Lately, it has been really hard to watch what is going on in my country of birth (the United States), let alone the world. We are witnessing so much evil across the globe—from Iran, to Gaza, to Ukraine, to the civil war taking place right now across America. To add to the madness, the recent release of some of the Epstein files has my heart hurting deeply. It is hard to wrap my head around just how much evil there is in this world. When we turn on the news and shift our attention outside of ourselves, things look and feel bleak.
In my opinion, there are many contributing factors to why things have gotten this far, but to name a few: unchecked power and wealth, along with a rise in toxic masculinity, are major ones. Things have gotten too serious to continue taking no stance or saying, “I don’t concern myself with political things,” like we just saw with Sydney Sweeney. It is time to recognize that all of our choices, big and small, play a role not only in politics but in shaping the world we want to live in.
We have to learn to use our voices. We also have to realize that what is going on internally, on an individual level, is always a reflection of what’s happening globally. It is up to us to change the frequency and the mindset on this planet. We also have to start looking at how we can be the change we want to see in this world.
On a global scale, we should be spending our money in places and spaces that support our worldview. Personal choices matter more than we realize, and where we spend our hard-earned money makes a much bigger difference than we can imagine. We should be paying attention to companies that donate to and contribute to the evil in this world and boycotting them accordingly. For starters: stop using Amazon (shop small), do not buy a Tesla, stop buying new products from Apple or Google (buy used or find alternatives), and choose a car service outside of Uber (Lyft works amazingly, too). These companies are some of Trump’s biggest donors, and where we spend our money is political.
After watching Spain plan to grant legal status to 500,000 undocumented citizens, I am incredibly proud to have residency there, and I am more than happy to give my tax dollars to a country that believes in a kinder, more integrated world. Coming from America (and spending much of my adulthood in NYC), I have seen what a beautiful world integration for all people can create—one rich in culture, food, language, fashion, and meaningful conversations. I am also more than happy to book trips to places like Denmark, Greenland, or France—countries that are openly speaking out against some of the terrible things happening right now. You will not see me, however, traveling to places like Russia or Israel—countries that, in my opinion, are committing horrific atrocities at the moment. You can agree with me here or disagree.
I think right now we have to recognize that where we spend our money is one of the loudest ways to use our voice—though it is not the only way. Go out and protest if something matters to you. Create an Instagram or Facebook story or post; even the smallest actions matter. Your influence might help a friend or family member see a different perspective or give them the courage to stand on the right side of history. If this still feels scary to you, donate quietly to an organization in need. There are many ways to use both your voice and your money to make a difference in this world.
On an individual level, we have to start recognizing and taking accountability for the parts of ourselves that need healing. Generational trauma lives in our bodies, as well as in our DNA. If you don’t believe me, research epigenetics. Before science could confirm it, the spiritual world spoke of “generational curses” and “shadow work”—concepts that now have scientific backing. Even schools like UCLA and Stanford now have spiritual divisions within their medical programs. I am currently reading a book entitled Intuitive Healing: Five Steps to Physical, Emotional, and Sexual Wellness, in which the author, Dr. Judith Orloff, teaches how to work within the confines of our spirit and intuition to heal all parts of ourselves. This is the true work.
We now have extensive information about the nervous system and how trauma and chronic stress can completely wreak havoc on our bodies, minds, and souls. It is our responsibility to learn how to calm our bodies so that we can be present in this world. This is how we make the biggest difference on an individual level. Personally, I spent years in therapy talking about my trauma, yet I was still reacting instead of responding in relationships that mattered to me. It wasn’t until I learned to involve my spirit & my body in the process that I truly began to change.
Through breathwork, somatic exercises, meditation, and moving my body daily, I have learned to become a more relaxed and stable version of myself. In this peace, I find my joy again, and my creativity begins to flourish. I notice I’m spending more time alone, doing things my inner child would have loved for me—writing, creating artwork (I just adore oil pastels at the moment), and even singing again.
I’m reminded that when we reach a place of inner peace and safety within ourselves, our light naturally shines outward onto others. Just today, an old family friend messaged me and said, “I love watching you live your best life”—a statement I don’t take lightly. As a woman who lives and travels alone, I could easily come across as distant, cold, or closed off. But I know that isn’t who I am, and that truth radiates outward. I’m often told that I inspire people to start doing things for themselves, and that genuinely makes me happy.
Let me also say this: I am not perfect. I am writing this article for myself just as much as I am for you. This month in particular, I’ve become aware of even more unhealed parts of my spirit—moments when I project or criticize others. I’m grateful for these realizations now because they show me what I still need to release. I ask for intuitive guidance on where these patterns truly stem from, and then I do the necessary work internally. I also try to locate where I am withholding the tension in my body and then I take the step to release it. It isn’t always glamorous or fun, to say the least, but it is rewarding.
The more inner work I do, the lighter I become. With that lightness comes an overflow of love and joy—meant to be shared, or poured gently into my art. The more joy and creativity I invite in, the more grateful I grow for the quiet, tender details of my life: the teacup warming my hands in the morning, a familiar voice on the other end of the phone, the small mushroom sketches adorning my journal, the art that seems to bloom across the city I call home.
It becomes a gentle rhythm. Joy radiates outward, and in return, more joy finds its way back to me.
This, my friends, is how I believe we soften hopelessness, loosen fear, and dissolve hate. By tending to our inner worlds, we become a light for others—and that light reflects back, lifting not only us, but everyone it touches. Our frequencies rise together, quietly, naturally.
Joy and creativity feel like acts of rebellion right now. We scroll, we watch, we absorb the weight of a hurting world. And while awareness matters, so does release. Creativity gives us that exhale. Joy reminds us of our resilience. In choosing them—even in the smallest ways—we refuse to let fear harden us. We refuse to let ugliness take root in our hearts, even when closing off feels easier.
Instead, we choose the braver path: to stay open, to feel deeply, to breathe through it all, and to offer our love anyway. We keep showing up with softness. We keep creating. We keep shining.
We’ve got this, friends.
Sending you a warm, steady hug. 🌿