Listen to the whispers of Pachamama. She always imparts wisdom.

There’s a beauty that only nature can teach you when you are quiet and listen with your heart. So when I’m struggling I try my best to find a space where Pachamama can speak to me. These reeds showed up everywhere during my day out at Fire Island processing some heavy emotions . And so I allowed space to hear the message.

I spend a lot of time doing my best to be responsible about my thinking and behavior. I do my best to give grace to myself and others, even in spaces I don’t agree. I do my best to make sure every situation is handled with integrity. To me this isn’t right or wrong but being whole and complete with what I stand for, and and what I say. The energy of the space I create around me is vitally important. That includes a space to be our authentic selves and try to not be concerned with the judgement or assessment of others. I am a human being though. I have faults and mistakes just like everyone else. I am learning I am not everyone’s cup of tea. I've learned as of late I am very hard on myself and unconsciously hold myself to strict standards.

But I am also learning that to 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨𝐨 𝐟𝐚𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐞’𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭 is also not ok. To be manipulated into guilt is not ok. I can be fragile and vulnerable and ALSO be strong in who I am regardless of how the winds around me blow. To be in spaces where people don’t talk to each other rather talk around you, is not a place I need to stay in and shout. If you stop and listen you not only can hear my voice but get a full sense of who I am. You aren’t going to get that information from anyone else. You will find the people who hold you accountable AND ALSO give you grace, empathy, and kindness. You can assert that is the space you get to exist in, or decide powerfully that’s not the space for you…