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Over the past several years, I’ve had quite a few adventures, most of which have not made it to social media. I am only now feeling a bit inspired to share and am in the process of curating some of those adventures here on the blog and in the form of image galleries. For now, here are a few of the moments I’ve shared on instagram…

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New Moon in Cancer🌙 ♋️ Blessings & Grace am

New Moon in Cancer🌙 ♋️ Blessings & Grace amidst the Storms…🌊

This moon is about emotions, relationships, compassion for self & others…the element of water and the energy of Mother. Go figure…

✨What aspect of your life is asking for more tender loving care?

✨Where are you being called into greater compassion?

✨What personal projects, goals & intentions are you initiating this moon?

Remember that love and magic are always available, even, and especially in the darkest moments. May you take this watery, loving new moon to nourish yourself with self care and connection with those who fill your heart. Sending love and deep care to each of you…💖

Thank you @greta_hill for a gorgeous and deeply nourishing New Moon Circle, and for the soulful inquiry 🙏

#newmoon #newmoonintentions #newmoonblessings #cancer #mother #love #compassion

I’ve been seething and riding the wave of emotio

I’ve been seething and riding the wave of emotions the past few days. So much to say, for now let’s start with this…

Banning abortions is not about saving babies.

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#roevwade #abortion #reproductiverights #humanrights #wtf #wewontgoback #plannedparenthood #fundplannedparenthood #gunreform #gunreformnow #prochoice #prolifeisalie #prowoman #feminist #femininerising #socialjustice

Emerging…almost 😅 Mercury goes direct today,

Celebrating my mom on her birthday with fresh oyst

Celebrating my mom on her birthday with fresh oysters and a visit to the Pacific Northwest’s Norwegian version of #Solvang! 🇳🇴 66 years young and more adorable than ever 🥰And yes, my mom shares her birthday with my cat 😻🤣💃🏻🎂🥳

Celebrando a mi mami en su santo con ostras frescas y una visita a nuestra versión Norwega de Solvang 🇳🇴 66 años joven y más simpática que nunca 🥰y si, mi mami comparte su cumpleaños con mi gata😻🤣💃🏻🎂🥳

Baby Bonita turns 15 today!! 😻 Bonita - you ar

Baby Bonita turns 15 today!! 😻

Bonita - you are the best baby girl and fluffy companion I could have asked for. I can’t believe all the adventures we’ve been on, chapters we’ve navigated, and memories we’ve shared. At 27, you came into my life to keep me grounded and connected to my heart and my home - when all I wanted was to be selfish and carefree. You helped me usher in a powerful chapter of “Mother”…thank you for choosing me as your cat mama 🥹

It’s been a humbling and beautiful journey since I fell in love with your beautiful face and adopted you, and I’m so grateful for all of it. Thank you for being my emotional support being and helping to regulate my nervous system with your soothing purrs and fluffy alpaca belly. Thank you for keeping me sane and entertained through the best and worst of times, and for being the very best little spoon 🥰

Sending love to your sister Inca on the other side of the rainbow bridge 🌈 today we celebrate the love and joy you two sisters brought to these two sisters for so many years 👯‍♀️ @sandra.m.miro

Happy birthday beautiful Baby Bonita!! Here’s to many, many more…I love you! 🎉🎂😻💖

#cats #catsofinstagram #kitty #catmama #catbirthday #tabbycat #adoptdontshop #love

What do you do when mom comes to visit and the sun

What do you do when mom comes to visit and the sun is shining in the Pacific Northwest? You hop on 3 ferries and have a gorgeous sun-filled island adventure Saturday!! ✨⛴✨🌊✨🏝☀️

Kingston - Port Townsend - Whidbey Island - Mukilteo - Edmonds - Kingston 😅

Thank you nature for the Spring / sky magic show…pictures couldn’t do your beauty justice, but we tried to take a few anyway.🤩 topped the day off with a breathtaking sunset greeting us back in Kingston, and cooking a delicious dinner together like the good ol’ days…

Grateful for a beautiful day with my favorite chicas
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#kingstonwa #ferrylife #seattle #whidbeyisland #whidbeylife #familia #mom #sisters #love #sunsout #springinseattle

@captainwhidbeyinn1907 @otthunter_wine @wsferries

Took a stroll through the #SeattleArboretum a coup

Took a stroll through the #SeattleArboretum a couple weekends ago just before the rains washed away the cherry blossoms. Spring in Seattle, even a cold and wet one, is pretty spectacular. Seeing nature bursting with new life, I notice the beauty, and the imperfections, and realize they are all in the same. 💖

Spring blessings everyone…
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#spring #springinseattle #seattle #arboretum #springflowers #bloom #blossom

I am heartbroken, horrified and terrified at the l

I am heartbroken, horrified and terrified at the leaked documents coming from the #SCOTUS. But I am not at all surprised.

