A Special Post 🖤

One year ago today, I embarked on this journey of blogging. I still remember that day vividly. Something inside of me was yearning to express and to share, and I had to follow the call; the timing couldn’t have been more perfect. If you would’ve told me then where I would be in my blogging experience in one year, I wouldn’t have believed you.

Writing and creating has truly changed me in so many beautiful ways. Blogging has been such an amazing space where I’ve learned how to grow, balance, be vulnerable, freely share and fearlessly shine. I’ve met so many different versions of me, and I am eternally grateful for all those meetings.

But most of all, this community has truly blessed me in countless ways. Words really can’t describe my deep gratitude for my WordPress family. I feel lucky to be able to say I’ve made true friends here and connections I’ll cherish forever.

A huge shout out and thank you to my family, who have supported me in every way possible. This blog, this me, would not be alive without them. Gratitude seems like a big word most of the time, but, in regards to my family, it feels very small – so family, thank you for always being there and for teaching me to be fearless and free!

In honor of my first blogging anniversary, I figured we could do something fun and different! I love Q&A’s and taking you all behind the scenes and into my mind! So, welcome to The Ultimate Blogging Q&A!


Where to begin!!! Alright, what are some of your earliest memories of blogging?

Well, my first memory is in creating the website. I remember feeling so deeply engaged in the process and trying to figure out WordPress. I was so intrigued, there was no way I was going to bed that night without having a completed site! And then the next day, I released my first post, Journey of the Free Soul. And I got my first comment, that was pretty special. I still remember all my feelings and thoughts about it in those early days…a mix of excitement, freedom (as I’d come from a platform that was censoring me) but still a lot of unknowns. It was probably the first time I’d truly been excited for unknowns.

How did you come up with the name Fearless Free Soul?

The night before I made the website, I was exploring some ideas. ‘Thriving’ was my first idea, but I wanted a website with .com. I know, that’s so specific 🤪. And then Fearless Soul came in my head. And I loved that as it described so much of my journey in two words. But, the perfectionist in me hated the three s’s in a row 😆. Free popped in my mind and I just knew in that moment, Fearless Free Soul was the one…it was like an instant connection.

So, in 1 year of blogging you’ve made 3 video albums, a virtual cookbook, written 3 books, published 1 book and have just released a video EP. How does that feel? Did you expect to do this much?

I never dreamed I’d have done all these projects! Video-making never ever occurred to me until October. Creating food videos in a virtual cookbook was so neat because for years I’ve watched food videos and been inspired by them. So, to do it was pretty surreal. Writing a book seemed like a far-away dream, let alone 3. Publishing a book, my goodness I still have no words for that! I’ve just been following my intuition and going with the flow along the way — miracles truly are born when we listen to our inner flow!

Where do you get your creative inspiration?

Life! Wherever the journey takes me, truly. Even my prose or seemingly “fictional” pieces are truly based on my current emotions, feelings, thoughts or experiences. I just follow my soul and create for my fulfillment within. I always know deep down inside what I want to get out into the world, and I trust that call. That’s another amazing part about blogging, you’ll be going through something or thinking about specific things and that moment when you decide, “I’m going to write or create something about this,” is pretty awesome. It makes you realize life is really your creation.

What’s your favorite part about blogging?

I love the connection. Not just the connection with all my lovely friends here, but the connection between my fingers and the keys, the connection with my soul and the connection to my life. Blogging experiences always match perfectly with my life experiences, it’s like the neatest of synchronicities.

Any advice for new bloggers?

Enjoy the journey! In the beginning, it seems all new and overwhelming, but it’s really just YOU. You create your experience. Have fun, it’s your blog — write for you! Post when you feel like it, always keep creating no matter the posting and trust your intuition! This blogging journey teaches you so so much, follow your soul and you will grow with each and every lesson.

And finally, what are some of your favorite posts of yours?

Omg, that’s too hard!!!!! In the spirit of creative variety, I’ll give you one of everything. Dare To Be Silent – my favorite video. reality is dreaming + the bitter series – my favorite poems…reality is dreaming, only available in my published book, The Waking Dream! The Life Of Her Journal – my favorite prose. The Pyramid Of Success – my favorite article. There are many more favorites, but this is what came to me immediately!


