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Roots & Wings


Living in a Way That Does Not Invite No | Intentional Living
The most painful no is not the one spoken by the world.
It’s the one we quietly earn by refusing to prepare for the life we say we want.
Michelle Farley
Jan 93 min read


Sandmarc Motion Variable Filter, Film Rig and iPhone Case Review (Gifted). Real World Results for iPhone Filmmakers
The Motion Variable Filter gives you control over exposure in a way that feels natural and intuitive.
Michelle Farley
Dec 12, 20253 min read


When Dreaming Starts to Cost More
Dreaming gets harder. Not because we lose imagination, but because we gain context. We know the cost now.
Michelle Farley
Dec 12, 20253 min read


Yes, I Want to Win
That longing used to make me uncomfortable. Somewhere along the way, humility got tangled up with pretending you do not want the big thing, the loud thing, the shiny thing. But ambition, when it is rooted in purpose, is not arrogance. It is honesty.
Michelle Farley
Sep 16, 20253 min read


How Walking 3-4 Miles a Day Rewired My Creativity (and My Life)| Michelle Elaine
Michelle Farley stretching before a 3-mile walk to boost energy and spark creativity. It started with a single mile.On my walking pad....
Michelle Farley
Aug 11, 20254 min read


Why This Summer I’m Choosing to Stop Waiting for Permission
Thirteen years of marriage is symbolized by lace—a material known for its intricate beauty, and the kind of care it takes to last. And maybe that’s what makes this season feel so significant: I’ve learned that the same patience, creativity, and faith it takes to nurture a relationship… is what it takes to nurture a dream.
Michelle Farley
Jun 20, 20253 min read


In the Quiet Hours: A Life Becoming | Creative Essays on Growth and Healing
I used to tuck my victories into smaller and smaller pockets,
worried that joy would weigh too heavy in the wrong hands.
Michelle Farley
Apr 28, 20252 min read


How I made a short film in under 32 hours with nothing but an idea, an iPhone, and a little creative nerve.
At 43, I know what it means to put your dreams on pause. Not because you stopped believing—but because life asked you to prioritize...
Michelle Farley
Apr 22, 20252 min read


When Creativity Feels Blocked: A Personal Story on Burnout & Reset
I'm learning this season isn’t about performance. It's about posture. Maybe I’m not here to produce—but to listen.
Michelle Farley
Mar 25, 20253 min read


The Urgency of Rest: How Black Women Can Reclaim Health and Joy in 2025
A Love Song to the Weary Ones She rise, she run, she give, she go. And somewhere between duty and daylight, she forgets herself. She says...
Michelle Farley
Feb 20, 20254 min read
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