In 2018, when on a jungle retreat, I was gifted with an affirmation that has become a part of me.
“Organize and Harmonize your Inner and Outer Energies” the wise old man said to me.
I have contemplated this concept deeply, and enjoyed the efforts and rewards of putting it into action. It has caused inner upheaval as I’ve cleaned out the inner shelves, letting go of old wants, embracing new dreams, seeing fresh ways of perceiving my surroundings.
As I harmonized my life, it opened a doorway for me, to see my lived experience as a work of art in of itself. Everything, is in fact – or at least can be – artwork in the making.
The question became, what kind of art do I like to see?
What type do I want to make?
While my artist’s toolbox continues to grow, I’ve found great joy in going back to the basics, to crayon and coloring, on the floor, headphones in for my own silent disco, relaxing and relishing this moment of being completely “me” however that feels, on that day, to be.
However you’re feeling, wherever you are, I truly hope you know this is sent from the heart.
Our world is in upheaval,
our lives quite distinctly changed,
Now it’s the time, I feel,
to live and love fully.
To make art, with wild abandon
To dance, with joy and abundance.
To sing, and to read, to play and to paint,
to do all those things that
make us feel great.
Healthy food? Yes please!
And a side of meditating.
With a healthy dose of clean fresh water
and a daily routine of time
moving and in nature.
To me, this is a time to remember
that at our core, you and me,
are all designed to be and to stay
both wild and free.
Sending good vibes your way,
~Mackenzie
Always by my side, Oz is the one who inspired this site. He’s the reminder I need, every single day, to keep seeing the world as a beautiful place, to put in the effort, and to enjoy Sippin’ on Life.
