Welcome to Generosity of Spirit!
Thank you for your words, Emily. Your writing really speaks to me and every post I read inspires me to try something new, or do something I keep putting off! You really have a beautiful way with words, thank you for sharing them with us! â Amy Carroll
Welcome to Generosity of Spirit, a gentle community for YOU. We find pockets of time for slow & gentle living, books, writing, journaling & life affirming work. You are so welcome here in our cosy space, grab a cuppa & stay a while... đ˘đđâđ
I am so happy you are here!
Together we are going to explore Slow & Gentle Living and how it can help you live a more peaceful, more productive and more enriching life.
Slow Living is for everyone- yes, even you!
Slow Living has something to offer for everyone. At its heart it is a gentle guiding philosophy offering you the chance to slow down, notice all the wonderful blessings around you, and direct your attention towards the things that truly matter to you.
We all feel the need to slow down sometimes, but no matter how hard we try sometimes it can feel so hard up against the rush and pressure of modern life. I want to help you explore this philosophy as part of a community.
Slow & Gentle Living has transformed nearly every aspect of my life. I live with anxiety and have struggled with confidence. Now, with a gentle and understanding approach, I am more productive and motivated than ever before, but I am kinder to myself. I feel closer to my authentic self and I have a deeper sense of gratitude for this wonderful life and the many tiny simple moments of joy all around. Most importantly for me, I invite peace and calm in and I feel a sense of contentment that wraps me up in loving and encouraging arms.
Slow Living can change your life for the better, and it is my sincere wish to introduce this kind and gentle philosophy to as many people as I can.
Who am I?
Hello, Iâm Emily. I live in a small home in Norwich, Norfolk.
I live and work part time in the city. I am an introvert and a lover of words.
I love being at home and embracing a slow and gentle way of life. I love writing and journaling. I have recently rekindled my love of reading and have been exploring all sorts of genres this year.
I have been vegan for about five years, and I love cooking and food! One of my favourite places in the world is my kitchen, I am never happier than when I am at home in my kitchen, apron on - cooking. I think about food all the time, and I love meal planning and exploring different recipes.
I live with anxiety, and so I adopt various methods of self care in order to create a safe and gentle way of life. It has taken me years to embrace my anxiety, and what it means for me. I believe my anxiety has given me the opportunity to learn about my unique and authentic self, and invited me to take the time to nourish my spirit in order to live with peace in my heart.
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Why Generosity of Spirit?
Generosity of Spirit is the openness and willingness to share our âgiftsâ , our âspiritâ (both emotional and material) freely with others .
I am so excited to create a community of people who want to explore Slow & Gentle Living, so if you are curious or love living slowly please do subscribe and join us!
You can expectâŚ
Slow & Gentle Living inspiration
Journal prompts and guidance
Insights into âA Writerâs Lifeâ
An exploration into the world of self care and mindfulness
All talk of books, stories and words in my monthly Book Lovers Chat!
An open space to learn together as a community and share experiences
On the first Sunday of every Month - I publish my Book Lovers Chat
Book Lovers Chat : Alongside a video catch up with you all, I will share my recent and current reads, as well as reviews and recommendations. There will be some bonus book lovers fun like reading challenges, classic literature exploration, TBR list building guidance, reading tips and encouragement.
Once a month (following Book Loves) - I publish A Writerâs Life
A Writerâs Life : An insight into my writing life, these will be full of guidance for those wishing to embrace writing more! From journaling, to creating your own writing routine, to finding the perfect writing nook in your home. Together we will explore how to flourish in your creative life!
The following two Sundayâs a month - I publish my Slow Sunday Letter.
Slow Sunday Letter : These represent a personal letter from me to you. I would love your company here at Generosity of Spirit as I encourage little moments for you in my weekly Slow Sunday Letters and of course, lots more Slow and Gentle Living inspiration.
Each of our journeys are unique, but that doesnât mean we canât get a little support and inspiration along the way!
My Top Posts:
âSlow down in your pursuit of happiness and itâs more likely to catch up with you.â Ernie J Zelinski
What others say about Generosity of SpiritâŚ
@Emily Male always creates the most nurturing posts. â Claire Amritavani Brown
@Emily Male really has a way to make me more and more excited about slow living â Nika
You make slow living sound so easily accessible to everyone â Kristi Keller
If you don't already follow Emily you are missing out on such a lovely, gentle soul. Her writing is always wonderfully thought provoking â Louise Tilbrook
You are a great writer â Alexander Semenyuk
Read a few of your pieces and felt, âShe must have been a writer all her life.â Thereâs no invitation. If your readers love what and how you write, youâve been crowned. And believe me, they do â Patrick Muindi
Brilliant. Come for the writing space inspo but stay for the wisdom about giving yourself permission to discard boxes on which you build your own foundation if youâve outgrown them. Love â Ben Sherreard
Thank you Emily, Iâm so glad you decided to share your work on Substack Your writing is beautiful â Molly Ella
Iâm so glad to have found you and your lovely words. I also love me some good slow living - Kristen Pound
I was an introvert desperately trying to present as an extrovert to fit inâ. Wow. This is 100% me. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderfully insightful post. It is given me so much to think about â Lisa
It's incredibly brave of you to share your journey with us and I'm really happy that there is someone here who talks about this life's journey and encourages other people to discover themselves as well! Continue shining your light and I'm happy I you are here â Nika
Always enjoyable to read your Slow Sunday Letter... like having a big sister sharing her life that comforts me. You're like a warm cuppa - Sekar
This is my âread of the weekâ, so affirming and insightful and down right helpful. Thank you so very much â Leah
This was a beautiful, compelling read. Very insightful- thank you for sharing in this community. So much to relate to and so inspiring â Tracy
You're an inspiration, Em â James Kinsley
Such beautiful words, refreshing to the soul â Cheyenne Hardy
Thank you for your words, Emily. Your writing really speaks to me and every post I read inspires me to try something new, or do something I keep putting off! You really have a beautiful way with words, thank you for sharing them with us! â Amy Carroll
Reading this post was a moment of joy and magic for me! â Jenna Newell Hiott
I hope you're seeing how wonderfully your words are affecting people. You are making a difference! Magnificent work, as always â Stone Bryson
A beautifully nourishing read for me. Thank you for being my dose of medicine today - Anais Charles
Your newsletter is wonderful by the way, Iâm finding it both helpful and enjoyable đ Thank you for sharing with us! â Daisy Anne
Please do consider subscribing - I would love to have you!
You can buy your very own Slow Living, Book Lovers and Writing inspired Merch designed by me! Do follow the link to take a look (hosted by Teemill):
You can also find me over on Instagram @emgemmale and @generosityofspirit.
Thank you for being here,
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