Sometimes the things we're drawn to only make sense much later. There was a time when I never imagined crystals would become such an important part of my creative and spiritual journey. Like many people, I admired them because they were beautiful. Their colours, textures and unique shapes fascinated me, but I didn't really understand what they were or why so many people spoke about the energy they carried.

There comes a moment in life when we realise that the clutter around us is not just physical. It is emotional, spiritual, energetic, and deeply connected to our past. Recently, I opened a page from the Stephanie King Solopreneur book, and the message felt incredibly aligned with my own life at this moment: “I must be prepared to work hard and clear the clutter that is mine.”

At the beginning of January 2026, I felt a strong intuitive impulse to create a drawing inspired by the energetic symbolism of the Fire Horse. In Chinese astrology, the Horse represents movement, vitality and freedom, while the element of Fire brings passion, transformation and dynamic energy. Together, they form a powerful combination associated with courage, creativity and renewal. As I reflected on this energy, an image began to form in my mind.

As I sit here dictating these thoughts, I can feel a beautiful vibrational energy coming through me. The inspiration feels strong and emotional, and I feel prompted to record it as it flows. This is not something I normally do in this way, but today I’m simply trusting the moment and allowing the sensations to guide my words. Sometimes the most powerful messages arrive when we slow down.

February always feels like a quiet bridge for me, a moment to soften after the rush of January and to gently ask a deeper question: how do I want this year to truly feel? The first writing of the year came to me early, on Monday 5 January 2026. Stillness. A new morning. A notebook waiting. And one simple question rose from my soul before my mind had time to interfere: What’s new?

This month, I want to share a message that has been echoing in my heart: Live your life fully without hesitation and without regret.

Last October, I had the incredible honour of being invited to lead a workshop at the National Conference for Spirituality in Education at Teachers College, Columbia University in New York City.

After nearly two years wrestling with printers, templates, saturations, lighting and typography, I’m finally bringing to life the most precious collection of my artwork, a project I never imagined I would create. This collection grew out of a time of intense personal struggle: years of family conflict, unmet forgiveness, and a breakdown that left me feeling lost and hopeless.