Close to midnight deep thoughts

Still amazes me how Life has navigated me to here. Working on subjects I used to feel uncomfortable with - being around women, speaking my mind, using my body and skin as a light torch in service for helping others like me, like the girl that needed it back there.

“Who am I and what I am supposed to actually do?” are questions regularly passing my mind. “But if not this, then what?!”, a voice replies and encourages me to make just another step forward…

It’s like we pass diferent stages in our life - the pure, authentic soul that come in, to get lost in the externally molded persona supposed to fit in, to get back to that authenticity as the only sane way to live and to be.

Currently reading, observing and feeling a lot about women. Can you tell? About me as part of them. About them as subject of investigation and inspiration. About us as the creative, nurturing force through which that little thing called Life happens.

We’re not talking enough real talks if we’re in such state of constantly seeking it. Thirsty to sense it, hungry to be it. We ignore universal laws, ways of functioning, of being, reasons why things are the way they are.

Our creativity has the capacity to bring to physical form the yet unseen, however the laws of Life, of the purpose of duality will never change. The essential, the core remains. Swimming against the tide is pointless. What you are, who you are, why you’re here is what matters. Rest is societal dust.

How often is good to change your professional headshot?

Your professional headshot is often the first impression clients, collaborators, or potential employers have of you. Keeping it up to date ensures it accurately represents who you are and the image you want to project.

We live in a world where more people and potential clients see you first, daily or mostly online. Therefore the visuals that represent you, your brand and work work are crucial for connecting with your ideal clients and the success of your business.

There is not an exact timeline when you should update your headshot. Some people go years without doing it, but how often have you men a person that does not really look the same or younger as the photograph they use to represent them?

A good rule of thumb is to update your headshot every year or two. This timeframe allows for subtle changes in appearance, style, or professional branding to be reflected. However, there are a few instances when you should consider updating it sooner.

If you’ve made a significant change in your appearance, such as a new hairstyle, wearing glasses, or growing a beard, it’s a good idea to refresh your photo. Similarly, if your headshot no longer aligns with your industry or brand, for example, moving from a corporate to a creative role, it’s worth investing in a new one.

If you’re a person who is active on social media and use online marketing as one of your main promotional channels, who value their appearance and want to stay up to day and accurate with your followers and potential clients, a frequent headshot update is also required.

Your headshot is a visual extension of your professional identity. By keeping it current, you present yourself as someone who values authenticity and attention to detail. A high-quality, up-to-date headshot can make a lasting impression, so don’t hesitate to refresh it when needed.

Do you have any questions or want some help in choosing the accurate style for your brand? - Send me a message and let’s discuss your needs!

Do You Love Yourself?

Can you answer me this question truthfully?

Do you love yourself when you remove the clothes, the accessories, all the labels and pamper sessions you have done? Do you love yourself when it’s hard to love yourself? When you see your own mistakes, when you acknowledge all the pain you’ve caused, when all you want to do is hide from the world and even from yourself?

Do you love yourself when you’re not the best vision of you, when you’re in lack or down the negative spiral of thoughts? Do you love yourself when you’re blamed, shamed, taken for granted?

It’s easy to love yourself when things are going well, when you fell on top of the world, when you’re so happy and fulfilled that you forget how it feels to suffer. It’s easy to say to others “love yourself for who you are, for what you do, for what you’ve been through”, but do you feel the love when you say it to yourself?

Do you love yourself when you know you have to level up for your own good, when you know you can’t stay in the mud anymore? Do you love yourself when you go to bed alone for endless night in a roll, wondering why you’re not in a loving relationship or what you did wrong to all those who broke up with you blaming you?

Do you love yourself when you see how different you are from everybody you grew up with, from all the people you know your whole life - the family, the friends, all of them who are supposed to understand you the best and supports you in everything you do?

Do you love yourself when you don’t see the light at the end of the tunnel? Do you love yourself when your outside world feels complete but you feel emptier than even? Do you lovingly help yourself go through the darkness?

Loving yourself is not only about the pampering, belongings or being proud of yourself when things are going well. Truly loving yourself means doing it when the coin has flips the other way around.