<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"
	xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"
	xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"
	xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
	xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"
	xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/"
	xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"
	>

<channel>
	<title>Personal Growth Archives - The Smoking Prophet</title>
	<atom:link href="https://thesmokingprophet.com/category/personal-growth-creators-entrepreneurs/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />
	<link>https://thesmokingprophet.com/category/personal-growth-creators-entrepreneurs/</link>
	<description>Life advice made easy.</description>
	<lastBuildDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:00:23 +0000</lastBuildDate>
	<language>en-US</language>
	<sy:updatePeriod>
	hourly	</sy:updatePeriod>
	<sy:updateFrequency>
	1	</sy:updateFrequency>
	<generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0</generator>

<image>
	<url>https://i0.wp.com/thesmokingprophet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/cropped-This-comment-tore-me-up-3.png?fit=32%2C32&#038;ssl=1</url>
	<title>Personal Growth Archives - The Smoking Prophet</title>
	<link>https://thesmokingprophet.com/category/personal-growth-creators-entrepreneurs/</link>
	<width>32</width>
	<height>32</height>
</image> 
<site xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">162626262</site>	<item>
		<title>The Garden Made Me Do It — A Week In My Life Outside</title>
		<link>https://thesmokingprophet.com/winter-weather-garden-care/</link>
					<comments>https://thesmokingprophet.com/winter-weather-garden-care/#respond</comments>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[the smoking prophet]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:43:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Garden]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Personal Growth]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[caring for fruit trees in winter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[preparing the garden for winter storms]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[protecting plants from winter weather]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[raising chickens]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[winter garden]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[winter garden care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[winter gardening in north carolina]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thesmokingprophet.com/?p=30094</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>This blog is about interrupted plans, quiet work, and the lesson winter keeps teaching me: you don’t control the season—you move with it.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://thesmokingprophet.com/winter-weather-garden-care/">The Garden Made Me Do It — A Week In My Life Outside</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thesmokingprophet.com">The Smoking Prophet</a>.</p>
]]></description>
		
					<wfw:commentRss>https://thesmokingprophet.com/winter-weather-garden-care/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
			<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">30094</post-id>	</item>
		<item>
		<title>Choosing a Solid Life Over a Shiny Life</title>
		<link>https://thesmokingprophet.com/solid-life-over-shiny-life/</link>
					<comments>https://thesmokingprophet.com/solid-life-over-shiny-life/#comments</comments>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[the smoking prophet]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 03:47:02 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Personal Growth]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[home projects]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[real life]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[social media pressure]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[soft life]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[solid over shiny]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thesmokingprophet.com/?p=29828</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Not everything needs to be for show. Here's why I'm choosing slow, steady work and a solid life over a shiny one.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://thesmokingprophet.com/solid-life-over-shiny-life/">Choosing a Solid Life Over a Shiny Life</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thesmokingprophet.com">The Smoking Prophet</a>.</p>
]]></description>
		
					<wfw:commentRss>https://thesmokingprophet.com/solid-life-over-shiny-life/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
			<slash:comments>2</slash:comments>
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">29828</post-id>	</item>
		<item>
		<title>The Slow Unfolding of a Reset</title>
		<link>https://thesmokingprophet.com/winter-is-for-clarity/</link>
					<comments>https://thesmokingprophet.com/winter-is-for-clarity/#respond</comments>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[the smoking prophet]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:59:28 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Personal Growth]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[clarity and discernment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[end of the year review]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[seasonal reset]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[slow living]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[soft living]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[winter clarity]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thesmokingprophet.com/?p=29677</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>This next reset won’t arrive all at once.<br />
It unfolds slowly, in real time.<br />
Winter has a way of making that clear.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://thesmokingprophet.com/winter-is-for-clarity/">The Slow Unfolding of a Reset</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thesmokingprophet.com">The Smoking Prophet</a>.</p>
]]></description>
		
					<wfw:commentRss>https://thesmokingprophet.com/winter-is-for-clarity/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
			<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">29677</post-id>	</item>
		<item>
		<title>Grief Paused My Clock</title>
		<link>https://thesmokingprophet.com/grief-paused-my-clock/</link>
					<comments>https://thesmokingprophet.com/grief-paused-my-clock/#comments</comments>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[the smoking prophet]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 02:02:28 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Personal Growth]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[grief]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[grieving change]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[grieving routines]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[living with grief]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[losing a loved one]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thesmokingprophet.com/?p=27648</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Grief sneaks into corners of life we don’t expect. But even after loss, starting again (no matter how small) is progress.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://thesmokingprophet.com/grief-paused-my-clock/">Grief Paused My Clock</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thesmokingprophet.com">The Smoking Prophet</a>.</p>
]]></description>
		
					<wfw:commentRss>https://thesmokingprophet.com/grief-paused-my-clock/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
			<slash:comments>2</slash:comments>
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">27648</post-id>	</item>
		<item>
		<title>When Your Gut Says ‘Nah’—But Everyone Else Is Clapping</title>
		<link>https://thesmokingprophet.com/when-discernment-fails-social-proof/</link>
					<comments>https://thesmokingprophet.com/when-discernment-fails-social-proof/#respond</comments>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[the smoking prophet]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 16:39:53 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Personal Growth]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Decision Making]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Discernment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[how to discern]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[leadership lessons]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[social proof]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Spiritual Growth]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[trusting your gut]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thesmokingprophet.com/?p=28252</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Ever had that something feels off feeling? 👀 I have. That’s discernment. And I’m breaking down what it is, why we brush it off, and how to stick with truth even if it's not trending.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://thesmokingprophet.com/when-discernment-fails-social-proof/">When Your Gut Says ‘Nah’—But Everyone Else Is Clapping</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thesmokingprophet.com">The Smoking Prophet</a>.</p>
]]></description>
		
