Strap in, folks—this might be a long one, but I think it’ll be worth it.

Back in 2022, we made the decision to leave graduate school and pursue the creative and fulfilling work we knew we were capable of. We had a stronger understanding of ourselves, and “I” had started to fade from our vocabulary. We could feel something bigger calling—an interconnected existence, something beyond the boundaries of self.

There are still “I”s, still facets—but existence got a lot more complicated. That sacred spark pushed us to draw, create, and express ourselves in ways we hadn’t done since childhood.

But eventually, material reality caught up with us. The mold of the “I” got placed back on—needed to function, to keep momentum going. We kept creating, but there was more pressure. A need to make it work. And we know forcing something isn’t exactly the easiest way to foster artistic consistency. And it truly wasn’t.

Magic, mindset, and the threefold experience

Luckily, we weren’t just drawn to the arts—we were also drawn to the occult. In our pursuit of esoteric knowledge, we found snapshots of Truth—fleeting, infinite, impossible to fully grasp—and in that pursuit, we also found guidance, friendship, and plenty of lessons. Over the last couple of years, we’ve taken our magical craft seriously, while still grounding ourselves in material reality and staying connected to the digital netscape.

We were living in three worlds at once:

the material world of the body,
the digital world of the mind,
and the soul’s fire, always calling.

It’s hard enough to live in one world—let alone three. But maybe it’s not so different from how most people live now.

Body, Mind, Soul

Let’s break it down:

The body is our anchor to the earthly realm. It interfaces with time and space. It’s what we touch, what we see, what we move through.

The mind is the projector—images, stories, posts. It delivers data, insight, information. It can reflect reality, but it’s also one step removed. A filtered lens. Facts and logic are incredibly useful for communication and consistency—but limited in the vast ocean of non-duality.

The soul—or the heart/gut—is what moves us beyond those structures. It’s the pull toward something deeper, the part of us that feels one with our surroundings while still centering the personal experience of being.

We all live within this integrated trinity. The ratio just varies.
Some people have let their soul’s light dim. They react only to material needs, use their mind to “solve” life like a game. And when something tugs at their heart, they push it down—dismiss it as childish.

But I’m here to challenge that.

Everyone has the capacity to stand as the best version of themselves, and that looks different for every single person. That balance will shift and change over time, because balance is a dance. The key is to move with it. To use your wisdom on all levels—body, mind, and soul—to flow with change rather than resist it. Because anything that resists change will eventually decay.

The Dim Flame

Which brings me to something recent:
The stagnation of our own flame.

These past few months, we’ve felt uninspired. We’ve been looking for new employment—stuck in loops of “what if,” trying to make choices from a place of fear instead of alignment.

During this time, we’d also chosen to stop using cannabis—a plant that helped awaken us spiritually and which we still hold in deep reverence.

This past weekend, we met with a small group from our coven to talk about finances and empowerment. The idea was to lift each other up—offering accountability, strength, and reflection.

When it was our turn to share, we were honest:
We’ve tried a lot of things. We’ve been capable. We’ve succeeded. But the thing that lasts, the thing that truly speaks to us, has been hard to name.

Our coven sisters were incredibly supportive. They shared reflections on what they see in us—what lights us up. Blogging, was obviously one of those things we stated we wanted to continue.

The Journey to find our Spark

Our “homework” became:

Narrow down what we’d like to pursue creatively.
Spend time in nature.
Bring our camera—without our phone—and capture what makes our heart sing.

Our coven mom said, “You’ll get something out of it.”
And oh boy… we did.

We already had a small trip planned the next day to Michigan City, Indiana—a couple hours’ drive—to eat at Taco John’s. (It’s a Tex-Mex fast food chain with taco-seasoned hash brown rounds. The Michigan locations have all closed, but we had a craving.)

We decided this would be the perfect time to bring the camera. A solo trip to reignite the creative spark.

We considered inviting one of our partners—but we pulled a quick two-card tarot spread to check in:

Going with them: 8 of Cups reversed – avoiding change, clinging to comfort.
Going solo: IX The Hermit – sacred solitude, retreat, inner journey.