Thank you so much for reading and celebrating with me today! I am so grateful to have all of you on my blogging journey! Be fearless and free in this waking dream we call life! Sending lots of love, always!


89 responses to “A Special Post 🖤”

    • Thank you so much!!!!! So kind of you to stop by and connect, makes my morning! Awww you’re kind, smiling big reading your special words! Much love, new friend 🖤🤗

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    • Aww Shweta, thank you so very much!!! I really appreciate all your support, and thank you for always being there! It’s an honor to be read by you, friend! Much love, always 🖤🤗

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  1. What a special post this is, Ace!! Congratulations on your first year and all of your exciting accomplishments. Looking forward to many more, my friend. Loved the Q&A, such fun to get a behind the scenes peak at the creation of this beautiful blog. You have truly touched, inspired, motivated, and supported me this year. Thank you so much for sharing your amazing talent, my friend. Your blog has sincerely been a treat for me.❤️

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    • Awwww my dearest Grace, this is truly one of the best comments ever! I am smiling so big, and cherishing every sweet word of yours! So happy to hear you loved this Q&A! Awww my lovely friend, you have truly done all that and more to me! I feel beyond grateful to know you and to connect with you daily, it’s always a gift to my days. Thank you for always being in my corner, I appreciate you in so many ways 🖤🤗

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  2. Congratulations my dear Ace. ❣️❣️ Sending you hugs and flowers to celebrate this one-year journey. 🤗🤗💐💐 You are one of my favourite blogger in WP and you know why!! ❣️❣️ I feel blessed to have known you in this journey. Keep sharing and keep shining. Much love 💖😘

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    • My dearest Preeths, you are just a gem. You’ve been here since the beginning and words can’t even express my full gratitude to you! Awwwww ☺️, you are one of my favorite people on WP too! The feeling is very mutual, my dearest friend 🤗🥰. Your always loving support has such a special place in my heart, each of your comments are like stars to me! Thank you for truly being there and for being an amazing friend 🖤🤗✨

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    • Aww my dear friend, thank you so very much!! You are just the kindest, I truly appreciate you! That really means a lot coming from someone who inspires me! Much love, Cassa 🖤🤗

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  3. WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW!!!!!!
    LET’S PARTY!! LET’S DANCE MY SWEET ACE!!
    Wowww!! Congratulations on your first years..! I’m very happy for your..! You made me very proud..! I’m very proud to say I’m your BESTIE/SISTER..! You made me to feel very happy my dear ace..! How lovely and sweet you are thanking us..! Wow!! It is always a treat to read your wonderful posts my sweetie..! You know, your poems made me life..! Made my life very powerful and beautiful..! Your poems made to very strong like you..! You’re truly a fearless free soul..! I’m truly touched by your lovely words my sweetheart..! Oh woww!! I’m blown away my sweetie..! You’re always unique and creative..! I love the name “FEARLESS FREE SOUL”…! When I see your blog name, my heart said go and check this powerful blog..! This is the blog the god had send to you to make your life very colourful..! Wowww!! My sweetie pie, I love the answer you gave for favourite part about blogging..! It’s truly touched my heart..! Thanks a million for giving such a powerful, positive and strong advice my dear Cinderella..! The bitter series is also my favourite dear..! The walking dream book is my favourite book ever..! Wowww!! My sweetheart, you’re such a sweet and wonderful soul..! Love you soooo much, my beautiful, Amazing, fantastic, unique, creative, powerful, fearless bestie…!🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗😘😘✨💕💕💕

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    • My dearest Filarance, I was just thinking about you!!! Missed you last few days 😘🤗! We shall dance!! I’m proud to say YOU are my bestie/sister! One of the biggest blessings of this blogging journey has been meeting you! Your beyond amazing, loving, supportive and encouraging comments mean more than words could ever express. So happy you loved my answers, you are just the sweetest! Your comments always fill with me so much gratitude and joy, you are truly one of a kind! Grateful for you in so so many ways! Love you sooo much, my incredible, amazing, spectacular, unique, special and inspiring bestie 🖤🤗

