“Compassionate people ask for what they need. They say no when they need to, and when they say yes, they mean it. They’re compassionate because their boundaries keep them out of resentment.” ~Brene Brown

Life isn’t always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, or any other issue, you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow.

I believe that we humans come in layers. Each of those layers is in constant interaction with one another, never leaving us, and influencing our minds, thoughts, decisions, and behaviors.

A few years ago, inspired by my belief, I created a painting that, in my perception, represented how each layer is our lived experiences and how their continuous impact can shape the way we see ourselves, others, and our world.

The process can be challenging and mind-perplexing—but one that can be an extraordinarily reintegrative and rewarding journey of acceptance, openness, and compassion for ourselves and others.