Meraki (may-rah-kee): to put something of yourself into your work. Soul.Creativity.Love.

It has been way too long since I have written here. I have started drafts but this one will be post worthy. I don’t know if I would call myself an artist but I am definitely one to be creative and crafty. With that I have been trying to find a word, a creative word, that would describe my passion and purpose.

More then often I let myself get defeated by the negativity that can surround me and in the world. I let it take my joy and question my ability. Being human I look for acceptance and praise in the things I do. I mean who doesn’t. We all want our friends and loved ones to be proud of us and support us. Let me real quick be clear. I don’t really like attention but I do like acknowledgment and support.

I love to use my hands to be creative. Whether cutting hair, drawing, crafting, playing music, writing or working hard I put the same amount of self in each. I feel like I have a lot to share in this world and with that, it is essential to surround yourself with people that encourage creativity and help push your flow. There is so much darkness and ugliness in this world that we have to support the ones we love and encourage them to do and be their best.

I love to write it helps me understand myself. As my thoughts are coming out it helps me to slowly make wipe away the nonsense and see clearly what I am feeling and wanting. What I write will consist of my life and well hello my life is not perfect but could be relatable. It will consist of the people I work alongside, live with, love, and my family and friends. That’s my life, that’s my experiences, that’s my happy, and that’s my tough sometimes. I am tired of being held back because I am worried about how people will feel. This is about how I feel, it’s my blog.

One of the biggest challenges you will run into when you do everything from your heart is that not everyone will believe it, embrace it, or accept it. They will question you, will will call you a fake, or unoriginal. Those who do that are the issue, not you. Not everyone is going to be for you but there will be one. Don’t be afraid to do the things that you love or try something new. Try something you have always been interested in. Whatever you do go full in you will never be disappointed.

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