This has been telegraphed for decades - particularly the last several years.

This is terrifying not just for women, but for all of us. For any one who doesn’t fit into the narrow window of who the conservative right deem worthy of dignity and power.

Government-mandated pregnancy will affect the poorest and least protected women and girls in the nation. Women with privilege will always have access and options.

Every single one of the 5 conservative justices LIED under oath in congress to get on the bench…each of them strategically placed for this very moment.

So why? Why is it so important that they control women and reproductive rights??

So many #SCOTUS decisions are based upon on a constitutional right to privacy. This just ended that. This will fundamentally change America for the worst. This is christo-fascist theocracy & radical minority rule.

This BS decision sets a radically dangerous precedent and has far reaching consequences.

We can not stay in fear, dismay or silence. We must all rise up, focus and organize. We must never take our rights for granted ever again - and we must remember that until all of us are free, none of us are free.

#VoteBlueIn22
#protectroevwade
#roevwade
#scotus
#keepabortionsafeandlegal

I had the honor of chatting with Alexandra Faust f

During the first days and weeks of the pandemic, a

During the first days and weeks of the pandemic, amidst the stress, anxiety and uncertainty, I felt a deep sense of calm. I didn’t tell many people because it would have sounded crazy, and insensitive to the pain and strain so many were under. But the calm I felt was deep…

For years I had been learning and practicing to be in relationship to nature. To listen to her, to attune to her rhythms, cycles, and her breath. It felt like for the first time in centuries, she was releasing a big, long exhale. The massive energy of expansion, expansion, expansion had slowed all the way down just for a brief but palpable moment…the birds were singing an exuberant song, nature was rejoicing at the chance to reclaim some of the energy and space humanity had consumed for so long…

I reflect back on that window of time now…not too long after, observing how humans are seemingly desperate to jump right back onto the speed train. I feel my own sense of quickening and tendency to ramp back up…

I meditate this morning on that profound sense of peace I felt, allow myself to slow all the way down, and take my own deep exhale…I touch the earth in Bhumi-Sparsha mudra, my other hand on my heart…sending my love and gratitude for the abundance and gift of life she provides me and all of her beings. Thank you Pachamama, for all of your love, blessings, and all that you transform for us. 💖

Happy Earth Day…

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#earthday #blessings #pachamama #happyearthday #walklight

Repost from @theinspiredbrand • I want to do wor

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I want to do work that matters, and that makes a positive impact.⁠
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If you are reading this post, chances are you do too. My followers are a small but beautiful group of heart-driven clients, collaborators, friends, and fellow conscious entrepreneurs I have had the blessing to connect with along my journey. We all want to do work that inspires, that is purposeful and that lights us up - that utilizes all of our gifts and passions, and aligns to our soul’s calling. ⁠
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So why aren’t we all doing that??⁠
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The funny thing about life, is that the good stuff isn’t just handed to you. Go figure! Part of the “deal” is that we have to face challenges, roadblocks, resistance, and all of the fun stuff that the Universe throws our way on our path toward our wildest dreams…⁠
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The magic that comes from overcoming those challenges is called Transformation.✨ ⁠
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Through that alchemical process of turning our fear into power, our roadblocks into wisdom, and our challenges into creativity - we become who we need to be to do what we’re here to do.⁠
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🎨 What are you here to CREATE?⁠
🎨 WHO are you here to BE?⁠
🎨 What’s stopping you from sharing yourself FULLY in the WORLD?⁠
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These questions have driven my partners Bradley, Neil and I in our lives, businesses, creative work, and were a huge inspiration for launching the Creators Club. ⁠
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We designed Creators Club to be a creative Incubator & Accelerator for digital content creators who are on a mission to change the world. ✊⁠
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It is a true community, where you will receive all of the support, resources, how-to’s, and guidance to put your work out into the world. If part of your vision is to share your message via a: ⁠
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Papapa…hoy día celebramos lo que hubieran sido

Papapa…hoy día celebramos lo que hubieran sido tus 94 años de vida. Y que gran vida!! Tengo un orgullo tremendo de todo lo que lograste, a pesar de muchos retos y momentos difíciles, nunca dejaste que la vida te tumbe. Siempre saliste adelante con mucho coraje, optimismo, y sentido de humor. Gracias por la fuerza, y el corazón tan inmenso y noble que nos pasaste a todos tus hijos y nietos. Como me encantaba pasear por Lima con tigo, pasar el día en el Hipódromo visitando a los caballos, jugando tenis, y observando como te adoraban y respetaban todos. Don Alberto - tu memoria y tu legado viven en nuestros corazones siempre 💖 Feliz cumpleaños al cielo abuelo querido!!✨🙏✨

