Take a moment to take 3 breaths of surrender. Breathe in deeply, gathering up all your thoughts, stress, and negative feelings; hold for 5 at the top and then release softly all the way out…no pushing. Read a love letter from Joanne Makas.

There have been a few times where I’ve had creative intentions but I’ve become easily distracted. Discipline is not my strength at the moment and FOMO (fear of missing out) has been a regular visitor in my psyche. Read a love letter from Joanne Makas.

Right now I’m going through a transition and with that I’m entering into the place of the unknown. That place where the ego does not like to go! Read a love letter from Joanne Makas.

The word “mindful” makes me think that I need to be nice, considerate, happy and joyful. But these emotions are hard to feel, and I don’t want to push myself into adopting a behavior that’s not true. I don’t subscribe to the "fake it until you make it" motto. Read a love letter from Joanne Makas.