New Year's Resolutions.... No thanks.

New Year's Resolutions are not for me, and never really have been. What will I be doing this year instead... Reflect, Release, and Reimagine.

I'll be taking moments to reflect on 2023, the lessons I've learned, the challenges I've faced, and even the joyful moments (especially those).

I'll release what no longer serves me to create space for new possibilities (not only emotionally and mentally, but physically and environmentally)- because it all needs to be aligned.

And I'll reimagine this blank canvas called 2024, think about what brings me happiness, fulfillment, and aligns with my true self.

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🌙 In 2023, my art evolved into a style that I never thought would have happened. Never in my life did I think I would draw cacti and succulents as main focal points in my artwork. It wasn't until I sat with this and asked myself, why I was drawing these, did I realized that my grandmother collected cacti and succulents. At that moment it all made sense. But, it wasn't just about drawing a cactus, it was about the emotional attachment I had to this "plant" that it created peace and a nostalgic love that until now, only my grandma could provide. And now sharing this art across ventures of footwear, clothing, and home goods (something I've always aspired to do). Creating these bold, magical, "boho-style" (which I've always admired anyway) pieces have evolved into artwork that I can only hope are an inspiration to others, creating a feeling of love and peace for them, in it's own special way.

🫶 In 2023, my photography became less about searching for smiles and more about searching for self. I reimagine my 2024 "Self-discovery" photography to be story-telling, artistic, conceptual pieces of art, towards pure connection. Connection to self, connection to loved ones, sharing your story, your emotional and personal essence. I want to capture your inner self, outward, and create artwork that portrays the visual testament to your thriving through transformation.

🙏 In 2023, something was missing though... for me, for my inner fulfillment and happiness. I LOVE to educate, inspire, speak and make a greater impact on lives than I thought possible. It's a part of me. I've instructed and "coached" in the expressive arts for as long as I can remember. I AM called to conquer this. I reimagine 2024 to be filled with workshops, VIP days, online memberships and community, courses, and maybe even my own retreats. Connecting with others and inspiring them through limiting beliefs, challenges, grief, and transformation, in bespoke ways, using all of the tools that I am so passionate about.

I'm tired.

As an intuitive and empath, my energy is drained from seeing other people's struggle. Specifically, moms. I can feel you because I can relate to you. The pain is breathtaking, quite literally for me (and not in the "sunset over the sparkly, teal blue ocean" kind of way). I say this with nothing but love.

Please know that I see you. I see your posts, I feel the energy behind them. I've been there, and in some cases, I am still there. But I know how to navigate through and create connection from the disconnected.

❤️ Moms... YOU ARE more than mom. I know I say this all of the time, but you are more than the "mom duties" we provide. We have a personal essence, we have passions, we have a purpose beyond motherhood. But sometimes this gets "lost" in the mix of the everyday. Not to mention, the grief of lost loved ones, and our own inner trauma that we try to cope with. Leaving a tiny "emptiness" within. At least there was for me. Was.

That's my reimagined 2024.

Happy New Year, friends.