Well, our little Redwood City street cat made it t

Well, our little Redwood City street cat made it to 19.🥳 Truly can’t believe it but feel incredibly grateful and blessed he recently pulled out another life and keeps gracing us with his quirky personality and most handsomest face. 😻

As most pet owners can understand, he goes by many names - “monkey” is one of my favorites 🙊 not sure where it started but as you can see, he’s this nimble at 19, imagine what he was like in his prime…there was no counter he wouldn’t climb and no food that was safe. He ate through a bag of sliced bread, avocados, and even a 12 oz steak once. 😠

Mr. Simba - Thank you for being our adorably annoying little monkey boy for pretty much our entire adult lives. We’ll keep spoiling you and soaking in your stinky old man kisses as long as you want to stick around…we love you Moosh Moosh! 😻🎂😼💖 🥳🐟

Long Live King Simba!! 👑

#happybirthday #cats #catsofinstagram #seniorcat #orangetabby #lettherebetunacake

Creation Vacation & Sisterhood Connection in beaut

Creation Vacation & Sisterhood Connection in beautiful Carmel By the Sea 🌊🦦🌤💖👯‍♀️

Mateo cumple 21! Ya no quedan bebés del Solar 😭 al menos nuestra generación…que rico estar con familia gozando momentos y memorias lindas 💖🎂🥳🎉🥺 feliz cumpleaños primito querido!!! I’m so proud of the boy you’ve been and the man you are becoming…I love you siempre 🥰✨😘✨🎈✨🎁

#familia #family #primos #cousins #love #peruanos #santaynezvalley #syv #syvlife

My Mom is an American Woman now!! 🇺🇸💃🏻

My Mom is an American Woman now!! 🇺🇸💃🏻🙌🗽❤️

41 years ago, my mom and dad immigrated to the US from Peru. Young, idealistic, and full of hope and courage to leave their families, friends, comfortable, happy lives and everything they’ve ever known to brave life in America…with two babies no less. There were countless challenges, people and memories missed in Peru, and many moments of questioning “what if”?

But I’ll never forget when I interviewed my mom for a Women & Words class in college. I asked her why she hadn’t gone back when offered support to help raise us back in Peru. As a single immigrant mom - she struggled, and we struggled along with her. She answered simply that no matter how much privilege and how many resources we had in Peru - we would have more freedom, possibility, and options as women here in the US - and that she wanted her daughters to be able to be whoever and whatever they wanted to be in the world. Her words and the energy behind them were a gut check then, and continue to inspire and motivate me to live into them every day since.

Today is a symbol of so many things, but for me I see it as a reminder of the promise that the United States was founded on, the values we are each responsible to uphold through our lives and our actions, and a validation for the struggle and sacrifice my mother and generations of immigrants have made in the pursuit of life, liberty and freedom.

I also asked her back then whether she loves Peru or US more - and she answered “in every place there are things that are great and not so great. No place is perfect. You have to choose where your heart calls you.” Wiser words have never been spoken.

I love you Mami 💖
Gracias Mami 🙏
Felicitaciones Mami!! 🙌💃🏻🗽

#uscitizenship #uscitizen #immigration #immigrant #freedom #immigrantstories #immigrantsmakeamericagreat 💪

Another gorgeous pre-sunset magic show on the Puge

Another gorgeous pre-sunset magic show on the Puget Sound.🌤 Recently we’ve been treated to a few epic feeding frenzies - last time with bald eagles, seagulls and cormorants - this time the sea lions joined the show! We were out here for an hour and they just kept swimming back and forth, feeding, and playing…at one point two of them stopped to pose for us and show off their sexy moves 🦭🦭it was spectacular! Please excuse the dizzying camera work and nerdy narration - I was literally overwhelmed 🥺😍 Apparently these are California sea lions that have made their way up to our hood…so I’d like to think they followed me up here 😋So grateful and blessed to have this profound beauty and nature in my backyard…✨🙏✨🌊✨🌳✨🦅✨🦭✨

#pugetsound #kingstonwa #sealions #sealion #baldeagles #natureshow #sunset #pacificnorthwest #seattle #magic

Repost from @theinspiredbrand • Ready to explore

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Ready to explore life & business WITHOUT Social Media?

Ready to create content that inspires you AND your audience??

