Growing up, I was surrounded by creativity. Colorful fabrics, patterns, sewing machines, and my mother’s eye for beauty and attention to detail shaped the world around me. I watched the joy her work brought to others, and in turn, the joy it brought to her life. A Puerto Rican Fashion Legacy My mother, Monina, is […]
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As I grew under Tammy’s guidance, the call to go deeper became impossible to ignore. The questions and curiosity were getting louder. Tammy encouraged me to explore the offerings at One Spirit Learning Alliance. It was during a retreat at a monastery on Bear Mountain that I said yes to a life of service. At
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I have had faith for as long as I can remember. A deep and steady knowing that lived within me before I had language to name it. The religion I was born into never felt like the right container for that knowing. The rules, the rituals, the judgments and expectations, none matched the way my
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Gracewell, for me, is an expression of living an authentically bold life, aging gracefully, and embracing the parts of myself that once felt too messy, too real, too much. A Kindred Spirit Diane Keaton has always felt like a kindred spirit. There is something about her timeless style, her authenticity, and the way she carries
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At Gracewell, we believe that the spaces we create, whether for a celebration or an ordinary Tuesday, shape the way we feel. Color, texture, light, and story all have the power to lift our mood and calm our nervous system. That’s why dopamine decorating, the practice of surrounding yourself with things that spark joy, energy,
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There’s something quietly powerful in picking up a piece of loved clothing, a beautiful curtain panel, an oversized men’s button down, and saying, “Let’s breathe new life into you.” This act of transformation isn’t just about stuff, it’s about our inner selves, our nervous systems, our stories, and our rhythms. For those of us navigating
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