spring forth into yourself

spring is a season of growth. one in which we are reminded of nature’s resilience, her sensitivity, her natural cycles of rest and renewal. this year spring felt not just welcomed, but absolutely NEEDED. the growth and possibility of spring felt like a vital reminder- there is abundance when we tend to our soils, our friendships, our capacity for care. this awareness helps me maintain a perspective of gratitude as well as an awareness of that which needs care and attention.

this spring i worked on creating a healthier balance of activity and rest. as a result, i’m finishing this blog post at the beginning of the summer season. a big part of my healing journey has been accepting that things will often take longer than i’d like them to. i’ve begun to nestle myself into the uncomfortable place of acknowledging my patterns and working to counteract them. lately, that’s meant lots of naps. it’s meant setting aside my work when i can feel that i’m pushing myself past the flow state, focusing on output over experience.

i did a research project on flow and the artistic process when i was in college. it’s already been seven years since i participated in academia and i’m both surprised and so grateful for my experiences since graduating from loyola marymount. i am often reminded of the many projects, papers, performances and experiences that broadened my perspective during my time at LMU. when i left university i knew i needed distance from the institution that is higher education. i LOVE school and in some ways it was shocking to not automatically be called to continue my studies in one of the plethora of fields in which i am interested. but something inside of me called me toward the path i am on today, and i can say with confidence that it has been the right one.

this path took me to dance intensives in san francisco and israel, to working at a yoga studio, an ice cream shop, a design company, and a fashionable resale store, to name a few. and it brought me here today, writing a blog post on the website of the brand i created (with lots of help from my loved ones).

the title “spring forth into yourself” came to me as i was creating a new playlist for this year’s spring season. i have loved making playlists for years. bringing together sounds and perspectives under a theme brings me such inspiration. when i think “spring forth into yourself,” i think of letting go of the ties that have held you back from living your life in fully embodied bliss.

my wish is for each of us to feel free enough to spring forth into ourselves, whatever that means for us as individuals. the path to understanding what that might be, is where i’m at. if you’re there too, know you’re not alone. but know that the world is ready for you, and there’s no better time than now to step into the fullest version of yourself.

with so much love,

genna

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