I arrived at the studio tired. Not the kind of tired that comes from lack of sleep or too many late nights — this was a creative exhaustion. The kind that happens when your heart and your brain are both running at full speed, chasing the ideas that won’t stop coming.
Lately, I’ve been giving 110% to something I haven’t always prioritized enough: unapologetically ME time. Time to create for the sake of creating. Time to breathe life into the visions that swirl endlessly in my head. Time to explore my art, my direction, my why.
And for the first time in a long time, I have complete clarity on my goals. The fog has lifted. I can see exactly where I’m headed — and I’m going after it with everything I’ve got.
This week alone, I completed two personal projects. Each one required its own kind of puzzle-solving — the planning, the set design, the wardrobe, the creative lighting, and of course, finding the perfect model who brings it all together. There’s a special satisfaction that comes from watching each piece click perfectly into place.
Funny thing is, puzzles have always been a part of who I am. Some of my favorite memories with my father were of us sitting together, quietly piecing together jigsaw puzzles for hours. We didn’t need to talk much — we were just present, focused, and determined to see the picture come to life.
Those memories shaped me more than I realized. Because even now, decades later, I’m still working puzzles — only now they take the form of art, light, and emotion. If I have all the pieces, it will get done.
So yes, I’m tired — but it’s the best kind of tired. It’s the feeling that comes from doing what I love, chasing the fire inside me, and staying firmly in my own lane. This season of my life isn’t about comparison or competition. It’s about creation.
Because when you stay in your lane, you find your peace.
When you create from passion, you find your purpose.
And when all the pieces finally come together… that’s when the magic happens.
Comments +