Hey there!
Welcome,
I’m so glad you’re here!
This little corner of the internet is where I share the path I’ve been walking — a path of healing, creativity, soulful transformation, and deep joy.
After three decades as a labor and delivery nurse, I stepped into a new chapter — one where I create with my hands, write from my heart, and trust the quiet whispers of my soul.
I’m a soon-to-be published author, an artist, a pilgrim, and a woman discovering the beauty of becoming.
This space is for anyone who’s ever asked, “Is there more?”
More purpose.
More peace.
More of your true self waiting to be found.
Whether through my stories, art, or offerings, I hope something here stirs your spirit and invites you to follow your own creative calling.
We’re all pilgrims of the heart.
Let’s walk this path together!
Hey there, fellow traveler of life — I’m Mary!
Also known as The Joyful Gypsy Gal — part dreamer, part artist, full-time lover of beauty and brave beginnings.
I’m a quiet soul with a wild heart.
I find magic in sunrises, my soul in silence, and stories in the ordinary. Whether it’s a field of wildflowers, a heartfelt conversation, a splash of watercolor, or a favorite song on repeat — I believe life is layered with wonder when we pause long enough to feel it.
At 60 years old, I laced up my hiking shoes and did something I’d only dreamed of…
I became a pilgrim.
I walked over 550 miles on the Camino de Santiago from St. Jean Pied de Port, France to Santiago, Spain — and I didn’t stop there. I returned in 2024. And again in August of 2025.
Why?
Because something about walking day after day with just a backpack and a heart wide open changed me.
It helped me remember who I am. And who I’m becoming.
This blog is a big part of that becoming.
It’s a space for soul reflections, creative adventures, and deep breaths.
It’s for anyone who's ever wondered if there's something more — more joy, more purpose, more courage, more peace.
If that’s you, welcome. You’re in good company.
Let’s see where this dream takes us…
