As You Are

You Are Enough

Unresolved problems and goals not met can bring self-frustration making it hard to see that we are enough to get through anything. We can surprisingly encounter beautiful things in this state if we are willing to but we should be careful to not linger too long and resent ourselves so much so that it keeps us small. Resentment can deteriorate our souls if we don't use it as fuel to get closer to a breakthrough; clarity.

Not long ago, I was frustrated with myself because I wasn't owning and expressing what I really wanted to say. I know for a fact that it's a process to do and create the life I want to live but practicing clearing out all the blockages in my head isn't something that I look forward to all the time. It's heavy at times and it's easy or comforting for a little while to find excuses to avoid working on my shadows. Then, I remember that no one will save me from this and I don't have time, energy, or space to not allow my emotions to flow through me effectively. So yeah, we are capable enough to rise up but are we up for the challenge?

Today I invite you to join me by Loving on yourself wholeheartedly, and by letting the flow of this energy crack you open so that you can release who you truly are. And finally, by giving. Yes, give love through your actions and creations. Give love to something and someone to amplify your dream life and you'll free yourself into the amazing creator you were made to be. 

YOU ARE ENOUGH to challenge yourself, to find a safe space to do so, and people to support you to just be. See what you are made of and
Keep On Rising.

You are the Main Character

Are you feeling yourself? I hope so because it is THE TIME TO SHINE. Recognize and Accept that you are the most important and amazing person in your life, no matter what's happening right now. You are! You are the creatress, the muse, the storyteller. If you don't believe me it's because you probably need to do some visualization.

I've been through some experiences that got me in situations that I didn't desire but a miracle happened once I started rewiring my thoughts with the help of visuals. By setting my day with meditation, breathwork, floral tonics, movement, and journaling as well as implementing photos, videos, and even designs to direct my vision and mold my brain - I healed and I've changed. It's been a year since I got into this daily focus-driven practice. Visualization has brought many gifts since then; I'm seeing it in my love life, career, family, friends, community, and skies the limit! I don't see myself ever stopping this practice because I'm finally able to truly be proud to be me shamelessly and to uplift others more genuinely, with more compassion.

Don't get walked over because you felt you had to get small to feel loved and seen instead continue to shine your light day by day by being bold and simply YOU in all your glory. Take time to practice visualizing your dream life by getting your creativity going, using your talents, and opening your heart to the vibes coming through to motivate your actions guiding you to be better than ever.

You have what it takes and I'm here for it!

Much Love,

PRI

ps huge special thanks to Jazz the lovely muse in this series

Operation: In These Streets

I had the good fortune of photographing my darling muse and transgender advocate Joanna Cifredo. We hanged out and walked around Adams Morgan, Washington DC in an early afternoon looking for nooks and crannies to shoot in. It’s always a spiritual moment when you connect with another soul but it takes courage, wisdom and strength to be able to tap into our creative geniuses and get vulnerable together. I don’t take this creative act of self-expression through vulnerability lightly. I’m grateful and I will always cherish my time with this beautiful Boriqua Woman that I call friend.

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Rio: Visiting my Homeland

I was born in Rio de Janeiro in 1982. Even-though I’m living in the states now I try to now and then go back to visit my roots and connect with my family and friends there. It’s a crazy land full of magical people and beautiful creatures and things. There are many facets of my authentic self and this is part of it and I will forever be blessed and honored to be from my homeland Rio.

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“Then came the day when I looked into a mirror and saw ten thousand faces; in that moment I understood that my body not only holds a multitude of stories but that I also exist in many places and many times at once.” - Yung Pueblo

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