Archive

Six Months Living in a Van!

What's it been like to live in a van for half a year...?

Elle Bottrell

growth

Apr 21, 2026

•

2 min read

The G Word

Making lists, reflecting on life

Elle Bottrell

poem

Apr 13, 2026

•

2 min read

Let Love

A poem inspired by a Hafiz poem

Elle Bottrell

solo living

Dec 11, 2025

•

5 min read

OTPYM - Angelo

Another story from the every growing "Oh the People You'll Meet" Collection!!

Elle Bottrell

Dec 1, 2025

•

2 min read

"Creases" - A Poem

I've moved into a van and I have thoughts!

Elle Bottrell

judgements

Nov 10, 2025

•

5 min read

Van Life: Week One

I've moved into a van and I have thoughts!

Elle Bottrell

shame

Oct 20, 2025

•

4 min read

Shame's Many Faces

It doesn't just come out as SHAME. It always wears a mask.

Elle Bottrell

death

Oct 15, 2025

•

3 min read

Andrea Gibson: A Tribute

Saying thank you to someone who has touched so many.

Elle Bottrell

connection

Oct 10, 2025

•

3 min read

Why Art?

Art is dancing with mystery.

Elle Bottrell

emotions

Sep 29, 2025

•

4 min read

Anxious or Excited?

We can access liberation when we remember that anxiety is that hint that something really matters to us.

Elle Bottrell

authenticity

Aug 17, 2025

•

5 min read

Invitations from God

I talk to God and, in this season, God has told me go deeper - deeper into love - love for myself and for others.

Elle Bottrell

growth

Aug 8, 2025

•

5 min read

Unteachable

New seasons are always emerging. Today as I sought to walk off the pain in the right lower portion of my back after some awkward painting done while prepping for a pending move, I found R hip pain and tightness that cried "incapable."

Elle Bottrell

Six Months Living in a Van!

The G Word

Let Love

OTPYM - Angelo

"Creases" - A Poem

Van Life: Week One

Shame's Many Faces

Andrea Gibson: A Tribute

Why Art?

Anxious or Excited?

Invitations from God

Unteachable

Becoming Divergent

Home