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  4. Many congratulations to you, my dear friend Ace….Infinite space is your zone….”I’ve met so many different versions of me, and I am eternally grateful for all those meetings.”….that’s so beautifully said….thank you for sharing the story behind Fearless Free Soul….there’s one aspect of 3 s’….but there was always a deeper meaning….it was those Sss that led to your current site name….coz YOU truly are Fearless Free Soul….your QA session was top of the pops….meaning, I loved it….keep shining the divine in your I, that’s eyeing the Universe residing in the inside of YOU ✨🤍💫🤗

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    • Aww my dear Navin, thank you so very much! Ah how kind of you to quote that part, it is probably the most vulnerable in this piece! Of course, I always hoped to share it one day! Yes indeed, the perfectionist came in handy 😉😂. Aww you are so kind!! Thank you for supporting, seeing and connecting with me…you have been a gift on this blogging journey!!! I feel very blessed to have met you. Grateful for you, my friend.

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      • You’re welcome, my dear Ace. The moment I read that part, I saw it in a certain way on my screen….the feeling is mutual coz I feel very blessed to have met you….connected with your energy….much love ✨ 🤗 🤍💫

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  5. First off Ace, Alf Mabrook on your year anniversary! You truly have done so many amazing varied forms of creativty and posts in just one year.

    i loved reading your answers and I must say I agree on so many, from my own personal experience having a blog. I love the connection and inspiration found in this community too.
    I love reading so many, and seeing how easy it is to relate to so many..maybe because we all love creating…or maybe because we are a little eccentric and blog, even though many who follow Instagram and fb, assure us the blog is dead…or it should be 🙂 For me the blog is very much alive, very relevant and allows all of us to interact and connect with so many amazing creatives all over the world..
    It’s how I met you…and am so glad🤗❤️🦋❣️

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    • Awwww my dearest, Karima!!!! Thank you so so much!! I’m so happy to hear that you resonate with this Q&A, that means so much to me! Oh yes, the relatability in this community is so surprising at first…I never thought others’ words (most definitely including you as you are one of my favorites 😊) could touch me so deeply! Absolutely, the blog is so alive…it’s deeper than any social media. Awww I am so glad to have met you too! I appreciate you always and forever, thank you for supporting me in such a special way. Love you 🤗🖤

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  6. I’ve met so many different versions of me – this is so amazing how you describe it and I agree with you on everything you say about this WordPress family. The authenticity that we come across here truly holds up a mirror to our soul journeys. The blogging life and life itself pervade each other, fuel each other. And what marvelous accomplishments to your credit in this one year, truly miraculous how following the flow can bring about in our worldly and soul experiences, the synchronicities and inspiration afforded to us! Congratulations and wishes galore dear Ace!!! Wishing you continued happiness and success as you keep flowing into the magical future, keep inspiring!!!

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    • Thank you so much, my dear friend!!! I’m so glad to hear it!! A big YES to everything you say here…I feel so lucky to have met you on this journey! You always deeply see my pieces and I feel so honored to be read by you! Thank you for all your support since the very beginning, each of your comments are so so precious to me! You are such an amazing friend, I appreciate you! Lots of love, always 🖤🤗

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  7. A beautiful post, my dearest Ace. It feels like I’ve known you forever, and I am truly blessed to have you in my life. You are an inspiration to us all; and we love you! Congratulations on your 1-year Anniversary; the first, of many, many more. Love and hugs! 🤗❤🤗

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    • Awwww my dearest Jeff, the feeling is very mutual! I am so blessed to have you in my life too! I cherish our connections and treasure your comments! Awwww ☺️, you just make my day!!! You all are an inspiration to me!! Appreciate you so much, my amazing friend. Thank you for always being there 🖤🙏🏻🤗

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      • You’re most welcome, my dearest Ace! It is so beautiful to see all of the reciprocal love and inspiration. Such a joy. You are shining bright, and are a delight. Have a lovely evening, my dear friend! ❤️🤗❤️

