Welcome to the Write On Purpose Podcast, where we empower aspiring authors in the second half of their lives to discover the joy and fulfillment of crafting their legacy through the written word. Join me, Brad Swift, a seasoned Write On Purpose coach, as I share insights, strategies, and inspirational stories to guide you on your journey of self-discovery and creative expression. Bursting with creative insights, these dynamic tips will guide you on your writing journey, transforming your passion into purpose as you begin your authorial hero journey to writing your "legacy-worthy" book(s). Get ready to unleash your full potential, overcome obstacles, and infuse every word with purpose. Write On, trailblazers, and join us as we shape stories that resonate and leave a lasting impact! <br/><br/><a href="https://wbradfordswift.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">wbradfordswift.substack.com</a>
Write On Purpose Podcast
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Welcome to the Write On Purpose Podcast, where we empower aspiring authors in the second half of their lives to discover the joy and fulfillment of crafting their legacy through the written word. Join me, Brad Swift, a seasoned Write On Purpose coach, as I share insights, strategies, and inspirational stories to guide you on your journey of self-discovery and creative expression. Bursting with creative insights, these dynamic tips will guide you on your writing journey, transforming your passion into purpose as you begin your authorial hero journey to writing your "legacy-worthy" book(s). Get ready to unleash your full potential, overcome obstacles, and infuse every word with purpose. Write On, trailblazers, and join us as we shape stories that resonate and leave a lasting impact! <br/><br/><a href="https://wbradfordswift.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">wbradfordswift.substack.com</a>
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January 23, 2026
Grieve Globally, Thrive Locally
<p>I’m not sure where I first heard the phrase Grieve globally. Thrive locally. I think it might have been during one of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.skool.com/homegrownhumans">Jamie Wheal’s Home Grown Human</a> gatherings—a passing remark, almost casual. But it stuck with me. You know how that happens sometimes. A phrase lands, and your body recognizes it before your mind does.</p><p>A day or two later, I followed the thread and discovered it was the theme of a sermon delivered on <a target="_blank" href="https://youtu.be/y9cR_uVcpz4">August 3, 2025, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Molly Housh Gordon</a>. I watched the talk and found myself quietly undone—in the good way. The kind of undone that doesn’t collapse you, but softens you. The kind that reminds you what matters.</p><p>I have a feeling this phrase may become something of a mantra for me as we move into 2026—not as an answer, but as a living inquiry.</p><p>How might I grieve globally while thriving locally?How might I invite others to do the same?What might this look like, feel like, require of me?And maybe most importantly: how might the Four Great Truths support me in this practice?</p><p>Why not explore these questions with me and others in this community by clicking the Join chat button below?</p><p>Holding the Whole Without Losing Ourselves</p><p>We are living in a time that asks a lot of our nervous systems.</p><p>Global grief is no longer theoretical. It arrives daily—through images, stories, statistics, and headlines that seem designed to overwhelm our capacity to feel and respond. Climate disruption. War. Authoritarianism. Ecological loss. Human suffering on a scale that no one nervous system was ever meant to metabolize alone.</p><p>Many of us feel this grief in our bodies before we have words for it. Tight jaws. Shallow breath. A low-grade hum of anxiety. A temptation to either doomscroll endlessly or shut down completely.</p><p>And yet… to not grieve at all would be to lose something essential. </p><p><p>Grief is not a weakness. It is evidence of love. It is the cost of caring in a world that is breaking in very real ways.</p></p><p>But grief without grounding can freeze us. It can turn into despair, paralysis, or a sense that nothing we do matters.</p><p>That’s where the second half of the phrase comes in.</p><p>Thriving Locally Is Not Looking Away</p><p>In my own pondering, I’ve realized how important it is for me to balance my commitment to making a difference globally—with my commitment to staying alive, present, and human locally.</p><p>For me, the “global” shows up through writing and <a target="_blank" href="https://wbradfordswift.substack.com/t/1-cause">sharing </a><a target="_blank" href="https://wbradfordswift.substack.com/t/1-cause">One Cause</a><a target="_blank" href="https://wbradfordswift.substack.com/t/1-cause"> here on Substack</a>—naming the deeper patterns beneath the crises we’re facing and pointing toward a regenerative way of being rooted in the Four Great Truths.</p><p>But the “local” is where that vision gets tested, embodied, and renewed.