it's here. it's FINALLY here! i am so excited to officially announce that art & alchemy's FIRST COURSE is now live in our community! 🪄🎨THE ARTIST WITHIN🎨🪄 this course is for you if: - you've lost touch with your creativity and don't know how to get it back - you have ideas, gifts, and things to express but keep getting in your own way - your inner critic is louder than your creative voice - you're a sensitive creative who's been waiting for permission to fully express yourself - you're ready to do the real inner work behind the art i poured so much time, intention, and love into every word, every module, and every homework assignment. i wanted to create something real. something deep. something that meets you where you are and helps you remember who you've always been as an artist. each module has a lesson and a creative homework assignment. you'll be making collages, writing stories, recording videos, creating rituals, and sharing your work right here in this community. and i'll be right here doing it with you. you'll see my posts alongside yours. i also want your honest feedback as you go through each module. what resonated? what didn't? what do you wish there was more of? your feedback helps me make this better for everyone who comes after you. this course is completely free! it always will be. because i believe this work should be accessible to every sensitive creative who needs it. so start when you're ready. go at your own pace. do the assignments. share your work. show up for yourself. uplift others. head to the classroom tab and click: the artist within 🦋 i cannot wait to see what you create, discover, and become. let's do this together. 🌙 with so much love and excitement, shaki 🦋

reflections on our first circle 🌙 friday night was our first creative alchemy circle. one person showed up - but honestly, it was perfect🥺 we had the most intimate, real conversation about the inner critic - the voice that keeps us small, tells us we're not good enough, & stops us from creating. sometimes the most powerful work happens in small spaces. if your'e reading this, thank youuu for showing up and trusting me❤️‍🩹 if you couldn't make it, that's okay! i want to have them more often, i hope you'll join us next time. what we covered: - you are not your thoughts - your critic is trying to protect you - how to observe the voice instead of believe it - creating anyway despite the fear this week: choose one scary action and do it anyway🦋 next circle: TBD🌀 who's coming?

i just watched this conversation on the Know Thyself Podcast with dr. sue morter about healing a nervous system stuck in survival mode, and it felt like a gentle wake-up call. the main idea: so many of us are living in a constant state of survival: overthinking, overdoing, always on edge. dr. morter explains that our nervous system gets “stuck” in these patterns, often because of old wounds, stress, or just the pace of modern life. but healing is possible, and it starts with learning to regulate our system, come back to our bodies, and allow ourselves to feel safe again. some things that stood out: - you don’t have to suffer to awaken, but suffering can be a doorway to deeper self-awareness - healing isn’t about “fixing” yourself, but remembering your wholeness - the body, mind, and breath are designed to work together to help us heal and flourish - when we slow down and get present, we can transform old patterns and access new creative energy this made me think about this community, art & alchemy. as artists and seekers, our creativity is deeply connected to our nervous system. when we’re stuck in survival mode, it’s hard to create, to feel inspired, or to express ourselves fully. but when we learn to regulate, to breathe, to be present with our feelings (even the hard ones), we open up space for new ideas, healing, and transformation. in this community, we honor the connection between body, mind, and creativity. we use art as a way to process, to heal, and to come home to ourselves. question for you: how does your nervous system affect your creativity? what practices help you feel safe enough to create, express, or just be present with yourself? share your thoughts, art, or reflections below 👇

our first live call is in less than an hour! bring paper/a journal and something to write with :) no pressure to speak or participate, u are more than welcome to observe and take whatever you need🌻 see you soon!!!

hi alchemists🪄 today is the day of our first live call!!!!🥳 creative alchemy will begin at 7pm est! you can find the link here on skool :) just click 'join now' when it is time. expect: connection, safe & insightful conversations, and the opportunity to share a piece of yourself that deserves to be seen. I'm so excited!! ive worked hard on intentionally putting this space together to cultivate what we all need more of this year: community. i'll see you soon🌀🖤