Some people take a break from their thoughts by creating music, others lose themselves in flow with a paintbrush and a blank canvas. 

Some people slip into character on set to unfold a story through a different perspective than their own and transform themselves into art, others enjoy taking a deep breath in the great outdoors and exploring new hiking trails. 

Regardless of what it is you practice, the end goal is the same:

To free your mind.

And suddenly time doesn’t exist.

It is just you and the experience. 

Your self-doubt and judgment fade away.

You’re not worried about failing or what the people around you might think. 

Embracing the idea that it is just self-expression and there is no pressure to be perfect. 

You are energized.

Self-assured.

Fully immersed in the enjoyment and pleasure of your practice. 

To enter the zone.

To enter a flow state.

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My closest friends would argue that my practice would be anywhere between:

• Gathering my friends together for a home-cooked meal
• Fleeing NYC to get lost in a new city and explore new cultures
• Finding space to dance freely and unapologetically

I would personally add:

• Discovering new music during my 3AM Spotify listening sessions from bed
• Meaningful and deep conversations with the people around me
• Writing, writing, and more writing

Whether through music, the arts, or simply conversations, I feel the most energized when I am in a shared experience with a friend or even simply with myself. 

Connection is my meditation. 

The chatter in mind my mind disappears, as does my ego. 

Being present in these moments of connection creates a deeper bond and understanding of the people and the world around me

It cultivates positive thoughts, love, and kindness through the practice of empathy. 

It’s transformative and healing. 

It’s the closest thing to magic. 

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Ever since I was a little girl, I found myself writing all the time. 

If I’m happy and excited or sad and angry.

Or even just jotting down a fleeting thought in my notes app.

My inner monologue. 

It has always been one of my favorite outlets to channel creativity while helping me to articulate my thoughts and feelings. 

And when I get into it… and I mean really get into it…

The words start to come out and then it is pouring out of my heart.

It is pouring and pouring and suddenly the blank page is flooded with energy and passion.

My brain is shut out from the outside world and I am living in my story. 

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In an effort to create more avenues to connect with people, myself and the world around me,  I am beyond excited to launch this passion project to share my writing with my friends and family.

This project will host my collection of stories from my everyday life, memories from once-in-a-lifetime adventures, explore random streams of consciousness, and everything in between. 

Writing is a labor of love, fueled by my passion and desire to share stories that resonate. 

Each piece has been crafted from the bottom of my heart with the hope of lighting up something within you, whether it be a new perspective or simply a little giggle. 

I hope that within these words, you can find moments of connection, inspiration, and perhaps even a spark of joy. 

Consider this my literary mixtape from me to you.

Thank you for joining me on this adventure.

Hope you enjoy 🙂

With love,
Miranda