"Not what you do, but how you do what you do determines whether you are fulfilling your destiny."
Eckhart Tolle
Our inner world is like roots beneath the soil — unseen, yet shaping everything we are.
We shape our lives every single day. Being a creator—someone who truly lives—isn’t about the task itself, but the intention behind it. When we act with presence, care, and love, something shifts. That’s why we are moved by the characters in films, by athletes giving their all, or by people devoted to something larger than themselves. We recognize that force, that longing to make a difference—because it lives in all of us..
Think back to moments when someone went beyond their “role.” Maybe they touched you, showed unexpected kindness, or simply radiated joy. I’ll never forget a street cleaner in Ponta Delgada, Azores. He swept the streets while singing, glowing with happiness. He wasn’t just cleaning—he was spreading life. And I’ve also met the opposite: people stuck in resistance, carrying frustration that affected everyone around them.
I’ve lived both sides myself. Resistance—when I felt I was in the “wrong” place, cut off from flow and my inner energy. And flow—those moments of pure presence and joy in the simplest acts, no matter the task. Sometimes our detours are really invitations to find our way home.
One of my bigger turning points—and a deeper understanding of intention and inner connection—came in an unexpected place: a cemetery. In that stillness, beyond performance and expectations, I reconnected with myself. Life often gives us exactly the conditions we need, even if they don’t arrive in the way we planned. That silence gave me strength, clarity, and a new closeness to life itself.
It’s never about the role you have—whether you’re gardening, working at a register, or standing behind a camera capturing a grand natural scene. What truly matters is who you are in the moment, the energy and intention you carry within you. The quality of life isn’t defined by titles or tasks, but by the presence and essence you choose to live from. And it’s never too late to shift—every day, every second offers new opportunities to adjust your intention, your energy, and the way you see yourself. New chances to shape the person you want to be. True creativity and meaning grow from within—from accepting where you are, who you are—and choosing to create flow from there. When you live this truth, everything changes.
And still, it’s never something that happens once and for all. It’s a continuous practice—reminding yourself of who you are and the energy you want to bring into the world. Not a quick fix, but a way of living where life itself feels more like a teammate than an opponent.
If you’d like a gentle reminder of your own energy and creative flow, I’ve created a guide: Create from Within – A Gentle Guide to More Presence and Creative Flow.
Inside, you’ll find 5 simple practices—just a few minutes a day—that can help you reconnect with your inner energy and open the door to inspired creation. Many notice a shift after about 30 days of consistent practice, and the more you let these small rituals become part of your everyday life, the deeper that sense of flow can grow.
Inside, you’ll find 5 simple practices—just a few minutes a day—that can help you reconnect with your inner energy and open the door to inspired creation. Many notice a shift after about 30 days of consistent practice, and the more you let these small rituals become part of your everyday life, the deeper that sense of flow can grow.
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All creation starts from within. What is art without the artist, without the feeling and intention behind it? Technique is secondary—the emotion is what makes it resonate. Start creating your life from the inside out.