Create Your Space

your environment matters

I've spent my whole life thinking of others and mostly, putting others' needs before my own.  It was part of my upbringing, the culture of what I was learned to do. Don't get me wrong, taking care of others is not a curse; it is, in fact, rewarding on many levels. It is still instilled in me, but that priority has changed.  
In 2016, I started my metamorphosis.  It was not on purpose.  I've always desired to own my own business, but I knew I could not afford to support my family if I quit my main job.  Instead, I started growing my business on weekends and late nights.  Many people will call it a "side hustle"; I now call it my expansion period.  Having the ability to change your work habits to gain what you need in order to grow is HUGE!

Here in 2020, I have allowed myself to flow. I embrace change and I am comfortable in it. I'm also more aware of what I need around me to facilitate growth in my personal and professional life. I have long envisioned my SPACE - a space where I can enjoy my love of the outdoors, pray, eat, work, and a place that radiates my personality and level of comfort - A SPACE TRULY FOR ME!
The transformation of my space is not just physical.  It was necessary that it feeds my emotional side. A friend recently told me that "you have to let people do their thing and just watch and support".  When I seem to fall back into the overly protective mom rituals (that's a tough habit to break) - I am reminded to  "Let them kids be!"

It has a Breakfast Cafe feel where I can relax before starting my busy dayl!

The sound of the outdoors is my background music while I enjoy a comfortable home workspace.

Birds in flight show the ability to embrace movement and change.

• Taking a more hands-off approach has truly helped me refocus my energy into my self-growth. My space reminds me that I embrace change because growth is often uncomfortable.  My space is my sanctuary, so I can be relaxed in my thinking and creative modes.  This decoration of space means a lot to me, since everything and anything I do is always reciprocal of many hours of prayer.  I put God first in my decisions.  I am well aware of what God has done in my life and fully acknowledge that if it was not for Him, I would not be the strong, independent woman I am today.  This space was created for me to growth my life and faith. ~ Carla

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