Same space. Shifted perspective. New dynamic. Ultra infused creativity. . . Gratitude for this experience, gratitude for my healing on many different levels and gratitude for your patience while I heal(ed). . . I used to be so fearful to step away but since it was made so clear through my accident that it was no longer a choice but more of a must, I knew I had to take it seriously. Alas, timing is ultimately everything. . . Low and behold, the opportunities presented to me, the intuition I followed and the box I stepped out of that I thought I had to be in has made me feel more abundant then ever, which always reflects through our work, whatever that may look like for each of us. I’ve also been creating on a new platform which I’ll share eventually but instead of rushing like I always have, I’m letting the energy of my work relax and gather, I’m in no rush. Rushing kills creativity. . . So many of you have checked in, sent kind words and been so patient. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I’m excited for this next chapter with you and I begin taking clients tomorrow! 🙏🏻💛
How did I discover Gua Sha? What are the benefits of Gua Sha and Face Massage you ask? . . Head on over to the blog to check out my latest interview with @yogawithsteph from @becycleberlin and @becycledus . I was delighted when Steph reached out to inquire about my work and she got down to business with her thorough questions. . . Find the (new) link in my bio and let me know what you think below!
Dig deep free of resistance and pressure. Get truly quiet with yourself. For me, that has been stepping of social media, stepping past the fear that I had to be posting all the time but once I stepped past that fear, my creativity and clarity has been insane. And I’m also deeply nurturing it. Some is for others, some is just for me and I’m currently working that out. That’s the real beauty of art, there is no pressure. . . Pressure creates resistance, resistance creates fear. We are in a fresh energy from the recent eclipses and still in Mercury Retrograde. Get quiet, clear the noise, dig deep, take that other path, check out what’s behind that other door. Don’t even resist the fear. Step into it, acknowledge it, break it down and invite it along for the ride. Are you resisting Mercury Retrograde or are you taking advantage? . . It’s Monday, start fresh! 💫💫 📷 by @minimalbeauty at @treatbeautyloftk
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Great news on my collarbone, no surgery needed, such a relief! The 1st picture is my recent X-ray from this past Wednesday and the second photo is my collarbone the day it happened, June 24th. The bone is fusing back together well. Thank you all for the well wishes, kind words and being so flexible with rebooking. . . I’ve received 2 rounds of acupuncture so far from @acupunctureroot and am using a topical Chinese Bone Remedy as well. I’ve taken no pain pills, not even the day of and have cleaned up my eating even more. No gluten, no sugar, no dairy, no coffee to keep inflammation in my body as low as possible. The no gluten has actually been freaking amazing for my digestion. I didn’t consume much to begin with but cutting it out completely has been wowza! I’m not even kidding when I say my skin even feels much firmer. Wasn’t even expecting that nice little result and yet another example of how important our inner practices are for skin health. . . I’m resting but also using my time wisely and taking a break from IG has really helped even just these past few days. I’ll continue with my break, popping in here and there. I’ve received so much clarity so far and it has helped with things that just weren’t sitting right with me that I’ve been trying to figure out for a long time. . . It is also Mercury Retrograde and the middle of eclipse season. It’s the perfect time to re-organize, re-think, re-do and get comfortable with change because it’s inevitable at this time. However, don’t be like me and break and bone in order to slow down and get with your thoughts and visions. Use this time wisely. Who else is feeling the current astrological forecast? 💫🌙
Thank you all for your kind words and support yesterday! I work hard on my photos, I shoot almost all my own photos, I post and write everything you see and have pretty much curated the entire look of my brand on my own from scratch. The creativity of design is one of my favorite things about what I do and I always say, if I didn’t do skin or if I ever don’t do skin, no doubt I would be working in design. Who knows, maybe I’ll reach more of that calling in this lifetime. . . Inspire is one thing and many of you totally inspire me both professionally and personally. 🙏🏻But copying is gross. I noticed an artist/painter I follow recently had her work copied and many of you reached out and said similar situations have happened to you. Custom designed gua sha tools throughout our holistic community copied, articles, bios, photos, like wtf. . . It’s lazy and I believe social media has brought out a nasty beast of an ego in society. People want the credit but don’t want to do the work, they will steal, purchase inauthenticity (followers) just to look like someone they are not, they have no respect for the time others put into their work, lead false lives online and now it’s to the point where its actually dangerous due to people claiming to be experts when they are not, at all. It’s not cool and people need to be called out. I’m pretty sure the planetary forecast is bringing a lot of this to light lately. . . I actually had a similar situation before I left for Germany that was very frustrating. I think it’s time for me to disconnect a bit, heal myself and re-work my work while I reflect on my recent experiences in Berlin, which is where this photo is from, the gorgeous @treatbeautyloft. Disconnecting is definitely a form of self care so I’m off to #selfcaresunday today! 💫💫
So this looks like my feed right? I’ve taken every single one of these photos except for the eye shot. Low and behold, I just found the profile of @chloeheywoodaesthetics and her entire feed is over half of my photos. I couldn’t figure out if I was actually looking at my own feed or not for a minute. There is even a photo of a text I posted from my girl @mad_maggg and her skin results. Over 50 of my photos used and not one credit. That’s pretty extreme! I truly do not mind if people use my photos with credit, I’m honestly flattered but she is clearly a thief. Hey @chloeheywoodaesthetics, get your own style and stop stealing. Go check her out, if you enjoy my feed, maybe you’ll like hers too!