<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Writer's Journey: Dream Drafts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join me each week for guided meditation and a thought-provoking quote to ignite your creativity. We all deserve rest. ]]></description><link>https://bradleyramsey.substack.com/s/dream-drafts</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!32wm!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff0a0c020-9698-4105-8973-888c9e70d6cd_1080x1080.png</url><title>The Writer&apos;s Journey: Dream Drafts</title><link>https://bradleyramsey.substack.com/s/dream-drafts</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:29:11 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://bradleyramsey.substack.com/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[Bradley Ramsey]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[authorbradleyramsey@gmail.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[authorbradleyramsey@gmail.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[Bradley Ramsey]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[Bradley Ramsey]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[authorbradleyramsey@gmail.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[authorbradleyramsey@gmail.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[Bradley Ramsey]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 3: The Core of Compassion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last night, I had a panic attack, and it reminded me of the importance of compassion. Join me for guided meditation and reflection.]]></description><link>https://bradleyramsey.substack.com/p/episode-3-the-core-of-compassion</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://bradleyramsey.substack.com/p/episode-3-the-core-of-compassion</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Bradley Ramsey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:24:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/83393a7b-312d-41b3-81f3-d6b71d9dd130_3000x3000.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello, and welcome to the third episode of Dream Drafts: a meditation and mindfulness podcast for writers and creatives. </p><p>This week&#8217;s episode is all about compassion, and it features a quote from Nelson Mandela. Join me for guided meditation, reflection, and a quiet moment to start your week. </p>
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