I've 'figured out' or at least determined what 'feels right' right now in my quest for life and career and good work and what 'success' looks like for me, as a 21-year-old on the pursuit of her dreams. So indulge me in my ramblings. Here's what I think today: I want to live in a (big) …
Fight, resist, or heal
Sovereignty for marginalized (often indigenous) peoples. Adapting to climate change. Changing patterns of consumption and production. Challenging property, ownership, and gender norms. Advocating for local food, wholesome food, food symbiotic with sustainability. Writing and relating. Showing and listening. Learning in life and not by the book (or the institution). Being independent in action but dependent on …
Create your own (life)
"I think I want to be an entrepreneur," I typed at 10:28 a.m. on December 16, 2016. One balmy December morning, I decided to take a stroll outside during my four weeks of recharge (5 miles on a fractured fibula, but that's another story). I wasn't really looking for an intense workout, with my injured ankle and all, …
Giving back, getting back to me
I'm moving a lot slower this semester than usual – and it's not just the aforementioned fractured fibula. Last week (on my 21st birthday, no less) I got slammed with one of the worst sinus infections I've experienced in recent memory. My body, ravaged by the germs of the enemy, blindly battled against fever, cough, …
My creative process: An ode to BIG MAGIC
"Do you have any paint at home?" I texted at 1:52 p.m. "Wall paint, any color. I just had this uncanny desire to make an accent wall in my room.." My mother's response was prompt, seemingly unfazed by my latest creative declaration. "All paint is in the basement ... not sure what all is down there?" "Cool! I'll …
Intentions
go slow. but don't lose hope. tread lightly. release all that does not serve you. be patient. dream in the stars, but know your limits. listen in. listen to your body. listen to those who want to help you. forget those who don't. if anything is possible, but not everything is possible, then what is? …
Bethany N. Bella 