Breathe Through It: Reflections from a Week of Transition

This week’s Weekly Inspiration Wednesday looked a little different. We had just arrived in El Salvador — not with boxes and a moving truck, but with too many suitcases, surfboards, and hearts wide open to the unknown. Amid the overwhelm of setting up a new life with just the basics, I found myself without my usual books or setup… but I did have my breath — and that turned out to be more than enough.

With no plan and a whole lot of emotions, I decided to go live anyway. I shared the story behind my Breathe design — a piece that holds deep meaning for me. It was born during a season of pain and healing after an emergency surgery to remove a large cyst and one of my ovaries. The pain from that experience — both physical and emotional — taught me just how powerful our breath can be when everything else feels out of control.

During that recovery, I wrote down words that helped me stay grounded. I recently found that old note sheet and brought it with me — without even realizing how much I’d need those words again.

I read them live during our session, and I’m sharing them again here with you now.

🌬️ Why I Shared This Live

In that moment, breathing became my medicine, my anchor, and my reminder that I’m still here—still healing, still creating. These moments were captured as I shared the practice live from our new home in El Salvador.

I was nervous. There was no outline, no perfect setup, just me — breathing, speaking from the heart, and remembering that sometimes, the tools we need most are the ones already within us.

It reminded me that we can pause — wherever we are, even in the middle of transition — and simply breathe through it. That is what this week’s message was really about. And if you're in a season of change, grief, healing, or just uncertainty… this is for you too.

🎥 Watch the Live Here:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKqWTiBMtWo/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

💌 Let’s Stay Connected

I wanted to leave you with two breathing tools I’ve leaned on again and again. Whether you’re navigating stress, grief, or a big transition — these simple rhythms can bring you back to center.

If you’d like to follow along for more reflections like this, weekly creative drops, and the story behind my art and designs, I’d love to stay in touch. You can explore more at:
👉 www.purposefuldreamer.co

You are allowed to pause. To breathe. To begin again.

With love and purpose,
Karina 💛