The Power of a Fan Mail Folder
Here’s my Humble Fan Mail Folder
Thought I’d share something that brings me a little joy when the weight of the world gets heavy: my Fan Mail folder.
Every time I receive a heartfelt note, a social media comment about my music or coaching, or even a loving card from Amber or the kids, it goes in the Fan Mail folder. It’s a simple collection, but it holds so much meaning.
When I’m feeling blue, burnt out, or overwhelmed, I grab a cup of tea, sit down on a pillow in the corner of my office, and flip through those messages. Without fail, they make me smile. I feel incredibly blessed to have touched some lives—whether through my music, my coaching, or just by being present.
It’s a beautiful reminder that the impact of what we create doesn’t always show up immediately. A song I wrote years ago might only now be reaching someone who needs it. A coaching program I ran has ripple effects that emerge long after it ends.
In short, my Fan Mail folder is a lifeline. It keeps me grounded, inspired, and ready to keep going, no matter how doubtful or exhausted I might feel.
A Special Shoutout
A big heart-centered thank-you to my friend and fellow #heartcenteredbadass, @ErinMaccoy, for the sticker she sent for the cover of my Fan Mail folder. I aspire to that level of heart-centered work every day! (By the way, have you checked out our podcast yet? It’s pretty awesome.)
🎙️ Listen to Episode 6: Turning Doubt Into Creative Power
A Fun Blast from the Past
One of my favorite reminders about the long reach of creativity: In 2018, I clipped a quote from a old MySpace comment about a song I released in 2005.
It says,
“5-Stars, Really nice glitchy downtempo, extremely well produced. A great listen all the way through.”
by Sherman Crawford.
Thank you Sherman wherever y0u are. This is why I keep making music, singing, and coaching. The heart-centered work we do today has echoes that reach far beyond what we can imagine.
So, to anyone reading this: keep singing, creating, and putting your gifts into the world. You never know who might be touched by your work—even years from now.
