a soft reflection on change, growing up, and the quiet courage it takes to step into the unknown—this piece explores the beauty of holding on while letting go, and the endless versions of ourselves we’re still becoming.

we often hear the phrase “the muse” and “the artist” when speaking of romantic relationships. there is beauty in them, intimacy, complex and simplicity. let’s unpack together what this means and what makes for a meaningful and fulfilling connection between an artist and a muse.

time is a funny thing. perception, too. it’s how we see, hear, and experience the world around us—and it’s more powerful than we realize. those five senses we learned about in kindergarten? they’re superpowers. how we perceive things shapes everything—our emotions, our reactions, our relationships. what’s amazing is that perception isn’t fixed; we can shift it, adapt it, and make it work for us. in reality, how we see the world is just as important as the world itself. so, what if we could choose how to perceive things and make it all feel just a little more magical?