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The Ultimate Solution
DOODLE NOTES Remembering this has helped me many times as a mom and in other ways too, when I have kept trying to solve problems and fix people.
Shadows Fall Behind
DOODLE NOTES This is a great reminder, although such a simple truth that it can be frustrating when you are in the middle of a struggle…
Why So Happy?
DOODLE NOTES There’s really no reason why not to be happy, even if…
Mira Joins Viztober
#Viztober is an annual drawing challenge which, in October 2025, explored metaphors. Here you can see all 31 plus some doodles that were drawn during the challenge.
The Universe is on our side
DOODLE NOTESLet’s be pronoid this week and see how life will surprise us delightfully when we trusted that it’s on our side!
Here’s Your Miracle
DOODLE NOTES Let’s give it a try & pause for a moment to give Love a chance to bring us miracles!
Here & Now – Mira’s on Substack!
DOODLE NOTES A new beginning, the same old promise. Here’s to my first post on Substack!
A Plan That Means There IS No Plan
DOODLE NOTES How can you make room for miracles today?
Pausing My Patreon for the Time Being
I’m going to have a break from posting on Patreon where I’ve showed up consistently for the past six years, wow!
Ridiculously Tiny Steps
DOODLE NOTES – THIS is Enough, ahhh…
Spirituality Explained
DOODLE NOTES This kind of approach will connect us with our heart, it’ll inspire us to follow our JOY!
Looking Forward with Delight
DOODLE NOTES When life gets really wonky, it’s this unabashed attitude from Mira that keeps me going. What if something GREAT was coming our way?
But what if I’m not bold?
DOODLE NOTES In the previous doodle, Mira was really bold, and the Universe loved her for it. But what if we don’t always feel so bold…
The universe loves a bold spirit
DOODLE NOTES It’s a new year, a new beginning, ahh, a fresh start! I do love to think this is a point where I can easily ditch my old stories and be BOLD!
The harbor of NOW
DOODLE NOTES There’s never a storm in the harbor of NOW. It’s when you get pulled by the past or…
Wrapping up 2024
In 2024, I showed up on Patreon and had a year long break from social media. Here’s a little overview on the spiritual side of the journey…
Happy Solstice & Cozy Christmas!
elinap’s Solstice and Christmas wishes for 2024.
Lived it & Loved it
DOODLE NOTES This quote above, from Louise Hay, is one that I use at the end of every year for the whole year. It’s one of my rituals for starting a new year…
A Podcast Visit – In Kinship
I visited Tina’s In Kinship podcast last week and it was truly delightful! Here are my favorite moments.
You can listen to the podcast on your favorite podcast app or watch it on You Tube…
Koon Koputus is Published
Koon koputus, the last book in the series of four, is now published! It’s illustrated by me & written by Alina Kaunisto.
Let’s explore the beautiful national Finnish views and go on an adventure in a bakery!
Cherishing the Journey
Today is the publication date of Through the Thought Clouds and I wanted to cherish its creative journey with you.
I view my creative projects as if they were plants, so let’s look at my most recent book journey as if it grew from a seed (a dream), to sprout, then a sapling, full-grown plant, and beyond…
Download a Free Coloring Page
Relax your mind with coloring and hear your heart’s whispers more easily. I’m excited to introduce this free download to you—I turned page 99 from my latest book Through the Thought Clouds into a coloring page!
Original Notes vs Now
See how my old original doodle notes look next to the illustrations that are part of my latest book called Through the Thought Clouds.
Through the Thought Clouds is Here!
elinap’s newest book is available for pre-ordering now! It’s a joy-sparking exploration of profound and life-changing ideas from A Course in Miracles with illustrations on every page.