What the heck is Umami anyways? Featuring, my creative process!
Umami (n): “a category of taste in food (besides sweet, sour, salt, and bitter), corresponding to the flavor of glutamates, especially monosodium glutamate.”
Aloha Sunshine,
From the way you hold a mug of coffee, to the way you sweep a paintbrush across the canvas, to the curvature of your goddess-sent smile, creation is everything you are. The way we, as a collective of individuals, process creation is expressed in a variety of forms and flows. The creative process is presented in so many different flavors, but doesn’t it appear that there is a baseline vibe to the way you create versus the vibe when I create? A totally individualized throughline that connects one piece to another, ultimately, connecting back to the creator. The vibes we express are so real and I feel that part of our expression has to do with our creative processes + the way we process creation.
It’s sort of like... umami... a flavor that is not entirely explainable and maybe not even relatable until you have had a real taste of it for yourself while it is being defined, yet it is something that so many rave about. I suppose, when you know, you know. Then, you can talk about it with others who know it as well. Then, leading more friends to a path of discovering this undefinable flavor to ultimately define the undefinable in conversation with others who now also know.
A chain reaction of realization of the same thing that is somehow connected and undefinable at the same time. This is the conversation I experience when talking to my friends from the Art Institute, as we all know each other’s work and authentic “vibe,” so no matter what subject matter or medium we are into these days, it is easy to tell who created what. A cultivated umami, per say, by simply attuning to our soul selves while processing creation into existence. The creative flow state.
It can be so beneficial to discuss how we process creation on this planet because it can only inspire more creation and more conversation about this nearly undefinable topic. When more are inspired to discover their own “flavor,” the world becomes a more innately sovereign and diverse space to reside in. Perhaps, even more harmonious as well because when all are individually in sync with authentic and natural ways of expressing self in flow. When there is free flow, there is less emotional constipation, as this type of surrender can allow emotions to flow through, instead of building up to later come crashing down.
I curated an Instagram Live today with Mariah Green Photography to talk about the general topic of “Creative Process,” so I thought it would be helpful to bullet point my conscious creative process to the best of my ability. It was surprisingly difficult to explain in words and in order, but I did it and I wanted to share in trust that something might inspire you!
Feel a formation of an idea in the ethers
A spark
A co-creation idea someone else is inspired by
Hang out with the idea and allow it to evolve as needed
Sometimes for seconds, sometimes even for months or years
Gather external and internal information
Inspiration
Reaching out to other professionals... Or Google haha
Meditation or Lucid Dreaming
The idea fully forms and it becomes tangible and/or attainable
Call to action
Supply Gathering and pre-external action
External action could be a pinterest board, people, connections, canvases, attire, seeds, a google doc, a reservation, location scouting, a calendar date, or a pen…
Show up
Relax the shoulders, take a deep inhale, then release all egoic expectations with the exhale. Simultaneously, allowing the forces within and the vibe of the day/project to be embodied.
Imagine steeping the skin and the spirit in the expansion of possibility and the unfolding of the project.
Surrendering to the highest good of all
Trust, smile, and ride the wave!
Feel the notion of gratitude from the heart + celebrate victoriously
These steps occur on both micro and macro levels. During a photo session, I am constantly channeling a stream of inspiration and information from external and internal sources, then translating it in the moment to achieve the overall direction or goal. To honor the vibes of the day and surrender to the highest good of all is what allows true spontaneous magick to unfold!
In short, I like to put the bones together and let the magick flesh out naturally.
When we are true to our own process, the vibe of the moment, and our authentic selves, it does not matter what we create, it will be an absolute extension of our divine soul self. Our souls create from such a deep place and when we sink into that space within, is when we shine the brightest. Trust!
Blissings,
Jayde
Spring medicine brought to you by the symbol of the hare.
Hello Gorgeous,
This past week, the symbol of the hare showed up in my life four different times. The hare showed up twice through my oracle deck and twice in the wild and I feel so inspired to share the medicine of this symbol with you, especially during this time!
Ironically, the card that hosts the symbol of the hare also represents “Spring,” which is incredibly timely since many of our physical realities are navigating the turn of the season into spring right now and the collective is budding in undeniably fresh ways of flowing.
I would love to share text from the oracle card I drew twice this past week, in trust that these words will bring the medicine you need for your authentic growth in this time:
Angels and Ancestors Oracle Cards
Spring
“See your seeds grow.
Embrace the change that is on the horizon. Allow your dreams to become reality.
Spring is an exciting time because it has so much potential. Animals are coming out of hibernation, flowers are pushing up through the soil and the days are getting lighter and brighter. The Spring card features a wild hare, because in Celtic animal medicine the hare brings intuition and rebirth. Hares are highly fertile beings and so their medicine can bring dreams to life.
You are ready to bring to life all of your ideas, inspirations and projects. You are moving into a space that allows you to really grow, expand and create in a way you’ve never done before. There are opportunities for abundance, including financial growth, and if you’re starting something new, prepare for a major expansion in your life and soul.”
There is so much to write about, like people’s super vivid dreams, realizations about the habitual self or the reptilian brain, empowerment through wild cold plunges, garden metaphors, devotion to your business in changing times, social media rituals...
...but, it is all absolutely connected, and I would like to keep this one short and sweet. Allowing the medicine of the hare to boundlessly lead the way.
