Welcome to the Spirit Within

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I’ve always believed there’s more to life than what we see on the surface. Beyond the daily routines, the expectations, and the world's noise, there’s a quieter space where something deeper lives. That’s what the Spirit Within is all about.

This blog is a spiritual place to rest your heart, reflect, and reconnect with the magic already within you. 

So much of life is about pushing forward. We’re constantly told to go faster, be better, and do more. But what if we want something else? What if we need the space to practice self-care? What if the real work is in slowing down, turning inward, and practicing self-love?

Here, I’ll share gentle reflections to encourage your soul to grow and simple rituals to anchor yourself in meaning. You’ll find musings on the beauty of change, the power of stillness, the wisdom of nature, and more.

I hope that each post offers something you didn’t know you needed—a perspective, a breath, a gentle nudge back to yourself. 

However, the Spirit Within isn’t about fixing or forcing. It’s about noticing. Honoring. Making space. Whether you’re moving through a season of growth, healing, grieving, discovering, or simply being—it’s all welcome here.

You might find rituals to help you root into the present moment or reflections that help you make sense of transitions. You might discover a new way to approach your inner world—one that feels less like a to-do list and more like a return to truth.

If you’ve ever craved a corner of the internet that feels more like a sanctuary, I hope this space becomes that for you.

I invite you to visit as often as you’d like.

Thank you for being here.

What helps you reconnect with your spirit when life feels heavy or rushed? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments.

And if you’d like to connect more, I send out a cozy monthly newsletter filled with soulful reflections, a peek behind my writing life, and short fiction that speaks to the heart. Click here to join the list and let’s stay connected beyond the blog.

Kendra Vaughan

Kendra Vaughan writes Magical. Mystical. Meaningful. fiction. With an MFA in Creative Writing and a background as a New Age nonfiction author and editor for Simon & Schuster, she crafts uplifting stories sprinkled with magic. Kendra is the author of The Plymbury Witch and shares cozy book spotlights, writing reflections, and spiritual musings on her website to inspire and connect with fellow readers. When she’s not writing, she reads, cooks gluten- and dairy-free from scratch, or wanders New England beaches with her Havanese writing companion, Luna.

Find more at www.KendraVaughan.com

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