more about me...

everyone’s unique - what fuels our soul can look different to each of us…and may or may not change for any of us over time…

what fuels your soul? ...nature ...photography/art/digital art ...community (care) ...self-care ...empathy ...compassion ...naps ...food (eating/cooking it) ...music …movement ...time to be ...being present (mindfulness) …intuition/knowing/sensing ...hope ...finding joy ...beneficial intentions ...these are just some what fuels mine ...what fuels yours?

why am i here?

now, and in the times to come (for many anyway!), i feel it's more important - than ever - to remember/learn/find/acknowledge, make and take time for, what fuels our souls. what brings us a sense of joy, peace, ease, hope, inspiration, calm, clarity, connection …even if fleeting …even if seemingly ‘small’. ...what keeps us looking towards and shining our own lights within ourselves and out into the world...

my name is sonya (she/her), and i’m just someone exploring what it’s like being here in this realm, in this body, in this present time - which is sometimes very challenging ya’ll!!! …and/but …other times very beautiful!!! - ideally learning, healing, growing, sharing ...sometimes digging through the layers of life - other times getting lost in the wonder of it ...staying curious, remaining hopeful and joyful as often as possible - while also understanding and holding space for these, for many, very, intense times of various uncertainties

what do i hope to do here?

in this space, i intend to share pieces of what has fueled my soul in the past, what’s fueling my soul in the present and what may fuel my soul for the future. …and to hear about what fuels your soul if you wish to share!! this will also be a space to share my photography, art and digital art. any/all images or video posted here come from my soul …to yours - unless credited to a different creator.

this is intended to be a welcoming, kind, compassionate, empathetic space for folks…everyone… including those from BIPOC communities, white folks, LGBTQIA+ communities, straight and cis-gender folks...as well as folks of all body sizes, shapes and abilities, and neuro-divergent folks, …and/but…also those called to, curious about, and/or interwoven with metaphysical/(para)normal/spiritual ways of being (because that will be a part of what you'll find here as well) - EVERYONE - as long as you come from a space and place of kindness, love and compassion for all of these folks, and a connection to, curiosity about, and/or openness to connection with spirit - that i believe, is always around us, helping guide and protect us through our various lessons and paths of life here in the 3d and beyond. that last piece isn't for everyone, and that's okay, not everything is nor needs to be...we all have our own paths to follow.

i consider myself a lifelong student, and teacher - and i think all folks are in their own ways over time - may we share, nurture and care …grow together …helping one another drop down and anchor strong roots of support, encouragement, compassion, and joy - to help grow a world where we can all shine our lights - with souls fueled by love, hope, joy, community care, self-care, healing, learning - for sure surviving - ideally, thriving...

(PS - the shirt in this pic i took is from Sacred Grounds Coffee House in Lily Dale, NY where i was blessed to be able to be the artist in residence 08/11/25-08/15/25...what an absolutely deeply, beautiful week on so many levels (along with delicious, quality food, drinks, conversations and connections from within the coffee house!). nestled within the spiritualist community of Lily Dale Assembly in northwestern NY...if this is your kind of thing, i highly recommend a visit if you're ever able.)