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  8. Congratulations!! I will keep this short and sweet:
    You have come so far, I’ve loved reading this evolution every step of the way! Welcome to another year of joy, discovery and empathy 💕 You are an inspiration and you deserve every wonderful achievement thrown your way so keep writing and cherish every post an everyday 🥳🎉🎉✨❤

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    • Aww my dearest Kim, thank you so very much!!! I feel beyond blessed to have connected with you on this journey! Your sweet comment brings big smiles inside and out, I am so grateful for you and our friendship! You are an inspiration to me, truly! Thank you for everything, your support means more than words can express 🖤🖤🥰🤗😘

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    • Aww my dear Mairi, thank you so very much!! That truly means the world to me, big smiles 😁. Aww, it has been a true honor to know and connect with you…a blessing in many ways! Appreciate you and your always loving support 🖤🤗

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  9. Many many congratulations, Ace on your first blogiversary. Your journey has been fabulous. You are an amazing multi-talented personality. Your Q and A gives a vivid picture of what you are. So many achievements in just one year. It’s incredible. It’s really an honour to be connected with you. My best wishes, my friend for all your future endeavours 😊💖💐

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    • Thank you so much, my dearest KK!! You have been on this journey with me literally since day 1 and I am so honored! Awwww 😊, your kind words have such a special place in my heart. You continuously inspire me, and I feel so beyond blessed to connect with you. It’s truly an honor to be read by you! So grateful for all your sweet wishes, appreciate you 🖤🤗

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  10. “How did you come up with the name Fearless Free Soul?”😍😍😍 OMG, my sister happy 1st anniversery of your blogging journey. What an amazing journey it has been !!! I am really happy to have found this blog and an ever inspiring person like YOU!!! I am pretty sure that this blog is going to grow seemlessly. “I’ve just been following my intuition and going with the flow along the way” so wise of you . Keep it up my sister. You have the ability to brave any odds in your life for you are a fearless free soul !!! And we are always there for you 🤗🤗🤗
    “In the calm yet chaotic waters of Humanity, there fell a drop from the heavens,
    A drop full of hope, grace and will, with an energy to make a change.
    It created ripples of thoughts, thoughts expressed in the form of words,
    These ripples not bound by time are here to stay till eternity,
    For these were created by a fearless free soul !!!” ( few lines to describe your journey sister)❤👏🌌

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    • Aww my dear brother, thank you so very much!!!! This special comment will live on in my heart forever!!! One of the best parts of this blogging journey has been meeting you, you are a blessing in my life in so many ways! Awww you are so kind, your sweet encouragement leaves me speechless! And I can’t thank you enough for all your support, I always get so excited to see your name in my notifications!
      OMG HITESH, these lines are just amazing! I am at a loss for words!!!! You leave me forever touched, I’m hanging your special lines on my bulletin board! Brother, I am so grateful to you! Thank you for always being there and for being such an amazing friend.

      PS – Please open your site, because you have talent spilling out of you!

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      • Thank you sister😇😌🤗 It’s an honour that my lines made it to your bulletin board and yeah I will shortly open my website 😊

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  11. It’s Indeed so special. Happy one year of blogging. Congratulations! Congratulations! I really loved the qna part. It’s so nicely written. Truly blessed to know you here. Its more like a miracle. Keep growing 💗

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    • Thank you so much, my dearest Aanchal!!! So happy to hear you loved the Q&A, and I deeply appreciate your sweet wishes! I am so blessed to know you, thank you for being such an incredible friend. Awww 😊, appreciate you so much! Love you, dear friend 🖤😘🥰🤗

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  12. Wow Ace! A wonderful one year for you indeed!! It has been so amazing to know someone like you. I have been blessed. You have achieved alot as well!! Proud of you, girl!! Keep going, where the light takes you. I know you are on the right path… You already know who you are. Much love to you my dear! Love you!! Stay blessed ❤️😘🌹🙏☺️

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    • Awwwww my dearest Diana, thank you so very much! It has truly been an honor to connect with you on this journey. You inspire me in so many ways, and your support always always has a special place in my heart. Awwww ☺️, YOU are truly a blessing! Your touching words and kind encouragement mean the absolute world to me, my gratitude to you is overflowing! Love you, my dear friend. Thank you for always being there 😘🤗🖤🥰

