About The Mystic & the Muse
Welcome to The Mystic and the Muse—a space where soul meets story!
The Mystic and the Muse is the blog home for Susan Dawn Spiritual Connections—a space for deep spiritual writings, soul growth, and conscious relationships. It’s where I explore transformation, healing, and the journey of ascension, weaving spirituality into everyday life.
But as a novelist at Brown Beagle Books, storytelling is also a part of who I am and how I share the human side of my journey—through creativity, self-expression, and life reflections. Here, I explore not just spiritual insights, but the deeper meaning woven into everyday experiences. This is where the mystical meets the writer’s path, where transformation unfolds both on the page and in life, and where spirituality and artistry come together to honor the beauty of both the sacred and the ordinary.
At its heart, The Mystic and the Muse is a space for exploration, expression, and connection. It’s a place to dive deep into the soul’s journey, to reflect on the power of words and storytelling, and to bridge the spiritual and human experience. Whether through spiritual teachings, personal essays, or creative musings, this space is an invitation to journey inward, embrace transformation, and find meaning in the stories we live and the ones we create.
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About Susan Dawn
Susan Pogorzelski is the owner of Brown Beagle Books and an award-winning author whose novels explore the depths of love, identity, and the human condition. Through storytelling, she weaves themes of nostalgia, self-discovery, and transformation, bringing to life the complexities of the heart and soul. Whether through spiritual teachings or the written word, her work is a testament to the power of self-expression, healing, and the stories that shape us.
As Susan Dawn, she is a spiritual mentor, energy practitioner, and writer dedicated to guiding others on their path of soul growth, conscious relationships, and personal transformation. Through Susan Dawn Spiritual Connections, she shares intuitive guidance, energy teachings, and deep reflections on spirituality and ascension, helping others bridge the sacred and the human experience. With a heart-centered approach, she empowers individuals to step into alignment, healing, and divine love.
Through both spiritual mentorship and storytelling, Susan bridges the mystical and the everyday, helping others find meaning, connection, and purpose in their journey.
A Note From Susan
Hi, I’m Susan Dawn! Yep, that’s my real name, but you can call me Susan…
I’ve been writing fiction my whole life and published my first novel in 2013 through Brown Beagle Books, weaving stories of love, identity, and transformation. As I deepened my own path of healing and self-discovery, I was called to create Susan Dawn Spiritual Connections, a space for soul growth, conscious relationships, and spiritual evolution.
Now, through The Mystic and the Muse, I’m bringing both worlds together—where storytelling and spirituality meet, where creativity and transformation intertwine, and where words become a bridge between the mystical and the human experience.
How to Navigate This Space
The Mystic and the Muse is a space where spirituality and storytelling come together. Here’s what you’ll find in each category:
Ascension & Soul Growth – Deep dives into healing, transformation, and spiritual evolution. This is where I share reflections on personal growth, energy shifts, self-empowerment, and navigating the ascension journey.
Twin Flames & Sacred Union – Insights on conscious relationships, divine love, and healing within deep soul connections. I explore the twin flame journey, sacred partnerships, and the balance of divine masculine and feminine energies.
Creative Expression – A look at storytelling, the writing process, and the creative journey. Here, I explore how writing and spirituality intertwine, share behind-the-scenes insights into my novels, and reflect on the power of self-expression.
Soul Stories – Personal essays and reflections on the human experience. This is where life, love, and self-discovery unfold through words—honest stories, heartfelt lessons, and moments of clarity from my own journey.
Soul Sayings - Micro-essays on life and spirituality.
Musings (Chat) - Musings is our dedicated chat for paid subscribers that hosts admin posts such as news, updates, and creative sneak peeks. I'll also be sharing some creative writing or journaling prompts and have an open forum for you to ask questions and share your stories!
Take some time to explore, read what calls to you, and make yourself at home. I’m so glad you’re here.
The Archives
I’ve been blogging on and off since 2007 through various iterations of websites and blogging communities. That’s a lot of writing and a lot of memories! But those essays are the story of my life, and reading back through them, I can recognize that they’re also the story of my personal evolution.
I’ve migrated the essays previously housed on my author site to this space, which you can now find in Soul Stories and Creative Expressions. You can find essays previously published to the SDSC blog under Soul Growth & Ascension and Twin Flames & Sacred Union. Occassionally, you might find some cross-over in Soul Stories.
I’ve shared when the essays were originally published at the bottom of each post. You might also see a reference to “by Susan Dawn/Susan Pogorzelski” or some variation. Both are me—hi! I’ve included which name the essays were written under to differentiate its origins. Going forward, all essays hosted here will be published and attributed to Susan Dawn, as The Mystic and the Muse is housed under Susan Dawn Spiritual Connections.
Make sense? Got questions? Let me know!
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This space is more than just a collection of essays—it’s a place for reflection, deep inner work, and soulful exploration. Through personal stories, written teachings, journey guidance, and channeled insights, I share not just my evolution but pathways for your own.
Most of my past essays (before 2025) remain free to read, but moving forward, the majority will be available through a paid subscription, with occasional free pieces.
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Thank you for supporting my work and for the honor of helping you navigate your spiritual path!
Posting Schedule
Posts are shared as inspiration flows—sometimes frequently, other times with space in between for reflection. Most content will be exclusive to paid subscribers, creating an intimate and sacred space for deeper conversations and connection. Rather than following a set schedule, the focus is on offering meaningful insights, reflections, and stories as they naturally unfold. Subscribers can receive new posts directly in their inbox and be part of this growing community. However often content appears, this space is always here for those called to explore, reflect, and connect.
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