Truth (Love + Gratitude)

When we embrace TRUTH a new world opens.

exploring truth reveals an essence:

the T R U T H is LOVE + GRATITUDE

both originating in the L I G H T

get lost in the moment

+ let  t h i s  be  my prayer (living affirmation)

+ let this be

my guiding L I G H T

( r a d i a n c e )

Truth is about integrity. We must be present to percieve the TRUTH.

Let me embrace the truth within, so that i may see clearly when i remove beliefs that are based in falsities. Truth leads to freedom.

be wonderful

♡

LaToya.

Resources:

A Course in Miracles, the 4 Agreements

SEEK BALANCE (over time)

SEEK BALANCE

(over time)

for me balance is something that is cultivated over time.

balance is more of a reminder that i have options than a perfect organisation of activities

balance looks different for each of us.

if i find myself feeling uneasy or frustrated i can look at what i may be leaning too heavily on (usually thoughts) or what i have been neglecting.

For example, perhaps I have forgotten to give gratitude for what I currently have + my energy has been too focused on what I want to achieve... I will feel this in my body as a tightening + I will be reminded to rebalance... reallocate my energy + give thanks.

balance is recognising my cycles of energy + knowing what tools to use to bring myself back to a place of ease + comfort in my body. reminding myself that i get too choose my thoughts + reactions.

balance is compassion

balance is a mindset tool

balance is a practice

balance is the natural state my body will always seek.

i can look to balance to relocate my center (inner home).

Journal prompt: how do I seek balance? Is balance attainable? Is balance important? Can I see balance in my life over longer periods of time even if I dont see it everyday?

be wonderful

♡

LaToya

Resources:  

• Listen to this interview where Lee Lee Thompson introduces the concept of the blend.

REthink: What Are You Doing This All For?

Rethink how things could be.

Why do you do the things you do? What are you doing it all for?

What is your why?

In exploring my why I always come back to a few main things:

Connection + Relationships

Experience + Exploration +Growth

Enthusiasm + Happiness

The method of ask yourself "But Why" at least 3x and see where your answers leads you is a powerful tool.

For me all of these stem from and lead back to LOVE.

I do it all for my family.

But why? 

So we can spend everyday together.

But why? 

Because it feels good to belong and be of purpose.

But why? 

Because we give + recieve Love.

I watched a talk a while back that really challenged me to see things a bit differently. I've always thought of myself being open-minded, but sometimes you encounter a concept that makes the opening even bigger.

Ricardo Semler talks about challenging the things we take as a given. He talks specifically about his company and innovative schools, but the concepts can be applied to helping us to THRIVE in all areas of life.

He also touches on the freedom that comes from letting go of the image we hold of ourselves so we can keep living in new more unexpected ways - he calls it his unbucket list. He also uses the 3 why's method.

I was so inspired I searched for his book Maverick! and lo and behold it was at the Cairns Library. Again, it is a book about business, bit filled with so many life lessons. If you get your hand on a copy give it a read.

May we all THRIVE in this life!

Be Wonderful

♡

LaToya

Resource: Check out this inspiring talk by Richard Semler

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Param (the symbology of storytelling)

As a visual storyteller I can be found converting concepts into symbols.

Param means transcendence - to move beyond or above.

To me it also means to reconnect with source. To recognise growth in cycles within the whole - ever evolving.

rise + e x p a n d

with infinite balance

move above or beyond

connect with SOURCE in the everyday things

obstacles are removed when challenges are accepted - opening the opportunity to learn to move through life's events with grace. . .

the joy of empowering heartfelt change makers + magic seekers tell their stories on their own terms.

When I was asked to create a logo for Param Events I aimed to express these concepts graphically - using symbology to tell a story.

I believe logos are a form of storytelling. They tell the essence of a business in a visual sense. 

I chose a series of circles, triangles, and petagons to represent sacred foundations - sacred geometries. Laszio, the creator of Param, requested an image of Ganesa be incorporated. 

Ganesa is the mover of obstacles. Who helps us move through life's challenges with grace. Each challenge we face, accept and move beyond allows us to grow and move to the next level of challenges.

I enjoy working on graphics for small businesses because we can use creativity to produce images that tell their story and which incorporate their core values without words.

To see other explorations in visual story telling for small businesses visit the gallery.

Be Wonderful

♡

LaToya

I used vectors from here to complete this design. 

Clarity of Passion (creating fulfilment)

Clarity of mind means clarity of passion, too; this is why a great and clear mind loves ardently and sees distinctly what it loves.

Blaise Pascal

Often around the new moon I restate my desire for CLARITY. My sense of clarity sometimes goes in cycles. When I am most unclear I know it is time to recalibrate.

I have been participating in Mindy Tsonas's Wish Alchemy and last month's theme is ALIGNMENT - which has come to be all about readjusting + finding my way back to my own path -

with my passions guiding the way.

Passion is revealed when Iedit, when i release and get very clear on what is important to me.  Clarity helps me to focus my energy rather than letting it wander all over the place. (I think some wandering is necessary, but focus helps me to stay centred no matter my circumstaces).

It is inner clarity that I seek.

Because even when I am feeling very clear intellectually I am not always fully at ease in the flow. Fulfillment eludes me if I only use my mind.

When I release self doubt I move into

clarity of heart

and my True self brings solutions into every challenge. Getting Clear reminds me of my core values, which makes decision making come with more ease, bringing with it peace of mind.

Clarity allows me to set all of my other intentions into motion. 

It is clear to me that my passions lie around creativity and the freedom to create. Giving myself the freedom to create. Creativity itself clears my mind + my search because sometimes you need to create what you most need to find.

Through the process of pursuing my passsion clarity finds ME.

Fulfilment is something I have to define for myself. I have to look at what really brings me joy and that always brings me back into ALIGNMENT.

I really enjoy collage I always find my way back to it. Last year I completed my first 100 day project where collage became my meditation.

I placed no restrictions or requirements on my creations + they evolved naturally from day to day. This 100 day journey lead to many new opportunities, including creating an album cover with a custom collage for Leaf Newman.

Leaf reached out after seeing my passion project and the above image is the results of this collaboration. I love that Leaf makes MUSIC THAT BREATHES.

The flowers I used come from another creative outlet I enjoy: macro photography of flowers and other flora + fauna.

Beautiful when you look back and see the things you love to do come together while being of service to another,

that is fulfilment.

be wonderful

♡

LaToya