Aiming4Joy with Mary Paliath

Artist. Writer. Guide. Dandelion Spirit.

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Art. Poetry. Beauty. Wonder. Rebellious Joy.🌻 marypaliath.substack.com

May 31

Sitting with the pain...

I’m sharing something that feels vulnerable today — a journal entry I wrote during a really hard morning. This is especially for deep feelers who struggle with self-worth and loneliness at times. Remember to be kind and gentle with yourself. 💗 Get full access to Aiming4Joy at marypaliath.substack.com/subscribe
May 20

The One Thing That Can Change Everything...

This episode is about why self-knowledge can serve as a strong foundation for living a meaningful and joyful life. Some examples of questions we can ask ourselves: * What is my overall vision for my life? What do I want to be known for? * What are my values, strengths, and weaknesses? * What drains me? What fills me up? What brings me joy? Dread? * When do I have the most energy? Is it cyclical or consistent? * Am I a morning person or a night owl? * How do I learn? * How does my nervous system respond to crowds, noise, light? * What foods feel good in my body? * How do I like to move? * How do I show up in relationships — am I fair, kind, prone to blame…? * Do I like my work? What parts energize or deplete me? * Do I end most days feeling satisfied, or stuck on a hamster wheel? Understanding ourselves helps us manage all the areas of our lives better. We are the only ones who can truly know ourselves. Loved ones, community and therapy all matter — but no one is more equipped to be our own advocate than us. Practical ways to deepen self-understanding include journaling, self-reflection, making art, astrology, Human Design, the Kolbe Index, Myers-Briggs, etc… Thank you so much for listening ! Sending you so much love.💗🌻 If you found this useful or know someone who would enjoy it, please share! Get full access to Aiming4Joy at marypaliath.substack.com/subscribe
Apr 8

Spring is a time for new beginnings...

Hi Friends! I know it’s been a while. Besides my regular life, I’ve been keeping busy with a few classes on surface pattern design and setting up an art business…. So I’ll be swimming in homework ‘til about June. Yay! But I was able to record a podcast for you today. Would love to hear your thoughts! And I’m also sharing the beauties coming up in the garden. Hope you enjoy! Podcast Summary: * Spring feels more like New Year’s to me than January 1st. I’m wondering how you feel or if you’ve ever thought about it. * How do we find meaning, joy, and peace in daily life while living in a chaotic world? * Thoughts on what self-care actually means. * Self understanding - who you are, what’s most important to you, how you function, etc… is essential for creating meaningful change. * Set intentions, create reminders, and take one step at a time. * Life is short. We all deserve to enjoy our lives and make the most of it! Here are more blooms from the garden today: If you enjoyed this, please like, share and pass it on. Thank you!🌻 Get full access to Aiming4Joy at marypaliath.substack.com/subscribe
Feb 10

The world is made up of us-

We say we want more peace in the world- less anger, less hatred, less violence… We get our news and shake our heads and yell in fury. And how are we in our own lives? Are we calm? Are we kind? Are we understanding? Or do we fill our days with impatience, resentment, judgement, blame, comparison…? Are we nice to our own families, friends, neighbors, strangers? Are we friendly? Do we smile? Do we wait and hold the door? Are we welcoming? Are we generous? Are we thankful? The “world” is made up of us - The we. The I. How can the “world” be more kind and loving if we’re not kind and loving? How can the world be more peaceful if our own hearts don’t have peace? Get full access to Aiming4Joy at marypaliath.substack.com/subscribe
Jan 29

Stepping Back In--

A personal update, thoughts about the world we’re living in at the moment, and a call to my fellow quiet ones - let’s encourage and inspire each other. This has not been edited so please forgive the pauses, “um”s and my meandering through my thoughts. Figured it was better just to record and post than wait until things are perfect! Thank you as always for being generous with your time.🌻💗 Get full access to Aiming4Joy at marypaliath.substack.com/subscribe
12/30/2025

As We Come to the End of this Year

As 2025 draws to a close, I want to thank you. Thank you for taking the time to view my art and photos. Thank you for reading and listening to the words I write. Thank you for subscribing and following. While I still struggle at times with fear and anxiety around sharing, I have gotten so much more comfortable because of you! I am truly grateful! This has been a difficult year for a lot of us. Hopefully we can put it to rest with acceptance and move forward - stronger, braver and wiser from our experiences. May you and the people you hold dear, have a peaceful and blessed 2026. This is my wish for all of us: May we look for and find the beauty and wonder in the world around us. May we make time for and create moments of joy every single day. May we experience kindness and generosity, and may we give back the same. No matter how uncertain life is, may we have confidence in ourselves and know that we have what it takes to handle anything that comes our way. May we treat ourselves with love and respect, and remember that we are just as important as everyone else. May we ask for and receive help and support when we need it most. May we approach 2026 with self-understanding and intention, living one single day at a time. May we go to sleep each night feeling good or at least satisfied, knowing we did our best. And may we remember that each moment is a new beginning, and we can always start again. May we also remember that life is too short to take for granted. May we live with an open heart - with more love, reverence and gratitude. And may 2026 be the year we truly, fully LIVE. Get full access to Aiming4Joy at marypaliath.substack.com/subscribe
07/10/2025

You were never far from my thoughts...

Hello Friends, It’s good to post something after what feels like a long break! Thanks for reading and listening. Here are a few things I mentioned in the podcast: I’m pretty sure I heard of the above book thanks to Jason Chatfield and Austin Kleon (see below) - so a big thank you to them. But I could be wrong. In any event, it was an inspiring chat to listen to. And I’ve fallen in love with Lynda Barry! Take good care of yourself.🌻 Get full access to Aiming4Joy at marypaliath.substack.com/subscribe
05/09/2025

I wish you had a happier life...

We’re going into Mother’s Day weekend here in the United States. I wrote this poem about a year after my mother died. It’s been seven years now. We had a very - complex - relationship. Sometimes I still find myself searching, longing, wishing…for a deeper connection with her. Whether or not we have children, we all came from mothers. And regardless of the nature of the relationship, I think we can all probably agree that it is complicated. Happy Mother’s Day wherever in the world you may be. It’s Mother’s Day. I’m so grateful for my life, my son, my P. My friends who nurtured and supported me. I’ve made it this far. Thankful. And yet. There’s a longing. For what? I don’t know. I will pause. Stop striving. Stop planning. And wait. And listen. For the next step. I went and pulled out your photos. So young and vulnerable - a baby with a baby. So solemn. I wish you had a happier life. I wish I could have understood you. I wish I was more accepting and curious and unafraid. I wish I saw you as you were, not as the Mother I never had. What wonders and magic did you have within you that I didn’t notice or see? What would you have told me if I had been more patient or asked some fun questions? Who were you? I wish I could have known you. What would it have been like if I could have seen you without the filter of my pain? What would you have been like if you knew that someone accepted and loved you unconditionally? Or had given you kindness and support as a young woman? Thank you for bringing me into the world. For giving me life. For everything you’ve taught me. I understand now that you are a part of me. You are in me. I hope you are at peace. Perhaps even happy. Or maybe you’ll be able to feel it through me. I love you. Get full access to Aiming4Joy at marypaliath.substack.com/subscribe

Art. Poetry. Beauty. Wonder. Rebellious Joy.🌻 marypaliath.substack.com

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Artist. Writer. Guide. Dandelion Spirit.
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