Poetry Minisode - "Ebb & Flow" | Sam Horton

03/27/25 • 4 min

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In this BRAND NEW mini-episode of Soul Led Creative Women, Sam Horton reads an original poem taken from a personal reflective creative moment of her every day life.
This one is titled "Ebb & Flow"
And asks the question:
Where in your life are you being called to soften, to retreat, and trust the quiet space in between?

Sam says: This poetic episode explores the sacred rhythm of ebb and flow in life, creativity, and spirit. A gentle invitation to embrace rest, trust the in-between, and remember that stillness holds its own kind of power.

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Sam x

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Sam x

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Commit to showing up for yourself – Creativity, like any spiritual practice, thrives on devotion. Make it a non-negotiable part of your life.

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Soul-led Creative Women with Sam Horton - Poetry Minisode - "Ebb & Flow" | Sam Horton

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Ep 46: Ebb & Flow

[00:00:00]

Hey, Sam here. This is a bonus mini episode featuring one of my substack poems. this episode is only a few minutes long, but I hope it brightens your day in some way. So this poem speaks to the sacred rhythm of life, uh, creativity. And oneself, and it's a gentle reminder that we're not machines built only for action and output, but we are living beings meant to move through seasons of rising and retreating and resting. This poem honors the often