Lately, it has been hot, so I decided to do something that would make life a little easier. I cooked a bunch of different meals in the crock pot, put them into containers, and froze them. That way, when the weather is hot, I wouldn't have to do much cooking. Then a flyer came in from the local Mexican market. They had pineapples, plantains, mangoes, watermelon, cucumbers—fresh fruits and vegetables at really good prices. They also had beef shanks. So after the gym, I had my caretaker take me to the store. I already had plenty of food at home. I had meals in the freezer, food in the refrigerator, and everything I needed. I wasn't going to the store because I was running out of food. But when I got there, something happened. I felt happy. The store was colorful and full of fresh food. I could choose one of this, two of that, three of something else. I wasn't limited to whatever quantity happened to come in a package. I could actually look at what I wanted and decide what I wa...
One of the most powerful lessons I ever learned came from a friend during the aftermath of the 2007 mortgage crisis and subsequent recession. I was struggling to find work and kept applying for jobs that never materialized. The positions I did manage to land were unsatisfying, short-lived, or simply didn’t pan out. At the same time, as I was starting my journey as a photographer, I found myself constantly working with clients who had low budgets and didn’t reflect the value of my skills.
My friend pointed out that the reason I kept facing these challenges was that I was acting out of desperation. That insight was a lightbulb moment for me. I realized she was right — I felt desperate, and that feeling shaped my actions, my outlook, and ultimately, my outcomes. The truth was, my situation wasn’t as dire as I believed, but my mindset created a cycle of scarcity. Because I held onto these beliefs, the universe kept responding in kind, bringing me more of what I didn’t want.
That realization taught me a valuable lesson: my thoughts and beliefs create my reality. When I shifted my mindset from desperation to confidence and abundance, everything began to change.
Since then, I’ve expanded on this concept by blending spirituality and mindset work, and by creating a healthy relationship with money. As creatives, I know money can be an uncomfortable subject, but I’ve learned to move from feelings of scarcity to a sense of empowerment — from fear to abundance. I’ve become intentional about the thoughts and energy I project.
Now, my focus is on helping other creatives do the same — breaking free from limiting beliefs, cultivating an abundant mindset, and attracting the value and success they deserve.
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