This summer was a little different for me. On the surface, it was busy and a bit stressful filled with lots of rebranding work behind the scenes as I prepare for vision board season 2026. But under it all, something surprising happened: I rediscovered my inner child.

One of the sparks came from watching the HBO documentary Pee-Wee Herman As Himself. I was so moved by his sense of play, creativity, and kindness. It made me realize that sometimes the most powerful gift you can give is not wisdom or achievement — but joy.

That idea got tested in real life with my nieces and nephews this summer. I found myself drawing dragons with them, sculpting little clay ladybugs, singing and dancing in the living room and running around a park in a green cape and wig, pretending to be a witch who eats fairy children at a birthday party. The kids shrieked with delight.

What struck me is how healing those moments of play felt — for them, and for me. It’s been such a heavy year globally, with deep shifts and constant uncertainty. But when I allowed myself to play, I remembered: joy is medicine.

That’s the thread I want to bring into my work moving forward. I’ve been quietly shaping my next season of videos and projects with this in mind. Think of it as “manifesting with the spirit of Pee-Wee Herman and Julia Child.” Playful, a little whimsical, but deeply sincere. Because creative manifesting isn’t only about vision boards and goals — it’s about rediscovering the joy of making, imagining, and laughing along the way.

So, here’s my big summer insight: I’m bringing my inner child with me into the studio. And I hope some of that playfulness spills over to you, too.

Wishing you a playful close to the season,
💛 Melissa Meredith Wells
at misswells.com​

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