</p><p>It looks like spending time in nature, especially with Logan and Piper. It looks like puttering around the Loving Homestead as we prepare for spring. It looks like sharing meals, calling friends for tea, getting more involved in community, and remembering that life is not meant to be lived only in response to catastrophe.</p><p>I’m also discovering that thriving locally is, in its own quiet way, a form of resistance.</p><p><p>The forces that profit from extraction, fear, and division would much prefer us to stay overwhelmed, numbed, and glued to the drama—so exhausted that we give up on each other and on life itself. Choosing to thrive locally—tending relationships, land, joy, and meaning—is a refusal to let despair have the final word.</p></p><p><p>Thanks for reading & or listening to today’s Gaia’s Call. This post is public so feel free to share it.</p></p><p>When the Grief Still Comes (Because It Does)</p><p>None of this means I’m done with grief. Far from it.</p><p>There are still days when the weight of the world feels like too much. Days when the scale of suffering overwhelms me. Days when thriving locally feels insufficient in the face of global pain.</p><p>The difference now is not that I avoid those moments—but that I trust myself more when they arrive.</p><p>When grief shows up, I let myself feel it fully. I don’t rush to fix it or transcend it. And I also know that I have a channel of hope I can step into when I’m ready.</p><p>Sometimes that looks like calling a friend. Sometimes it’s playing pickleball and letting my body remember joy. Sometimes it’s visiting my grandchildren and letting their presence recalibrate my nervous system. Sometimes it’s a quiet walk in nature, offering gratitude for what Mother Earth continues to provide—even now.</p><p><p>Grieving globally and thriving locally are not opposites. They are partners.</p></p><p>The Four Great Truths as a Daily Compass</p><p>Seen through the lens of One Cause, this practice starts to make even more sense.</p><p><strong>Interconnectedness</strong> reminds me that my grief for the world and my care for what’s nearby are not separate. They arise from the same love.</p><p><strong>Sufficiency</strong> loosens the grip of the idea that I must do everything or save everyone. There is enough meaning, enough goodness, enough possibility to be found in tending what’s right in front of me.</p><p><strong>Reciprocity</strong> invites me to give and receive—to offer care while also allowing myself to be nourished by friendship, beauty, movement, and rest.</p><p>And <strong>Stewardship</strong> reframes responsibility not as control, but as care across time. I may not be able to fix the world—but I can help tend the piece of it I’ve been entrusted with.</p><p>A Different Way to Meet 2026</p><p>As I look ahead, I can feel something shifting.</p><p>What I’m releasing is the old, familiar addiction to saving the world by myself. I no longer need to carry that weight alone. I can join the millions of others who are quietly, steadily participating in the <a target="_blank" href="https://jessserrante.substack.com/">Great Turning</a>—even as we move through what many are calling the <a target="_blank" href="https://natehagens.substack.com/">Great Simplification</a>.</p><p>What I’m choosing instead is a more thoughtful, steady pace. More time with Ann. More time with family and friends. More appreciation for life as it is, even as I work toward what it could become.</p><p>And this mantra—Grieve globally. Thrive locally.—gives me a simple way to pause throughout the day and check in.</p><p>How am I doing with my grieving right now?How am I doing with my thriving?</p><p>Those two questions alone feel like a gift. Care to comment? Just click the button below.</p><p>An Invitation</p><p>I don’t offer this as a prescription. Only as a practice I’m learning to live into—imperfectly, gently, and with growing trust.</p><p>If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the state of the world…If you’re torn between caring deeply and staying sane…If you’re longing for a way to remain open-hearted without being crushed…</p><p>Perhaps this inquiry is worth exploring alongside me.</p><p>Grieve globally—because love demands honesty.Thrive locally—because life insists on being lived.</p><p>And let’s see what becomes possible when we hold both.</p><p><p>We are living through some interesting times, right? If you agree, why not join me in exploring how to grieve globally while also thriving locally. We’re all stronger today.</p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://wbradfordswift.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2">wbradfordswift.substack.com/subscribe</a>
February 21, 2025
🕯️ The Great Gaslighting: How Manufactured Confusion Keeps Us from Facing the Truth 🕯️
<p></p><p>We are living in a gaslit world—bombarded with misinformation, divided by propaganda, and distracted from the real existential threats we should be focusing on. It’s time to break free and reclaim clarity.</p><p>What do you think? 🤔 my inquiring mind wants to know.</p><p>#Gaslighting #TruthMatters #MediaManipulation #StayWoke #BreakTheIllusion #ThinkForYourself #Clarity #DeepThinking #WakeUpWorld #CriticalThinking</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://wbradfordswift.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2">wbradfordswift.substack.com/subscribe</a>
