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About Valerie Flynn

Valerie Flynn is an author/podcaster and learner. She enjoys following various rabbit trails wherever her curiosity leads her. Life is an adventure. The journey’s sweeter with friends. Follow her on Substack @ValerieFlynn or visit her websites at: www.ValerieFlynn.com or www.NaraFellowship.com.

What Is My Why?

August 24, 2026 by Valerie Flynn Leave a Comment

Compass against a wooden window frame.

I figured out how to articulate my why. What is my north star to guide me? Curiosity and Connection. I like going on mental rabbit trails online and finding new people and ideas to explore. Learning of new resources, thoughts, ideas, or ways to improve my future. Or things that might help others. Connection was one of my Strength Finders results. I like finding and getting to know Continue Reading

In the Quiet

July 27, 2026 by Valerie Flynn Leave a Comment

A metal sculpture, with the word silence.

It’s a Thursday night and I’m online with my Writers Group. We’re writing together on our various projects. No one is speaking. The view out my window is calm, still trees and grass becoming green due to spring. My family is resting. No one needs me. They are used to my writing schedule with my online writers group. On my bed, writing on my binder clipboard and I feel peace about the Continue Reading

Journals and Journaling

May 24, 2026 by Valerie Flynn Leave a Comment

This blog post covers journal pictures, the question of indexing and my personal journaling history and thoughts. Journal Pictures My private journals tend to be directed at God, probably since I did so much prayer journaling in the past. Below are my journals to see how many and the varied styles there are. I have about 5 main journal divided by topics and 2 extra journals, one for Continue Reading

Commonplacing

March 13, 2026 by Valerie Flynn Leave a Comment

A open notebook with a TEDx Talks notes on the left side and Pomodoro notes on the right. Both with illustration.

First, what is commonplacing? Commonplacing is the practice of keeping a certain type of journal where you collect your thoughts, factoids, quotes, recipes, notes, lyrics, and other types of things you’re interested in. There’s no one-size-fits-all rule to commonplacing. Wiki answer to: What is a Commonplace Book? It's fun to learn how others keep their commonplace systems, whether on Continue Reading

Leap Of Faith

September 30, 2025 by Valerie Flynn Leave a Comment

For a few months now, I've been working on a new endeavor. Been revamping our old production company's website, LionHawkEntertainment.com. Unveiling a new direction and purpose, legacy keepsake services. Perfect gift for the holidays. Combining my love of people and interviewing into a new chapter of my life. In June, I had my 50th birthday, and that milestone made me think, "What do I want Continue Reading

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Valerie Flynn is an author/podcaster and learner. She enjoys following various rabbit trails wherever her curiosity leads her. Life is an adventure. The journey’s sweeter with friends. Follow her on Substack @ValerieFlynn or visit her websites at: www.ValerieFlynn.com or www.NaraFellowship.com. Read More…

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