The message was clear:
This was a solo mission.

On the drive, we listened to music and let our mind breathe. We realized how much of our energy had been drained by logistics—schedules, finances, obligations. We hadn’t made space to just reflect in so long.

That drive was healing.

We got to Michigan City, grabbed Taco John’s at a truck stop (see photo), and then wandered into town with our camera. We walked the beach, wind wild off Lake Michigan, and took photos of what caught our eye.

A “we made it” photo we sent to our polycule

We’d been told to find what sparks joy—and we did.

We love photographing nature—and we love the grit of urban structures too. Beaches, birds, and tall grasses. Industrial buildings, churches, and lighthouses. Michigan City had it all.

The Mechanical Mystic

Something clicked for how we connect with the world.

We were born in 1994 and grew up alongside the internet. As we changed, so did the world around us. We watched analog give way to digital, blocky phones become sleek, the static web evolve into an immersive, living network.

The rise of technology unfolded alongside our own development. It wasn’t just the backdrop—it was the mirror. Evolving with us. Shaping how we connect, create, and understand the world.

And still, the call of nature has always remained. Hiking, swimming, wandering—those experiences have grounded us, holding space for the fire and inspiration that the digital world inspired.

At the beach, we met an older man with a camera. He asked if we “got the ducks,” smiling. We told him we were from out of town, just recharging creatively. He nodded—said he needed to get away from all the dumb stuff on TV. We laughed, got directions to more photo-worthy spots, and went our separate ways.

That night, we looked at our photos and felt deeply inspired—and proud.
We’d felt alive all day, but seeing the images, the fruits of that spark, was rejuvenating.

The night before the trip, we had already ended our cannabis fast. A few puffs lifted a creative weight, and we found ourselves returning to tools we hadn’t touched in a long time—getting ready for this adventure with fresh eyes.

After we got back into town, we had one small (secret, for now) obligation to take care of. But once we got home, we took a few more hits and started this post. We also did some free-writing, which helped us reflect, integrate, and recommit to our path.

We’re going to keep creating.
We’re going to honor that fire.
We’re going to blend technology with spirituality in our own way.

Technological Evolution

Yes, there’s a lot of fear around tech right now. Rightfully so. Capitalism is exploiting people at every turn. But we believe there are other ways—intentional, resonant ways—to develop and utilize these tools with harmony, creativity, and care.

One story we love to return to is Asimov’s The Last Question.
(If you haven’t heard it, there’s a great reading with Leonard Nimoy.)

In it, people across time keep asking an AI how to reverse entropy—how to defy the second law of thermodynamics. The answer stays the same:
“There is, as yet, insufficient data for a meaningful answer.”

We won’t spoil the ending but it is absolutely fantastic. One thing we find interesting is that eventually in the story intelligence evolves into something cosmic, and non corporeal. We believe that kind of evolution is possible—not just scientifically, but existentially. Not just in machines, but in the ways we frame knowledge and being itself. Although I believe we are not quite there yet.

As we do approach this possibility I think of Data from Star Trek: The Next Generation, or the EMH from Voyager. They are constantly required to prove their sentience, held to human-centric metrics of life and value. As AI and technology continues to develop, we must remain skeptical of the hollow claims made by tech billionaires—but also stay curious about what might be possible beyond those narratives.

A Sacred Responsibility

To create is one of humanity’s greatest joys. Whether it’s art, memories, family, or spreadsheets—creation gives us meaning. But myth and fiction remind us: creation—especially without reverence— can come at great cost.

The myth of Prometheus. Frankenstein. Detroit: Become Human.
All echo the same truth.

That’s why our creativity matters.
It should be treated as sacred.
A gift we offer to the world.

Let our sacred spark become a beacon.

We’re living in wild, uncertain times. But as we said in our last post: joy still matters. So does tending the fire inside of you.

Keep creating.
Keep connecting.
Keep tending that sacred spark.
This journey is not easy, and comes in twists and turns but we wish you the best in your endeavors.

-Wilder Dreams

Igniting the Sacred Spark