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Today, while dropping off my art for delivery, a UPS worker I see often looked at me and said, “I’m really proud of you.” This echoed a conversation I had with someone else a few days earlier. While we were talking she said, "I'm proud of you." She quickly corrected herself, “Well - not proud because I’m not your mother but - ” I interrupted her, “No, I like when people say that.” She followed with a laugh saying, “Although I do wish my mom said that to me” I laughe

This may only resonate with some, but it’s an idea I return to often. I tend to classify people in my life, consciously and subconsciously, as “old souls” or “new souls”. The distinction is not fixed; it’s a conditional spectrum, swayed by things like upbringing and environment. The old move with an internal blueprint, guided by intuition, environment, and subconscious wisdom. The new move lightly, guided by what they can see, feel, and mirror - forming identity and depth

I’ve been thinking a lot about the idea of gatekeeping . It carries a negative connotation, especially in a world where we have unlimited access to everything, everywhere, all the time. Social media has made information instant and exposure effortless - which is incredible in many ways. But I also think it’s quietly flattened individuality and creativity. If you look at my tik tok comments, there are constant questions about where my couch is from, my rug, my coffee table. An