					<wfw:commentRss>https://thesmokingprophet.com/when-discernment-fails-social-proof/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
			<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">28252</post-id>	</item>
		<item>
		<title>Childhood Memories Are Coming Full Circle</title>
		<link>https://thesmokingprophet.com/childhood-memories-full-circle/</link>
					<comments>https://thesmokingprophet.com/childhood-memories-full-circle/#respond</comments>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[the smoking prophet]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 02:43:36 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Personal Growth]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[aha moments]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[childhood memories]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Finding Purpose]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[full circle moments]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gardening inspiration]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[God's Promises]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[growth in and out the garden]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[soft life]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thesmokingprophet.com/?p=28139</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Childhood memories aren’t just stories from the past. Sometimes, they’re tiny little seeds. When the season is right, God grows them–and brings them into full bloom. </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://thesmokingprophet.com/childhood-memories-full-circle/">Childhood Memories Are Coming Full Circle</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thesmokingprophet.com">The Smoking Prophet</a>.</p>
]]></description>
		
					<wfw:commentRss>https://thesmokingprophet.com/childhood-memories-full-circle/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
			<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">28139</post-id>	</item>
		<item>
		<title>Why Skipping Steps Feels Fast—But Could Cost You More Later</title>
		<link>https://thesmokingprophet.com/why-skipping-steps-could-cost-more/</link>
					<comments>https://thesmokingprophet.com/why-skipping-steps-could-cost-more/#respond</comments>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[the smoking prophet]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2025 21:21:45 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Personal Growth]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[avoiding mistakes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[life lessons]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mold in my chicken coop]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Patience]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Proverbs 21:5]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[putting faith to work]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[shortcuts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[slowing down]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Spiritual Growth]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[wisdom for everyday life]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thesmokingprophet.com/?p=27653</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Tempted to skip steps or chase shortcuts? Here’s your reminder: Fast doesn’t always mean forward—and I’ve got a real-life story to prove it.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://thesmokingprophet.com/why-skipping-steps-could-cost-more/">Why Skipping Steps Feels Fast—But Could Cost You More Later</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thesmokingprophet.com">The Smoking Prophet</a>.</p>
]]></description>
		
					<wfw:commentRss>https://thesmokingprophet.com/why-skipping-steps-could-cost-more/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
			<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">27653</post-id>	</item>
		<item>
		<title>What If You&#8217;re Closer Than You Think</title>
		<link>https://thesmokingprophet.com/what-if-youre-closer-than-you-think/</link>
					<comments>https://thesmokingprophet.com/what-if-youre-closer-than-you-think/#respond</comments>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[the smoking prophet]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 11:07:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Garden]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Personal Growth]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Encouragement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[faith and timing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[garden lessons]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[landini asiatic lily blooming in garden]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[overcoming setbacks]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[personal growth]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[spiritual inspiration]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[trust the process]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thesmokingprophet.com/?p=26169</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Feel stuck waiting for your breakthrough? This story about gardening, growth, and trusting the process can inspire you to keep going.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://thesmokingprophet.com/what-if-youre-closer-than-you-think/">What If You&#8217;re Closer Than You Think</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thesmokingprophet.com">The Smoking Prophet</a>.</p>
]]></description>
		
					<wfw:commentRss>https://thesmokingprophet.com/what-if-youre-closer-than-you-think/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
			<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">26169</post-id>	</item>
		<item>
		<title>When People Use God to Guilt You</title>
		<link>https://thesmokingprophet.com/spiritual-guilt/</link>
					<comments>https://thesmokingprophet.com/spiritual-guilt/#respond</comments>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[the smoking prophet]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 13:08:43 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Personal Growth]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[daily inspiration]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[spiritual guilt]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[the smoking prophet]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thesmokingprophet.com/?p=25441</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>This blog exposes how some people twist faith language to control others. I wrote it to help you recognize spiritual guilt, see that it’s wrong, and know you’re not crazy for feeling unsettled about it. 🙌🏽 Read this for your protection and liberation!</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://thesmokingprophet.com/spiritual-guilt/">When People Use God to Guilt You</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thesmokingprophet.com">The Smoking Prophet</a>.</p>
]]></description>
		
					<wfw:commentRss>https://thesmokingprophet.com/spiritual-guilt/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
			<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">25441</post-id>	</item>
		<item>
		<title>Why We Didn’t Drown When the Storm Hit—And How You Can Stay Ready Too</title>
		<link>https://thesmokingprophet.com/prepare-now/</link>
					<comments>https://thesmokingprophet.com/prepare-now/#respond</comments>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[the smoking prophet]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 12:07:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Personal Growth]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[prepare now]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[the smoking prophet podcast]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://thesmokingprophet.com/?p=25020</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>The future is coming—ready or not. The choices you make today could be the difference between stability or struggle. Learn how small, smart moves now can protect you later.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://thesmokingprophet.com/prepare-now/">Why We Didn’t Drown When the Storm Hit—And How You Can Stay Ready Too</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thesmokingprophet.com">The Smoking Prophet</a>.</p>
]]></description>
		
					<wfw:commentRss>https://thesmokingprophet.com/prepare-now/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
			<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">25020</post-id>	</item>
	</channel>
</rss>

<!--
Performance optimized by W3 Total Cache. Learn more: https://www.boldgrid.com/w3-total-cache/?utm_source=w3tc&utm_medium=footer_comment&utm_campaign=free_plugin


Served from: thesmokingprophet.com @ 2026-06-07 15:58:20 by W3 Total Cache
-->