Although, I must say before I exit this sharing space, there is a special feel in the air, as we bud into a new way of being and a new form of allowance. This feel in the air has everything to do with how individuals are showing up for themselves and others right now. Anchoring into their honest selves and moving beyond ancestral patterns. So, although we are cooped up in our homes or alone on river walks, the walls that no longer serve us are fading away. It is a time of self-connection, which magnifies trust in the most magnificent way. Through these energetics, my latest photo sessions have been turning up with unexpected rainbows, golden goddess light beams, and opalescent qualities, naturally in the frames — Pure, light refracting magick! Where are you finding unexpected magick right now?
Wrapping up with a huge, heart filled THANK YOU to all who are staying true to themselves, their businesses, and navigating this time with pure honesty, no matter how that shows up. You are wild by nature and authentic by code. I love you and I respect you and am looking forward to creating with you soon.
Blissings,
Jayde
Photos in this blog feature products from the wild harvesting skin care line, Curandera Collective
Navigating the changing state of consumerism through the subtleties of your business.
Hello Beloved Humans,
Can you feel that reverberation in your bones?
Can you feel that tingling deep in your DNA?
Can you feel your skin cocoon wrapping love around you?
Can you feel your womb calling for you to listen deeper?
Can you feel that thought in the ethers becoming tangible?
Can you feel your extremities wanting to bathe in the earth?
Can you feel your breath circulating throughout your being?
Can you feel that healing in the shift?
Can you feel the call?
Can you feel the open portal?
The world is shifting and so are you. Your offerings may find themselves stronger than ever before and feeling like they finally have a solid place in this world. You may also be feeling the uncomfortability of metamorphosis, wondering what color wings the shift will bring. Maybe hints of fear within the thought of the changes in consumerism because people are becoming more self reliant and your offering seemingly depends on people needing you. Thoughts within this polarized scale are all natural and all expected. That which is not sustainable is inevitably hanging on by threads and that which bears rich truth is bravely surfacing.
Consumerism is inevitably going to change once we crawl out of our homey cocoons. To predict the changes that will occur, are logically out of reach because the changes are truly up to the individuals of this planet day to day and how that will “equalize” upon the earth’s surface as a collective, in tandem with other earthly elements. This feels overwhelming in the current moments, but in breath, it is incredibly liberating. Allowing for new formations to flow.
Subsequently, to categorize the changes in micro or macro ways would even be obsolete because the subtleties are proving to be more powerful at this time than the in-your-face news blasts and the radical messaging, which brings me to the importance of the subtleties of your businesses and your offerings.
This is such a beautiful time to effortlessly sink deep into what it means to simply be. To alchemize into tangible wording and action what it means to offer your gifts to the world. To realize, for your authentic self, how energetic exchanges or monetary investments actually translate. On this note, when you own a business, we all know there are rules to be followed that have been made up by those in authority positions. To understand that each individual is an influencer no matter their chosen role on this planet, is to realize our greatness from a new height -- to see beyond the illusion, per say. Once the influencer role is adopted and realized, then it beacons collective action.
In other words, NOW, is the time when the subtleties of businesses, offerings, and products matter most and will continue to matter!
The subtleties show through as what allows these entities to be tangible and attainable. The subtle frequencies are found in the foundation and in the root intentions that are strewn throughout. These root intentions are what attract people to support certain businesses in this time of economic distress. This also means that if a client or consumer has not been in integrity with themselves, then they will default to other options -- i.e. a person who was once shopping at the farmer’s market then begins to shop at Walmart once crisis hits instead of honing their consumption patterns. This is no judgment to those who feel they must go that route to maintain survival because they are simply being shaken into true integrity with where they are currently operating from in moment to moment living. That example, to many healers and artisans, will be witnessed as the polarized side of the positive consumption shift. Point being, if you are receiving less business, please do not lower your integrity to meet those who are now shopping at walmart for their goods. Remain true to your integrity and simply innovate new outlets to share your offerings. Trust and honor in your offering now and always will ultimately attract those who are aligned with your vibe.
Lately, I have been seeing an abundance of innovations regarding sharing outlets. I have experienced sound bowl meditations, drum journeys, concerts, and interviews on Instagram Live that have been incredibly moving. Cacao ceremonies and business meetings have shown up through Zoom. Home gardens are becoming a buzz, which in return will bring more business to the small farmers because their product will be valued to a greater degree and so, so many more examples on the note of innovation. New, innovative offerings are reaching mass populations and totally shifting the world into a state of reformed flow. As a collective, we are like a river and although we are not in control of everything and always flowing towards the ocean, the subtleties are what shift a river over time. As particles in the river, we are able to create the resounding shifts we wish to see in the world as we flow along this journey together.
As I have said in a past blog post, all people are intuitive if they consciously know it or not. You know your worth and you know the truth that holds your offerings together, so hang in there and most importantly, put forth an image that represents authentic truth — supporting the actualized integrity of our communities, our people, our planet, and our economic structures.
To accommodate this time and to highlight your beautiful offerings, I am currently taking special requests regarding a stock imagery collection that I have been slowly adding to. This option allows me to offer high quality imagery with more flow, less structure, and without the investment of an entire branding session. All of the stock imagery is generic in brand. This way all the imagery can be utilized for light-filled messaging of all genres. If you are interested in getting brand specific with imagery, let’s talk!
To check out the most recent utilization of recently requested stock images, go to @fe.earthtobody on Instagram.
The vibe the world sees on your social media platforms definitely matter in our world today and your offering is worth translating integral truth. Plus, it is so fun utilizing a tool such as instagram to share imagery and messaging that is in resonance with your authentic offerings!!!
Please reach out if you have any questions regarding offerings, requests, or visions.
Blissings,
Jayde