Today marked a major milestone in my career. I had my first short film screened in a cinema at an animation festival. 🎬 From the moment I woke up, I felt like something was off, even though I couldn’t quite put my finger on it. After a long, calming meditation, it hit me: I was resisting being seen, avoiding the spotlight.🫣 Knowing that once the movies ended, the directors would take the stage (that including me) and bow to the audience, being the center of attention and watched by everyone, felt more like a nightmare than a dream come true.😬 Once I acknowledged that fear, I decided to step out of my comfort zone—at least for the evening. I chose an outfit that was perfect for the occasion, something I’d never imagined wearing on a cinema stage. I snapped out of the scared, insecure Paulie and let Nasrin, my fearless alter ego, take over. ❤️‍🔥 By the end of the event, everything fell into place. I felt happy, grateful, and incredibly proud of myself for experiencing my very first premiere. This whole experience was incredibly powerful — it showed me I can do it and there is nothing to be afraid of. If you’d like to watch my animation, you can find it in the link below 🙏🏽✨ https://youtu.be/Afsp3_YLN2o?si=tTfoL90qX0AkzYsW

My focus for Vibrational Detox is cigarettes. As I fight expressing through shame while I type this. My conscious day is always around them; afraid to coexist with others because I will smell or.... something. So so much shame around them. Anyhoo... this is an area that I have been struggling with for SO LONG for a reason unknown and who cares.... just quit. right? Thank you Tribe; for providing safety within this container that allows us to share without judgement. Much Love and many blessings.

So I am not super familiar with video software other than Adobe or CapCut but recently I was asked to start making some of my videos with Spanish subtitles and as I don’t speak Spanish I feel I need some input here. Does anyone have experience with a program that accurately propagates translated subtitles? My concern is that it will not be accurate and as I am limited in Spanish I won’t be aware it’s wrong hahaha If anyone has tips or advice I would love some feedback here. Can AI be trusted to do this efficiently?

Yesterday, I caught up with one of my girlfriends over coffee, and as always, our conversation naturally drifted from work updates to deeper topics—this time, about who really deserves our energy. 🤔 We started chatting about how some people just don’t get how to ask for your time respectfully. You know the type: they call non-stop, spam your messages, or even show up unannounced, all while expecting you to drop everything. I shared my take: either these folks have never learned about boundaries, or they’re simply ignoring yours. I wasn’t there to gossip or judge, but to reflect on my own stance. I had a bit of a revelation recently: I’m not doing myself any favors by giving away all my time and energy 24/7 just because someone is a friend. When I do that, I end up short-changing myself of what I truly need. I had one of those moments—like when you’re so in tune with your thoughts that you start speaking clearly and passionately about something important, without even planning it. My words just flowed about boundaries and self-respect, and I realized I’d shifted one of my core beliefs. I was finally owning the idea that protecting my energy is essential. 🤭✨ Now, I know this might trigger some people—and that’s okay—because here’s the deal: we need to be a little selfish sometimes. Taking care of ourselves isn’t about being unkind; it’s about honoring our own worth so we can truly be there for others. If I’m not feeling it or simply don’t have the time, why should I force a conversation that ends up feeling half-hearted? I’m protecting my energy so I can offer something valuable when I do show up. And as a fun bonus, my girlfriend was so taken by the conversation that, with her mouth half-open, she finally said, “Paulie, I don’t know how you did this, but THESE EXACT WORDS were exactly what I needed to hear right now.”🥹

The truth is, genuine love can only be radiated when we truly love ourselves—it can’t be faked. When you're in a state of desperation or fear, that energy doesn't attract the love you seek; instead, it may only reinforce the feeling of being stuck. I remember myself two years ago. I had one relationship that cut me so deep it felt impossible to keep going. I thought to myself, if I could just radiate love, if I could just look confident and secure I could make him come back, love me again. Well what happened is I got him back for a few brief days but it took just one moment of forgetting to pretend, and I was once again all alone. I knew I couldn’t do it anymore. I couldn’t pretend and I surely couldn’t focus all of my attention on someone else and expect to receive unconditional love. I gathered back all of my energy, started meditating, started cultivating self love, listened to my emotions, to my body, and a few months later I finally had it. I managed to take myself from crying, having panic attacks, longing for love, to actually being so comfortable with just myself. Now, I still have a lot of work to do in this area, but nevertheless once I started loving myself enough to implement my own boundaries and to take proper care of myself, I did get what I wanted. I got my loving relationship. Not with the same guy, because my standards and boundaries have changes and so I allowed someone better into my life. Self-love is the key.🔑 Regulating your nervous system is key to unlocking true self-love. By engaging in practices like deep breathing, mindful meditation, and body awareness, you can help shift your state. In essence, allow yourself to feel, heal, and genuinely connect with the parts of you that need care. As you regulate your inner state, you'll find that authentic self-love emerges, radiating outwards and inviting the kind of love you truly desire. 🙏🏽🤍 https://www.youtube.com/live/bRwGEmtMhhQ?si=d3MLFtMUR0XXamM2