Building REAL Community on Instagram

Is it possible to build deep, meaningful relationships on Instagram? Tati and I would say YES! 
Today I chat with Tati, a fellow writer who I met through Instagram, and talk about how to build actual community on this platform. Some of the points we make are: 
1. Pick a focus for your insta account (but don't limit yourself)
2. Avoid FOMO (Celebrate others) 
3. Remember people are real people (say hello to them) 
4. Limit your time (Set a timer) 
 
We talk about how prayer has been a key piece of making this platform a way to build relationships with others. 
 
For writing tips, beautiful art, and creative quirky posts check out Tati's account: @citlalinossio and for more about books, art, and magic in the ordinary check out my account @jacquelinerosegold
 
Till next time! 

The Joys of Paper Friends

What should you have paper friends? (aka lots and lots of books)
Today, my friend Caitlyn and I chat about books. Its mostly laughter which pretty much sums our friendship up! 
Find Caitlyn on instagram @chmpszonka or @hearttosacredheart . She is also the editor at https://www.littlewithgreatlove.com which is a beautiful website about healing and growing.