2020 was certainly not what I was expecting, but it made me think about the ways in which we respond to things we may not have anticipated.

I recognize that it is important to implement a plan that helps us find stability in unstable situations.

I had a great conversation over the phone with a really good friend of mine the other day that really made me think; yes there are things that I can do/ plan ahead of time to make myself feel safe (even though I don’t feel that is true during a moment of anxiety and panic.) I just need to communicate that to other people. This of course will require practice, as I struggle with communicating to other people:

1. That I have needs and

2. That I would like help with them to be met.

I think we can reach a better understanding of one another if we do normalize this communication and exchange of needs and aid. It is important to note that it is also just as necessary to be able to communicate when I can’t provide what someone is asking for as well. It’s a balance.

Pictured above is a painting that I made as a gift for my sister! It’s titled Inti Kallpa (Solar Energy in English.) Read a bit more about the process here. I’m hoping to create more mindful abstract art like this in the near future!