Dear reader,
You may have noticed things have been a little quieter around here lately, so I wanted to take a moment to share what has been going on for me.

Over the past month or so, my FND (Functional Neurological Disorder) symptoms have been flaring up again. This looks like more tics and spasms, not being able to walk as far, and struggling with brain fog and fatigue. It’s been a tough patch, and I’ve needed to reassess where I’m putting the little energy I have. As much as I love writing, connecting, and creating content that supports and uplifts you, I’ve had to make peace (again) with the fact that my energy is limited. And when I try to push through it, my body pushes back even harder.

One thing I’ve refused to give up so far is my blog, and so that I can continue posting moving forward, I have decided to only post once a month.

My hope is that by doing this, it will be more sustainable and will give me the space I need to create meaningful content. I’ve absolutely loved speaking with the amazing women I’ve been interviewing for the Everyday Women series. Their stories have moved me deeply, and I want to give each one the care and space it deserves. Interviewing and writing these pieces takes more out of me than I expected, but I also know that if I take work on them slowly and intentionally, they’ll be more powerful and meaningful.

Giving myself space around each post also allows me to pour some of my limited energy into other creative projects I’m really excited about. My hope is that these projects will also bring beauty and support into your life.

One of those projects has been deeply healing for me. I’ve been creating and selling hand-decorated notebooks, sketchbooks, and bookmarks in my little online shop. Getting back to making things with my hands (especially during moments when I’ve had to withdraw from other activities) has helped me stay grounded, express myself, and care for my mental health.

If you’re someone who finds comfort or creativity in journaling, drawing, or reading, I’d love you to have a peek at what I’ve been making. You can visit the shop HERE!

You might also have noticed another small but meaningful change… I’m no longer working under the name ‘Rebel Soul’. From now on, it’s just me… Linda Higgins.

The Rebel Soul chapter was important and gave me the opportunity to connect with so many amazing women, but I’ve grown and shifted. I no longer felt it fully reflected who I am today. As someone who holds authenticity as one of my top values, I had to listen to that quiet voice telling me it was time for a change. This space now feels more aligned with the “new” Linda. Who is that? A woman who won’t shy away from her faith, her creativity, her struggles, or her wins.

My promise is that I will always be honest and raw with you. I’ll keep sharing stories from the heart, and I’ll continue working, slowly but meaningfully, on new things designed to help you rediscover who you are and reconnect with who you were made to be.

Thank you for always supporting me and riding the waves of my health.

Take care of yourself,
Linda Higgins x