love

Included

Today I woke up to see that Trump has probably won the election. My first feeling: the US government is not God, and my sense of safety and belonging in this world does not come from anyone or anything else. Then, I felt tremendous joy and gratitude for all the love, unity and goodness these past months have shown, through every person who spoke up for others with no platform, and for those who have been rejected. You showed me a world where everyone is included.

As I ate breakfast, I listened to an interview with Brenee Brown on vulnerablinity and realized that it is time for me to show up as my full self. I will no longer hide who I am out of fear of rejection. I’ve been excluding myself from this human conversation, and it is time to finally present myself loud and proud.

I have a Republican Christian brother (son of my mother), whom I’ve listened to patiently for many years, and with whom I’ve never shared the truth of who I am. I am everything he rejects and judges as sinful. In “sparing” him from fully seeing me, I internalized his toxic beliefs.

Today, I believe Creation loves everything and everyone, including me: a gay, gender non-conforming woman who has taken 51 years to love herself.

It is good to meet you here, where we all belong!

Love to All

“When I was the stream,

When I was the forest,

When I was still the field,

When I was every hoof, foot, fin and wing,

When I was the sky itself,

No one ever asked me did I have a purpose,

No one ever wondered was there anything I might need,

for there was nothing I could not love. ”
— Meister Eckhart

Goodbye 2020

Although 2020 was a challenge for so many, it turned out to be a beautiful year for me. I was able to heal my relationship with friends and family, process my father's passing, and settle into a new home; I became an even greater fan of Muna, and enjoyed creating each one of your special commissions.

Thank you for making this year so special! I continue to be a jewelry artist because of your support and encouragement. May 2021 bring beauty, love and inspiration to your life!

Little Girl

Message to my younger self:

You can dress however you want

You can play however you want

You can love anyone you want

You can create anything you want

You can fly (it’s called running!)

You are a maker and a dream shaker

Stay full of yourself (no need to shrink to fit in)

Don’t wait for permission to do or be anything!

Follow what sparks you up (you will enjoy it and be good at it!)

If something or someone drains you, thank it and leave it

You are a force of nature, trust yourself.

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Father

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This is my father, Jorge Musi. He was born in Mexico City from Lebanese parents. For most of his life, he designed and built sculpted houses. One of his last projects is my favorite: his guest house in Santa María del Oro, Nayarit.

He is one of the most equanimous people I know, and he has always valued human connection above all else.

I love you dad!