For the Tender, the Tired, and the Wonder-Seeking
Dose of Wonder is a gentle space for your inner life—a place where awe, emotional honesty, and quiet reflection meet. I write about grief, healing, mental health, and the subtle magic tucked inside everyday moments.
This is a quiet space for tender-hearted people — the ones navigating grief, burnout, transition, or just the strange ache of being human.
I'm Caitlin, and Dose of Wonder is my weekly offering of soft, steady reflection. I write for those who are tired of the pressure to “transform” and are instead seeking presence, permission to pause, and little sparks of awe along the way. Through personal reflections, mindfulness practices, and shared experiences, I aim to inspire a sense of wonder in the everyday.
Here’s what you’ll find here. In my weekly articles and podcasts, I write/talk about:
Mindfulness
grief/loss
mental health
personal growth
general life musings
In my Substack Notes I share:
🌿 Tiny Wonder Drops – one-sentence sparks of stillness
🕊 Short & Sweet Doses of Wonder – small essays with heart
🗺 Wandering Notes – behind-the-scenes glimpses into my own messy path
🌸 Soft Invitations – image or quote posts to gently ground you
💬 Quiet Calls to the Community – chat prompts that invite your voice, too
My goal isn’t to fix you, heal you, or hand you a 12-step plan. I just want to walk alongside you, offering soft words for your inner life and a reminder that even weary hearts can hold wonder.
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My Website
You can find more of my writing (including fiction) on my website: https://caitlinmccoll.ca
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