The Alphabet of Inspired Living : H is for Hapiness

H is for HAPPINESS. Always reminding myself that happiness is within me. So if I am seeking fulfilment outside myself it is time to recenter.

embrace creativity

Dear Creative Self,

I believe you are part of our main PURPOSE here. To create our reality whatever it may be. We have always been in contact, but I didn't name you, it was just what you did naturally. I believe you are not limited to art + making, you are so much more!

You are a CREATOR. We all are. Anything can become an ART not just "art" itself.

You love to brainstorm the possibilities. Sometimes the ideas flow more quickly than you can create or contemplate how it will be manifested. This FLOW is EMPOWERING. You are best nurtured by nature or while travelling. Something about these zones that wake you up each morning with a smile on your face and spark in your eye.

If you worry too much about execution + standards (usually those of others) you get discouraged. If you just put it down, let it out and let it go...you make space for it to EVOLVE. I am remembering to Trust. TO RELEASE CONTROL. Better to put something down without judgement rather than leaving blank pages out of fear. of what? Of it not looking how you invisioned it? Of the outcome deviating from the first inception? How it will be revieved? Remember these are not your concerns. No matter what you must CREATE!

I have denied you. I put restrictions on you. I really worried during one spell where I felt I lost you - it was bad timing because we were in the midsts of our architecture thesis. I have since recovered you, I have no plans of letting you out of my sight! I chose a career in design in an attempt to leverage the inspiration you draw in...all the ideas. I AM IN . Currently, You are coming in the form of collage (a craft I have always fallen back on) + words. You are meditation. You let go of thinking mind when you snip snip paste breathe (repeat). If u think too much u loose the FLOW. The collage carries over into all of this life. This Collaged Life of ours. Snip from this experience. Paste to this current reality. Arrange, rearrange. Reimagine possibilities. Of who we can be. Of who we are. BREATHE. You are WONDERFUL.

Love + Infinite Creativity

××

me

p.s. when you begin to worry. Remember that quote about life being a canvas. or call a friend. ;)

dear generous self

Dear Generous self,

You give freely and unconditionally. You don't even think twice, it all comes naturally. Generous self, you are caring and selfless. I sometimes mix you up with thoughtful self, but there is something different about you. You are full of spirit and you are abundance.

Generous self you nurture creativity and joy. Generous self you connect me to purpose. You teach me about service and giving back. Generous self you know a lot about letting go because you know there is more than enough to go around.

Generous self you are a team player - the mama bear. You share without looking back, its just what you do. You lend you helping hand. Generous self NATURE is your mentor.

Remember generous self that you need not be a martyr. It is okay to ask for help and to take a break. Remember to fill our own cup too. This is what self love is made of. When you are generous to yourself it is contagious and you create sancturaries in your wake.

Generous self, the thing that keeps you going is that part of you knows how to RECEIVE all that divine goodness as well. You know there is an ebb and flow to generosity.

Thank you for reminding me that I can take nothing with me when I go, but I can spread the love while I am here.

You are divine

be wonder {full}

Love

ME

SPEAK IT (back into existence

speak it

SPEAK IT (back into existence)

remember where you come from. origin before here. intention is needed.

speak it. 

your lineage runs deeper than the imagination. remember why you are here. be inspired.

enjoy it. 

regenerate the networks that connect you back to the beginnings. leading you into awe. be activated.

live it. 

you know exactly where you need to be. there is only room to gain experience. nothing to lose. thrive.

trust it. 

loosen all these things you have chosen to carry. lift your head. remember your blueprint. be free.

share it. 

you are not alone in the ups + downs. the tides of emotion. these are not you, these are signs. you are connected. go deep + then return.

embrace it. 

rise up. step into your rightful place. speak your experience into being. believe in yourself the way you believe in others.

LOVE it. 

musing on: Communication + the many voices of the throat chakra. Using digital media to edit a handcut collage to make a pattern about speaking things into existence.

Be Wonderful.

♡

LaToya