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  13. Congrats!! So glad you made that post and started to share your gift with us. Loved the answer about your favourite part about blogging. I’ll sound like a broken record but it’s uncanny how your thoughts reflect mine. Thank you for expressing all that I cannot 🙂

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    • Aww thank you so much, Rahul! Your special comments have always meant the world to me! So happy to hear that! Ah haha, you do not! I often feel the very same about you, it’s truly a gift to connect with you and your work! Grateful for you, dear friend 🖤🤗

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  14. Congrats Ace and thanks for being such a brilliant blog-friend to the wordpress world. You’re a stellar member of the family. Very grateful for your shining presence. Shine on! 🤩💗🔆

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    • Aww my amazing Lia, thank YOU for being such an incredible friend of the WP community! What sweet words, my dear friend. I am so truly touched!!! I can easily say all the same about you! Words can’t express my deep gratitude to you…your support always means the world to me! Love you, friend 🖤🤗

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  15. Superb congratulations on this milestone, Aceeeeeeeee!! I’m glad you joined WordPress. Never stop writing and being creative. You’re great at rhyming, your vocabulary amazes me and your thoughtful poems/videos always me leave inspired. I really loved how you said life on the creative inspiration question. Congratulationsssss 🎉🎉✨🖤

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    • Awww my sweet Alina, thank you so very much!!! Your kind encouragement and supportive words leave me speechless! Awww 😊, I am beyond touched to hear that…I always hope to inspire so your words truly mean more than I can say! Thank you for being such an awesome friend and for always thoughtfully supporting me! Big big hugs 🖤🤗

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  16. Happy blogiversary, Ace! I am grateful to be able to read all that you share here. I always look forward to your posts. Keep writing and sharing, my friend. 💕

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  17. Omg Ace congrats that’s such an amazing milestone my friend!! I so thankful that I’ve known you for a large part of your blog and it has been so inspiring to see you grow, I just know big things are coming for you in the future. Keep on writing your amazing poems, love you and hope you are well ❤ ❤

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    • Awwww Cait, thank you so much!!! I am so thankful that you’ve been here pretty much since the beginning, I truly can’t thank you enough! And this sweet comment brings big smiles and leaves me so touched! I’ve always felt very lucky to be read by you, you truly inspire me! Thank you for all your kind encouragement, grateful for you in many ways! Love you, dear friend 🖤🤗🥰

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  18. Congratulations Ace… You truly shine so brightly as you spread love and light through WP. Keep going, don’t listen to those fears or worries that sometimes come in the night. You shine just by being your authentic self 💜💜💜💜💜

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    • Awww my friend, thank you so much for such a special comment! I am so deeply touched! So grateful for your sweet encouragement and loving support, you’re awesome. Much love, always 🖤🤗💫

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  19. Congrats on one year! You’ve done so much and come so far! I love this answer: “I love the connection. Not just the connection with all my lovely friends here, but the connection between my fingers and the keys, the connection with my soul and the connection to my life. Blogging experiences always match perfectly with my life experiences, it’s like the neatest of synchronicities.” You are unique and free! Keep achieving!

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    • Thank you so much, Ben!!! One of the best parts of this blogging journey has been meeting you, it’s truly an honor to be read by you! Thank you for always supporting me and for being such a true and good friend, I appreciate you! And how kind of you to quote that part, it’s my favorite too. Much love, always 💚💙

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  20. Congrats Ace!😊 I’m glad you started this blogging journey, as you’ve been a great support to me in this community.
    I loved the name “Fearless Free Soul” from my first time discovering your blog. Almost even asked for the reason behind the name.😅
    Keep writing dear friend!
    You’re truly living up to your name…Ace.❤️

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    • Awww thank you so much, my dear friend!!!! You are so sweet and your special comment brings so many smiles to my face! You have been a great support to me, and I am forever grateful! Aww so glad to hear it, ahh, well now you have the reason!! Awwwwww 😊, that is so deeply kind with what you say about my name. I am beyond words touched, thank you 🙏🏻! Lots of love, always 🖤🖤😘🥰

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