The VS Journal

The inspiration that best serves us will never be on a pedestal. As creative women, comparing ourselves to others has only ever resulted in division and detriment to our universal truth: where women gather, we have the power to elevate the whole of society. Of course we are capable of achieving great things that will […]

Nature maintains balance without judgment. How can we do the same? Back in the Spring, we talked about shifting our perspective of a cycle to utilize it to our advantage: we can either get stuck in it, or use it to perpetuate our growth. Now that we are knee-deep in the energy of Summer, let’s […]

Kids say the darndest things… and can introduce a perspective that lets our creativity run wild. As children, we don’t care about deadlines or promotions. The idea alone of making a living is not even a concept to grasp, because the focus is not on money, but just that… the idea alone. Adults will tell […]

When your senses are steeped in nostalgia, what sensations come to mind? The Summer season is rich with memories both fond and formative. This is why it’s the perfect time of year to revisit the imagination of your inner child, entertain her ideas and immerse yourself in her world of play. You both remember the […]

When you think of a cycle, what comes to mind? We so often find ourselves in cycles of fear and self-destruction that we need to be reminded that not all cycles have negative effects. Realizing that you’re functioning within one is not inherently a negative thing. Yes, it can be scary and difficult when it’s […]

“The truly creative mind in any field is no more than this:  A human creature born abnormally, inhumanly sensitive.”  – Pearl S. Buck Burnout is inevitable, and it is not our enemy. We as women inherently know that it is unsustainable at best to function with the ways of the world. We are taught to […]

“You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.”  – Maya Angelou Dearest Virtuosas, we are thrilled to finally announce our collaborative project for 2025! Virtuosa Society and Carpe Diem Papers are collaborating on a yearly planner for creative women, organized by seasons to support natural productivity inspired by nature’s rhythms. […]

“Never underestimate the importance of the beginning. Of anything. The beginning has the seeds of everything else to come.” – Carolyn Coman The cozy personal time we spent with ourselves over the winter has sharpened our intuition as we take our first steps into the season of action. Spring beckons us to choose our seeds, […]

Our deepest wishes are whispers of our authentic self.  We must learn to respect them.  We must learn to listen. – Sarah Ban Breathnach Happy Garden Party, Virtuosas! Whether you are creating your vision board in solitary satisfaction or gathering with a group, the seeds of fulfillment are being planted simply by recognizing what you […]

“You can’t eat beauty, it doesn’t sustain you. What is fundamentally beautiful is compassion, for yourself and those around you. That kind of beauty enflames the heart and enchants the soul.” –Lupita Nyong’o Ladies! We are on the second to last prompt for our Winter Reflections Journaling Event. We would love to hear how this […]