I wasn’t okay and that’s okay

Last September, life threw me a challenge I never saw coming—my retina completely detached, leading to a series of surgeries to repair it. Right now, my vision in my left eye is far from perfect—blurry, wavy, distorted, and sometimes double. It might improve over time, or it might not. Recovery is a slow process, and it can take up to three years to know the full outcome.

Since this happened, I haven’t painted—not because I don’t want to, but because healing has taken priority. That said, life doesn’t stop just because things get tough, and neither do I. I’m still in recovery for a few more weeks, and when the time is right, I’ll see where this new reality takes me—on my own terms.

In light of all this, I’ve also made another important decision. My website is going through a change, and I’ve decided to stop offering shamanic healings. While this work has been deeply meaningful, it also takes a toll on my health and triggers my fibromyalgia pain. It’s time to prioritize my well-being.

But one thing remains the same—I’m still selling my art online. Art has always been a big part of my journey, and when I pick up the brush again, I have no doubt this experience will shape my work in ways I never expected. (Please check out the new available unique  acrylic and mixed media paintings on my website.)

At the same time, I can’t help but notice how this personal journey reflects what’s happening in the world. We’re living in uncertain times—both in the UK and globally—and this is not a time to remain passive or disconnected. Just as I can’t afford to stay stuck in sadness over my vision loss, we, as a society, can’t afford to turn away from what’s happening around us.

We are role models for the next generation—the children who will inherit the future we create today. That means staying engaged, aware, and willing to adapt, even when things feel overwhelming. The world is shifting, and we all have a role to play.

For now, I’m taking things one day at a time, embracing the uncertainty, and trusting that every challenge—whether personal or global—teaches us something important. Thanks for being here, and as always, I appreciate your support.

Maricarmen