Inhale. Exhale. Do the Work.

 Inspiration + Aspiration

Inhale. Exhale. Do the Work.

Most of us are asking the same quiet questions:

How do I stay motivated?
How do I stay focused?
How do I stay grounded when life keeps shifting?

If you’ve been wrestling with that… you’re not alone.

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I’ve been sitting with three words:

Inspiration. Aspiration. Perspiration.

All rooted in something simple:
breath.

You breathe in inspiration.
You breathe out aspiration.
And you breathe through the work that becomes perspiration.

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Inspiration — what you take in

When doubt gets loud, borrow perspective.

Not by copying people…
but by observing their energy:

• Their discipline
• Their compassion
• Their consistency

Let it remind you what’s possible.

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Aspiration — what you release

Once you’re filled, turn inward.

Ask yourself:

• What am I actually called to do?
• What feels aligned, not just impressive?
• What kind of impact do I want to leave, even in small ways today?

Then name it.

Not someday.

Today.

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Perspiration — what you commit to

This is where most people stall.

Because intention feels good.
But execution requires presence.

So now it becomes:

• Showing up when you don’t feel like it
• Staying with the process when it’s unclear
• Continuing even when the excitement fades

That’s the work.

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Let’s be honest

You can collect inspiration all day.
You can speak aspirations beautifully.

But without movement…

it’s just well-worded air.

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So here’s the reset

Breathe in what fuels you.
Breathe out what calls you.
Then move your body, your mind, your effort… in that direction.

Not perfectly.
But consistently.

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Every day won’t feel balanced.
But every day can be intentional.

And over time… that changes everything.

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Major Love,
Kysha Ann

Clear Distractions and Finding Balance

When it comes to the minimalism of doing, distractions are the biggest obstacle.

We must first identify what’s most important to us, what we’re passionate about, what we want to spend our time on. And then we must focus on those things first.

But the distractions. They get in the way of this focusing, no?

Without distractions, you’ll be able to focus. You’ll find peace. You’ll find time for doing what you love.  Note 2 Self: Our expectations of others often cause our own struggles and frustrations.

Here’s how:

• Cut back your social networking to network (or two at the most) – including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, forums, etc. These are hugely distracting when trying to reset yourself.
• Cut back on your social networking “friends”. Stick to your actual friends and colleagues. Networking with thousands of people you don’t know is superficial and distracting..
• Do less email. Start by sending less. Check email less often. Use the phone or face-to-face conversations when possible.
• Shut down the Internet to work. Disconnect, and work without distractions.
• Separate consuming from creating. Reading and networking and emailing are different from actually creating. Do them at separate times.
• Set a limited reading time. If you read a lot on the web, or RSS feeds, set limits and do it at specified times.
• Shut off notifications. 
• Clear away icons on your desktop. File them all in one folder, and use an app launcher.
• Clear your actual desk.
• Use music to block out your surroundings.
• Get away from the computer, spend time with actual people.
• Shut off the smart phone. Seriously.
• Focus on the most important tasks first, before you get distracted.
• Set limits on your work hours. If your time is limited, you’ll find ways to make the most of that limited time.
• Go for a walk, do yoga or meditation
• Declutter your life
• Get rid of toxic people 

Small is beautiful. Aim for smaller when it makes sense, and enjoy the wonder that ensues.

minimalist

[ min-uh-muh-list ]

SEE SYNONYMS FOR minimalist ON THESAURUS.COM

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noun

a person who favors a moderate approach to the achievement of a set of goals or who holds minimal expectations for the success of a program.

Over The Weekend Highlights: Sip-N-Paint Girls Night Out! (Private Party)

Over The Weekend Event was Hosted by Kathleen "Kat" Gause and presented by Mytbydesign Therapeutic Art Studio | Founder and Owner LaKisha Harper-Bradley

Be sure to take a look at our calendar for upcoming events and public workshops. Sunday & Monday (By Appointment Only). 

Private Parties/Events, Team Workshops and Artist Create Space available by appointment. We believe in the power of stories. We will also host Artist Showcase Nights that are open to the public which recognizes local artist/non-artist work. 

We have a holiday party special going on right now. Rent our space $175 for 3hrs!

We have Heal Into the Canvas (Private One-on-One)

1 hour • $50 per session |Therapeutic Stress Reliever. Meditation with Art... Heal Your Heart 

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In Her Own Words: Meet Imane Bahassine - I’m Still Fighting For My Justice

Tell me a little about yourself? (As much as you feel comfortable with)
 My name is Imane Bahassine, I’m 24yrs old I am a Muslim, and I live in Morocco with my parents and 4 sibling ( 3 girls and one boy ). I’m a college student but I work also as a customer service advisor. I love playing sports ,reading books ,cooking and taking care of myself and my family as well. I’m known as a serious independent hard worker girl, my goals is to show other who say that women are weak they can't do anything the only thing that they are good at is having kids and doing the home stuff and also to show that anybody have the right to be different.  He also to choose his own path whatever it was wrong or right the importance is to learn.

 Photo Courtesy Of Travel Explora

Morocco, a North African country bordering the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, is distinguished by its Berber, Arabian and European cultural influences 

                        Spoken languages: Moroccan Arabic; Berber; Hassaniya Arabic

Two years ago I was a victim of rape which breaks me into pieces the worst of all of that I was raped by the person who I thought my best friend, so I tried to put him in jail but the justice was not by my side actually I was told that it's all my fault and he's just a man which breaks me even more. I was lost and start asking myself why women are treated like that? Why they can't speak? Why they can't be free? I’m still fighting for my justice and I won't stop until I get it and I hope to help other women who's been in the situation as mine and they've been shut down.

What motivates you?

My family is my biggest motivation the way that they support me gives me the strength to keep going.

What is your biggest pet peeve?

People let their ego take over and stop thinking about others

What was the worst piece of advice you ever got?

Whatever is destined for you to get, you will get that much only working hard won't affect the results.

What was the best piece of advice you ever got?

Never stop being curious always ask question explore the unknown and try new things life is about discoveries it doesn't help anyone to be stuck.

If you could talk to three people, who would they be and why?

The only three people who I trust the most are my mother my brother and my little sister. Because I trusted them, and I know they love me more than anything.

Who has been your greatest inspiration?

My failure is inspiration for me because in each and every step they teach me a profound lesson. Though my family support me but they do only some extent because am leading my own life with up and downs.

Where do you draw your inspiration from?

I draw my inspiration from Qumran it contain stories of people who fight all the way by the name of justice who did not give up who sacrificed their life for it that why I’m still fighting.

What advice would you like to leave the reader?  

I want you to know that being different it's a gift it's a blessing don't be ashamed of who you are love yourself and always tell the people who you love that you love them.

Thank you, Lukysha for giving me the opportunity to speak my mind!