The Soundtrack to My Soul: Finding My Rhythm in the Chaos

Hey besties! Happy Saturday, November 15th, 2025! It's just past 9 AM here in LA, and the weekend vibes are already hitting different. Sipping my oat latte, and honestly, after all the deep dives we've been doing this week, my brain feels like it's finally caught a breath.

Yesterday, we talked about how my blueprint is finally making sense, how it's this living, breathing thing that's constantly unfurling. And that got me thinking about something else that’s been a constant in my life, especially lately, that feels intrinsically linked to this whole "Mastery" phase: music.

It sounds a little random, right? But hear me out. When I'm designing, I always have music playing. When I'm doing yoga, when I'm just chilling, even when I'm having those deep, reflective moments we've been documenting here – there's usually a soundtrack. And I'm realizing that the music I gravitate towards, the songs that hit me just right, actually mirror where I'm at in my own evolution.

For a while there, especially when I was super stressed and trying to force things, my playlists were all over the place – a lot of angry pop-punk, some melancholic indie, a real emotional rollercoaster. It was like my internal chaos was manifesting in my Spotify queues. But lately, as I've been leaning into the "imperfect stitch," embracing my "crew," and seeing "obstacles" as design elements, my music taste has started to… mellow out? Not in a boring way, but in a more grounded way.

I'm finding myself drawn to more soulful R&B, some chill lo-fi beats, even some classic jazz when I need to focus. It's like my soul is craving a rhythm that reflects the flow I'm trying to cultivate in my life. It's less about escaping the chaos and more about finding a way to dance within it.

This "Mastery" phase isn't just about what I'm creating or who I'm becoming; it's about the feeling of it all. And right now, that feeling is a lot like a perfectly curated playlist – a mix of upbeat tracks for when I'm feeling confident, some slower jams for reflection, and even a few bops for when I just need to let loose. It’s about finding my own unique rhythm and letting it guide me.

So yeah, next time you're trying to figure out where you're at, just check your playlist. You might be surprised at the soundtrack your soul is playing. Time to go find some new tunes for this unfolding masterpiece! 💖✨