Join us for the first of 5 FREE workshops kicking off the Creators Club starting tomorrow at 10 AM PST - Business Without Social Media!! ✨ REGISTER FOR FREE - link in Bio! 👆

Yes, I know…I’m on social media talking about not using social media 😋 but the truth is we all have to navigate the tools and realities of the time. Our workshop will talk about purpose, values, intention, CHOICE, and OPTIONS. It’ll be a juicy topic 🤗 I hope you’ll join us! 💃🏻

✨MajikMedia.com/creators-club

#contentcreator #creative #socialmedia #marketingwithpurpose #marketingwithoutsocialmedia #values #creativemarketing #offlinelife #podcast #podcastlife #videocreator #onlinecoursecreators #onlinecommunity

#InternationalWomensDay 2022 - more than a century

#InternationalWomensDay 2022 - more than a century after the first IWD. I feel a sense of pride, power & also deep fear & anger at where we stand as women today. Over the past several years, we’ve seen many ugly aspects of history repeating. Forms of oppression that have been used for centuries to disempower women have reared their ugly heads - emboldened by a movement of fear & fascism that is sweeping through our 🌎 power structures.

“International Women's Day (IWD) has been observed since the early 1900's - a time of great expansion & turbulence in the industrialized world that saw booming population growth & the rise of radical ideologies. In 1908, great unrest & critical debate was occurring amongst women. Women's oppression & inequality was spurring women to become more vocal & active in campaigning for change. Then in 1908, 15k women marched through New York City demanding shorter hours, better pay & voting rights.” @internationalwomensday_global

Our fight is not over. 💪

In 2022, WNBA superstar @brittneygriner sits in a Russian jail cell, being held as a hostage of a psychotic man’s war. She’s in Russia playing on her off-season because in the USA she & her teammates make less than $250K on avg per year - her male counterparts in the NBA make an avg of $1.7 Million.

Our fight is not over.✊

Today, in the USA, more & more states are passing anti-abortion, anti-woman & anti-humanity laws that are purely about control & hatred of women.

Our fight is not over.

Claiming our rightful, noble & sacred seat requires resisting & breaking down the toxic power structures - but also that each & every woman claim her power fully. It also requires a sacred sisterhood. We rise & help other women rise.👯‍♀️

Thank you to all of the powerful women, communities & organizations that have lifted me up & keep our collective 🔥 burning. @siannasherman @gretahill @globalsisterhood @theriveter The Revolutionary Living Institute, RITUAL Sisterhood, Tending the Feminine Psyche sisterhood & other ⭕️s of women I have been honored to dance with💖

May all women express their full gifts & divine power w/out fear of oppression & injustice 🙏

🎨@jessraephoenix & @itsbc.design

✨42✨ Strange time to celebrate, but a celebrat

✨42✨
Strange time to celebrate, but a celebration nonetheless. This year was quiet, simple, full of self care & space to soak in the love I’ve been blessed with in this lifetime. As I begin a new turn around the 🌞 I am sitting with duality.

Sadness & Joy
Helplessness & Hope
Fear & Love

We humans have a monumental task ahead of us, and yet the task is simple.

Heal ourselves, heal each other.
Love ourselves, love each other.

My life to this point has been about understanding that is why we’re here, to feel that I am here for a reason & that in someway my own life & struggle matter. To see that my struggle is not about suffering, but a journey toward Liberation.

For those who don’t know me that well (or perhaps even those who do) you may not know that I’ve struggled with self image & self love. For most of my life I felt shame, disgust & a deep “wrongness” about who I was, what I saw in the mirror & the space I took up in the world. I now see this as a profound piece of my karmic agreement coming into this body. I’ve done deep work to heal & transform all of the many layers of conditioning & projections I took on as a woman, a Latina, an immigrant, a sensitive old soul, and a strong-bodied badass in our confused, patriarchal, toxic world. I carry generations & lifetimes of trauma & oppression in my body. That shit is heavy! 😅

Layer by layer, I’ve healed, transformed, & released. And the Liberation continues. The past few years have been even more intense. A deeply uncomfortable but beautiful initiation into this next chapter of life. A time to fully claim who I am & what I stand for. The message loud & clear: “it’s time to walk your talk.”

No more preaching self love & secretly hating your body.
No more talking about sacred self care & burning yourself out trying to prove your worthiness.
No more hiding your gifts behind your wounds.
No more.

It’s time to claim yourself fully. To honor the gifts & love we’ve been blessed with & use them to bless & love on others. Look around. The 🌎needs our light, our gifts & our POWER more than ever.

Peace to you on your journey toward Liberation.

Peace to the Ukrainian & Russian people.

Peace. Peace. Peace. 🙏🕊☮️

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