Raffle entries are now open and will close in 5 days. Make sure you follow the steps in the pinned post to enter. If you’re here right now, you’re part of the founding energy of this space. I won’t forget that — or the people who helped build this from the beginning. If you haven’t yet, head to the Introductions tab and say what’s up. (You’ll receive 3 bonus entries for the raffle.) One more thing — quick poll: Would you rather win a $25 Starbucks gift card ☕️ or a $25 prepaid Visa 💳? Grateful for y’all. Let’s keep building — without force. 🤍🥂🍍

At 15 yo I was pulled out of art class. I stood in the school office waiting to hear the devastating news. My life had been turned upside down. My Mom survived her dual stroke (1 in a Million chance) and was living on borrowed time, my handicapped brother was put in a group home and I was shipped off to live with my sister. Roughly about a year later, I returned home to take care of my Mom (16 yo) and have been doing so ever since (nearly 25 yrs and going). To say that I'd had a challenging life would be a bit of an understatement, but without it I would not be here today. Shortly after a personal devastating health diagnosis, I started teaching myself abstract painting (2018). In 2022 I lost my sister to Covid. I decided then to make it official and commit to painting as a career. Though, I'm still very much feeling it out and developing myself as an artist, I keep putting one foot in front of the other. Each day is a wonderful profound unfolding and find myself in awe at the world around me. You see the worn-down path of the outside journey, but there was also a very intimate inner journey during those years, yet still playing out. I slowly but surely rewrote myself, my understanding and the way I viewed not only my own personal world, but the greater Cosmos at large. I grew-up in a strictly religious house... My father, a military officer, spiritual leader & teacher. My Mother a homemaker. Being the youngest of 8 kids was daunting. I learned to shut-up and stay out of the way (not get under-foot). I kept to myself and minded my own needs as not to be a burden on anyone else. I had a lifetime of programming to unpack, and still do, to this day. I feel tremendously grateful to be among such fine upstanding people her in this group. I've come a long ways! ...and wouldn't trade it for the world. Blessings, Love, Gratitude... Always!

Gangggg! We’re almost at 25 members in Create Without Force 🍍 We’re growing and engaging fast. I celebrate all the wins I can 🥂 Thank you for being here! I think that means it’s time to do a quick giveaway. How to Enter ⬇️ - Like + comment on 3 posts inside Create Without Force - Invite 1 friend (use the invite code) - Take the FREE Foundations course (it’s short, I promise) 📩DM ME PROOF OF ALL 3 you’ll be entered to win a $25 Starbucks gift card ☕️ Winner will be picked live — date coming soon (keep an eye on the calendar)

What would you name your creative season right now? Mine is Setting The Table - because I’m getting ready to eat 🍽️ lmao

Welcome 🍍Gang This is a space for creatives who want to create consistently without burning themselves out or forcing inspiration. TAKE THE FOUNDATIONS COURSE ITS FREEEE Unfinished work is welcome here. Questions are welcome. Rest is allowed. NETWORKING IS ENCOURAGED Glad you’re here. Introduce yourself — pineappleCITI 🍍