Cultivated Wisdom Blog

Reflections, practices, and observations from a life of making, tending, and thinking deeply.

Welcome to the Cultivated Wisdom Blog.

This is where I share writing that grows out of lived experience, stories, reflections, and how-to insights shaped by tending land, experimenting with food and systems, exploring creativity, and observing patterns in daily life. Some posts are practical and hands-on; others are philosophical or exploratory. All are grounded in the idea that wisdom is cultivated slowly through attention, experience, and stewardship.

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The Soul: Mind Will & Emotions Olya Konell The Soul: Mind Will & Emotions Olya Konell

Falling Off the Wagon? Here’s Why You Don’t Need to Start Over

Failure sucks. Not only do we suffer the immediate sting of its presence, but it is also the antithesis of motivation and will power. It discourages us from continuing on. The worst part about it is that failure isn’t even real! It’s not an outside force—it’s all in our mind. Our mind creates an imaginary stumbling block that doesn’t exist...

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