December 13, 2024
From Stuck to Soaring: Unlock Your Creative Potential
<p></p><p>Hello, aspiring authors and inspired creatives! Today, we're diving into a transformative topic that can supercharge your creative journey: the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset. Understanding this distinction can make all the difference in your path to success and fulfillment.</p><p>Fixed Mindset vs. Growth Mindset</p><p>Let's start by breaking down what these mindsets are all about.</p><p><strong>Fixed Mindset:</strong> This is the belief that your abilities and intelligence are static traits. If you have a fixed mindset, you might think you're either born with a talent for writing or you're not. Challenges can seem daunting, and failures might feel like a reflection of your inherent limitations.</p><p><strong>Growth Mindset:</strong> On the other hand, a growth mindset is the belief that your abilities and intelligence can be developed through effort, learning, and persistence. With a growth mindset, you see challenges as opportunities to grow and view failures as stepping stones to success.</p><p>Embrace the Challenge</p><p>In the world of writing, challenges are inevitable. Whether it's a plot that refuses to untangle, characters that won't cooperate, or the dreaded writer's block, hurdles are part of the creative process. But here's the secret: embracing these challenges can lead to tremendous growth.</p><p><strong>Coaching Question:</strong> How do you currently respond to challenges in your writing? What might change if you viewed these challenges as opportunities for growth?</p><p>Persistence Pays Off</p><p>Persistence is key in the creative process. Writers with a growth mindset understand that effort is not only necessary but also beneficial. They keep pushing through setbacks, knowing that each obstacle overcome is a step towards mastery.</p><p><strong>Coaching Question:</strong> Think about a time when you persisted through a tough writing challenge. What did you learn from that experience?</p><p>Value Your Effort</p><p>One of the most empowering aspects of a growth mindset is valuing effort. Effort is seen as the path to mastery, not a sign of inadequacy. This perspective shift can be incredibly liberating for creatives who often struggle with self-doubt.</p><p><strong>Coaching Question:</strong> How do you currently view the effort you put into your writing? How might your creative process change if you started seeing effort as a valuable part of your journey?</p><p>Constructive criticism is gold for a writer. It’s an opportunity to refine your craft and improve. Those with a growth mindset welcome feedback and use it to fuel their growth.</p><p><strong>Coaching Question:</strong> How do you handle constructive criticism? What steps can you take to incorporate feedback more effectively into your writing process?</p><p>Find Inspiration in Others</p><p>In a fixed mindset, the success of others can feel threatening. But with a growth mindset, the success of fellow writers becomes a source of inspiration and learning.</p><p><strong>Coaching Question:</strong> Who inspires you in the writing world? How can you use their success to motivate and guide your own creative journey?</p><p>Write On Purpose Process and Perspective</p><p>Here at Write On Purpose, we believe that your writing journey is not just about the destination, but about the growth and learning along the way. Our Write On Purpose Process is designed to help you embrace a growth mindset, encouraging you to see each step of your creative journey as a valuable part of your personal and professional development.</p><p>By aligning your creative goals with a purpose-inspired approach, you can unlock new levels of creativity and fulfillment. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to reignite your passion for writing, adopting a growth mindset can transform your creative process.</p><p>Call to Action</p><p>Ready to dive deeper? Join me here as a free or paid member of this online community where we’ll continue to explore these coaching distinctions that I’ve learned and strived to apply for the past 35 years in my own writing and with my clients. </p><p><p>As a Write On Purpose Coach, I’m here to inspire you to express your true self through your writing. Won’t you join me today?</p></p><p>Remember, your creative potential is limitless. Embrace the growth mindset, and watch your writing soar to new heights.</p><p>Happy writing!</p><p>Brad (Your Write On Purpose Coach)</p><p>P.S. Ready to take new ground in writing on purpose as you tap into your passion in a playful way? Let’s talk. Go to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.wbradfordswift.com/coach">www.wbradfordswift.com/coach</a> to request your no-obligation Creative Clarity Session with me today. </p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://wbradfordswift.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2">wbradfordswift.substack.com/subscribe</a>
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