Susi is a yogi, an artist, a mom, a teacher, a dreamer, and a doer. When she sets her mind to something, it happens. Today I want you to meet this source of light and hear how she creates time in her day for some meditation, gratitude, journaling, and the creation of some pretty awesome jewels from her new line HoneyBird Jewelry.
Everyone has a story... What is yours?
My story is a journey to find peace. I had a need to understand what I have control of and how I react to situations and people. This world can send you a lot of confusing vibes but for me, yoga has taught me how to listen and be more in tune with my own thoughts, emotions, and my physical body. I am more able to take a step back when making decisions and notice how I'm feeling so I can take care of myself and therefore take care of those that need me. I have had to forgive people that have hurt me by understanding that it wasn't me who was suffering. It was them and that whole story of pain and destruction wasn't my story, it was theirs to resolve and to heal.
How does meditation help you keep peace of mind?
Meditation helps me to tune in to myself, my thoughts, and my own heart. My emotions become less about the energy of that emotion and more about an awareness of the emotion. I become more present and able to live with the ebb and flow of life.
What role does journaling play in your daily practice?
I don't know my own thoughts until I begin to write them down. Journaling allows me to reflect and notice patterns of thought, habits that may be holding me back, or put ideas into concrete thoughts and establish goals for growth. I've used a form of visual or written journals since I was in high school. Sometimes I draw or write down words that come to mind, other times I just begin writing and see what emerges.
Where do you find inspiration?
I'm inspired by bad ass women like Miss Priss who opened Vesta Movement, my friend Laura who designs and manufactures purses by hand of incredible quality (Very Fine South), and my teacher Neda who started Tough Love Yoga where so many people have found a community and a place to grow and transform through yoga. That is where I learned to love myself and to go after my dreams and make shit happen. I am also inspired by my friend Hope Cross Dezember, the beautiful soul behind Hope for Steve - a foundation for her husband who was diagnosed with ALS.
How do you stay positive?
I know that life is a journey, life is a delicate dance of ups and downs and I know that change is really the only thing that we can be sure of and I try to go with the flow. Everything that happens in life - every person is there for a reason. Even really hard times are meant to be a lesson to help you get to your most authentic self. And who doesn't want that?
What is your favorite beauty secret?
My favorite beauty products by are Beautycounter. Their products are gentle on my skin, toxic-free, and smell amazing. My skin has never looked better! Aside from that, art and yoga are my beauty secret. It's what keeps me feeling young, happy and confident. I think that's what is truly beautiful about a woman.
What are you grateful for today?
I'm grateful for the incredibly strong and creative women in my life that are helping to guide me as I launch my new line of jewelry. They have all stepped up to offer me help, advice, and even materials that I may need. I have so much support right now and am reminded daily of how lucky I am to have the family and friends that I have who are always lifting me up. Even my son is involved, he helped me come up with my business name, HoneyBird Jewelry.
We love Susi! Please follow her on Instagram @honeybirdjewelry to see her handmade collection of necklaces and other fun stuff. Also, if you must know, we are planning a collab on a new project involving... wait for it... yoga journals!
* Also, if you truly want to see good overcome evil, head over to Hope for Steve and read the amazing story written by Steve's wife, Hope.
* If you are in Atlanta, take a tour of Tough Love Yoga or catch one of Susi's classes!
* Support small businesses and check out Very Fine South for the most BEAUTIFUL handmade leather bags on the planet
*To kick some serious booty, check out Vesta Movement
*As always, check out my website to purchase your OWN Prayer & Gratitude Journal at Elizabeth Edmiston Paper
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