FORWARD

Volume 39 marks an entire decade of publishing my thoughts, poems, and art. I started this project all those years ago as a way to heal from my journey out of religion. It quickly evolved to be a catalyst for personal growth. Today, as I move forward, this next phase flows from the enlightenment, insights, and actions I've gained. Future benefits and opportunities are materializing from decisions, commitments, and discoveries made over the previous decade. Now, together, let's move…Forward

Volume 39 is being prepared for printing and will begin shipping end of May.

LOOKING

The theme for this year was "Looking." I have finally started to lift my gaze forward instead of longing to live backward, enchanted by my memories. As I looked forward, I folded deeper and deeper into myself. Healing on levels that will carry positive energy forward for many generations. The question I have been asking myself all year is: "What must I do to put myself in an environment where I am operating at my highest self?"

INTO THE OPEN

The theme for this issue is about being 'open.' Open to change, new ideas, saying goodbye, getting out of my own way, being wrong, new mindsets, open to discovery and wonder. Most of all, I've become open to a new version of myself. That is my main message. Openness invites energy and inspiration to get you where you want to go. Preview the issue.

LOVE

This year’s theme is “Love”. It focuses on all the many facets of this incredible energy. I found love is more than romance or sex or even caring for someone close to you. It is the most complex, expansive, and purest energy that flows through everything. I can’t wait for you to read more. You can read the preview of vol 36 here.

BECOMING FULLY ME

This years theme is “Becoming Fully Me”. It’s a collection of learnings from two creatives I interviewed, a few poems, beautiful photography & several articles diving deeper on topics like, feedback loops, the paradoxical mindset, or the importance of finding environments/activities that allow you to become your full self, just to name a few. You can read the preview of vol 35 here.

THE NEW

The previous volume was written out of the chaos that was going on in my life. This Volume is about the NEW. New life, new growth, new futures, new ideas. Chaos and destruction are necessary to make room for the new. As painful as it is, you have to face it.  

One new initiative I introduced is interviews with a select few inspiring artists and entrepreneurs. In previous issues, I wrote about artists that were inspiring me at the time. I wanted to expand on that concept, so I started reaching out and doing video interviews. I wanted to showcase the intentional decision making that other artists use to bring their ideas to life. I am also providing different cover options. Each cover is one of the inspiring artists I interviewed. 

CHAOS

Chaos is the perfect description of this year. Volume 32 was about moving on and healing from my journey transitioning out of religion. I thought the seas were calming; I was gaining momentum and confidence in what I wanted to pursue. Now, a year later, I feel I have been tossed back into the blender of emotions. Nothing makes sense anymore. Complete confusion. Chaos. I am facing some of my greatest fears and verbalizing some of my deepest thoughts. Down the rabbit hole I tumble.

GROWTH, STRUGGLE, AND FINDING A WAY FORWARD

This last year was very much a struggle. I came to realize a great deal, all the while wrestling with the creative in me screaming for more attention. We all struggle. It’s how we respond to the struggle that defines who we are. How we act, is more important than what we think.

HARD WORK IS HARD WORK

The previous year was focused on becoming inspired, waking up to life, and finding what I wanted to pursue. Vol 31 is about making that pursuit, or dream, a reality. It’s about inspiration, struggle, and triumph. It’s great to get inspired and have a newfound desire to change and live a more intentional life, but the true story lies in the struggle, the fight to produce and convert inspiration and desire into action.

LIVE LIFE INTENTIONALLY

This issue is filled with little bits of wisdom I have learned on how to live life intentionally. The pages are saturated with treasures I wish I would have known before I graduated high school. I hope this magazine can help inspire you to chase that dream you have always wanted to pursue.