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Daily Creative Habit

A quiet story I almost kept to myself

Published 25 days ago • 2 min read

But I let go.

Hey Reader

I quietly hit publish on something that’s been with me for a long time.

​Blue: A Story of Letting Go is now available.

It’s a small book. But it holds something big.
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I first wrote the words three years ago and tucked them away in the Notes app on my phone. I wasn’t sure if anyone else would ever read them. It started as something personal. A quiet reminder to myself about love, loss, and the courage it takes to let go of what we wish we could keep.

Bringing it to life has been vulnerable. I’ve gone back and forth a hundred times. Had to relearn a few of the lessons inside it. Sit with the ache. Find the beauty. Open my hands again.

But I believe in this story.
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And I think maybe it’s not just for me.
Maybe it’s for someone else who needs it too.

Something about it feels like it carries more wisdom than I do. Like it’s showing up at the right time, for the right people.
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Maybe that’s you.
Maybe it’s someone you love.

Here’s a little more about the book:

A quiet tale of love, loss, and the courage to let go.
One rainy afternoon, a boy meets someone unexpected on his windowsill.
What begins as a simple hello becomes something much deeper, a bond that shapes his heart for years to come.
Told like a modern fable, Blue is a tender meditation on friendship, change, and the quiet strength it takes to say goodbye.

You can order Blue right here or on Amazon:
👉 mikebrennan.me/books/blue​

If you’ve ever had to release something or someone you loved… if you’ve sat with change you didn’t ask for… if you’ve tried to stay open when your heart wanted to close... this one is for you.

And if you’ve got something on your heart to create, I hope this nudges you too.​
You never know what quiet idea might grow into something meaningful.
Don’t wait for it to be perfect.
Don’t wait until you’re sure.

Start small.
Start now.

Thanks for letting me share this with you. It means more than you know.

Now Go Create Something,

~ Mike Brennan

P.S. If Blue speaks to something inside you, I’d be so grateful if you shared it with someone else who might need it. Whether it's a parent, a friend, a teacher, or someone going through change, it was made to be passed on. 🦋

DAILY CHECK-IN

Begin to ask yourself these questions every day as a part of your daily creating rhythms:

1. What did I create today?

2. What did I learn?

3. What can I celebrate?

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DAILY PROMPTS

MONDAY: Create something that captures what “letting go” feels like.

TUESDAY: Make a piece using only one color and one shape.

WEDNESDAY: Create something that feels fragile but still strong.

THURSDAY: Write or draw something you’d give to your past self with love.

WEEKEND PROMPT:

Illustrate or describe a conversation you wish you could have again.
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"It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see."
~ Henry David Thoreau

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Daily Creative Habit

by Mike Brennan

Feeling stuck in your creative process or overwhelmed by the pressures of running a business? You’re not alone. Many creative entrepreneurs struggle with turning their passion into consistent, enjoyable action. I help people like you transform your approach to creativity by making it fun, actionable, and an essential part of everyday life. Whether you’re juggling multiple projects, managing a business, or simply looking to reignite your creative spark, the key is to integrate creativity into your daily routine in a way that doesn’t feel like a chore—but like play.Ready to unlock a more fulfilling, vibrant creative journey? Discover your unique Creative Archetype with our bonus quiz. Let’s make fun and creativity not just a habit, but a way of life!

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