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Still Here: Choosing Persistence in Creative Work
Three months into this blog and I’m still searching for clarity on what I want it to become; still untangling what exactly it is I’m reaching for. I find myself floating in this strange, in-between space, where excitement collides with hesitation. All of my pieces have been written to evoke…
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Rethinking Land: Decolonizing the Way We See Nature
I wasn’t expecting a simple quote to stop me in my tracks, but it did. “Colonialism didn’t just steal land – it rewrote the story of nature. It taught us to see the Earth as something to dominate, not something to belong to. The fight for decolonization is the fight…
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Venus and Mercury in Aries: A Retrograde Reflection
The thing about retrogrades is that people love to complain about them. They’re the cosmic scapegoat for every lost text, email, or conversation that goes sideways. And I get it – I used to blame them regularly, too, for unfinished projects or the clutter that {always} managed to pile up…
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Growing Up with Gardens: The Wisdom of Sustainability
I grew up surrounded by gardens that were lush, practical, and ever-present. My parents kept a classic kitchen garden in our backyard full of tomatoes, bell peppers, okra, and the like. And my grandparents’ gardens were a bounty of butterbeans, cucumbers, cantaloupes and fresh herbs. Shelves lined with mason jars…
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The Emotional Weight of Digital Spaces and Why They Matter
I used to think online spaces were just a kind of secondary extension of our real lives – places to check-in, stay connected, maybe scroll for a while, but nothing foundational. Over time, though, I started noticing some platforms felt good, and some didn’t. Facebook became a hotbed of unhealthy…
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The Unpredictable Art of Watercolor: Finding Freedom in the Flow
Watercolor has a mind of its own. Unlike oil or acrylic paint, which can be controlled and refined with precision, watercolor moves freely – blending, bleeding and creating shapes that will often surprise you. This unpredictability is both its greatest challenge, and its most beautiful quality. For years, I put…
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Beyond the Fabric: The Meaning and Practices Behind Veiling
Veiling has always been more than just a head covering. Across cultures and centuries, it’s a profound symbol of spiritual and individual values. Whether as a gesture of modesty, a sign of devotion, or a tool for protection, veiling is a deeply intimate outward expression of one’s inner convictions and…
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Losing TikTok: The Fight for Creativity, Community, and Free Speech
When I first downloaded TikTok, I thought it would be a fun distraction. Silly dance videos, maybe a new recipe or two… I didn’t expect it to become so much more. After losing my family and what was left of my support system, I felt isolated in my grief, and…
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Personal growth, creativity & mindfulness, with a touch of magic.