My personal journey in consciousness began in college days, while I was studying Costume & Fashion Design in Moscow. I realized that the meditations helped me with focus on theoretical studies and facilitated the opening of my creative side when I was in a state of stagnation. On the other hand, my emotional state improved every time I practiced mindfulness on a regular basis and it significantly helped me deal with the stress of the pressure of the intensive college program. I managed to find a  perfect inner emocional and mental balance and with the ease  graduated with honors, winning several design competitions and got a dream internship and very soon after, a job offer above my expectations - a position as a costume designer at Mosfilm, the largest film company in Russia. At the age of only 21 I have already achieved important goals in my professional life. The practices of mindfull creation led me to study at the best design school in the world - St. Martins College of Art and Design in London, obtain a new professional internship and design assistant position in a prestigious fashion house in the heart of the Mecca of fashion - London. At 23 years old, another dream leap achieved and a broader vision of life openned up. I felt fulfilled, happy and empowered at such a young age. Through mindful approach, I learned two new foreign languages, Italian took me only 3 months and Spanish in 6. Later I continued creating my personal life, happily married, becoming a mother, opening my first company, Pantyushina atelier in a paradisiacal place on the Pacific Coast of Mexico, Puerto Vallarta. Reaching the end of the list of professional drems before the age of 30, I faced a personal crisis, accompanied by the reevaluation of important values in life. As a result, I left my profession as a fashion designer and dedicated myself to the cultural development of a young city - Cancun. The need to do something useful with my life, helping the community, the country where I lived, where I felt at home, filled my heart and gave me new meaning. Every morning in this period of my life I began with meditations, visualizations, more than ever, inspiring myself and feeling alive and happy. Starting from scratch at age 31, I immersed myself in the world of non-profit organizations in the cultural field. I studied Sustainability for NGOs at the Carribean University and Startegic Administration at ANAHUAC University, doing social work with great satisfaction and love, finally heading the Board of Trustees for Culture and the Arts of Cancun. Once again I achieved professional and self-realization while becoming a mother for the second time. My second breakthrough happened right before COVID arrived, in 2019. At the time, I was working as the Art Director for a corporate chain of luxury hotels with an artistic concept. I was fully immersed in my passion for supporting local artists by creating opportunities to connect with the tourism industry. Through a nonstop series of festivals, exhibitions, happenings, concerts, and shows, I aimed to showcase authentic Mexican culture to international tourists. I was burning with passion for what I was doing because it had meaning—not only for me but also for the community and the image of Mexico that I was promoting. I cherished this country deeply. However, I became trapped in an addiction to my work. Even when I was with my family, I found it nearly impossible to relax. Weekends and vacations felt like battles to put down my phone and detach from the demands of my job. The burnout began to take a toll: my immune system weakened, I was constantly falling ill, my sleep patterns were disrupted, and I experienced frequent tachycardia. Realizing I needed a change, I began attending art sessions with my older son on Saturdays. Together, we explored new mediums under the guidance of a talented local artist. These moments brought me back to myself—they were my sanctuary. I found peace and flow in our sessions, much like the fluid art we were creating. Encouraged, I experimented with larger canvases, and soon, I felt confident enough to share my work with friends. Then, something wonderful happened. I received an invitation to exhibit my art as a solo artist in Puerto Vallarta. Around the same time, another milestone occurred: I sold my first artwork to a collector for over $1,000 USD. These two moments were independent of each other but equally significant—they confirmed that I was on the right path and gave me the confidence to pursue a new direction in life. I made the bold decision to leave my high-level corporate job and fully embrace life as an artist. I painted every day, preparing for my exhibition. For inspiration, I traveled to Art Basel and other art fairs in Miami, and I built my first portfolio website. I transitioned from being an employee to offering my decorative art skills and expertise to hotels as an independent artist. By the time COVID hit, I had significant art orders and continued to paint while leveraging digital marketing to promote my work. In 2020–2021, I participated in three international art fairs—Monte Carlo, Paris, and Madrid—and was represented by galleries in Mexico, the USA, and Spain. Over that period, I sold more than 20 artworks. I also launched a swimwear line featuring my watercolor prints, which performed well in online sales and boutique orders in Cancun and Naples. This project brought my family to this charming, quiet, and clean town, where we relocated in the summer of 2021 with our two kids and two adopted cats. We have never regretted the move. Three years later, I’m still painting, writing, and illustrating children’s books. I’ve published art books, held exhibitions, and expanded my market through new gallery partnerships both locally and beyond. My latest achievement includes representation by a gallery in Atlanta and the creation of two new art series, Living Souls and Multitude, both rooted in the concept of mindful painting. In addition to my artistic pursuits, I began teaching art three years ago, serving the local community by instructing over 100 children and organizing annual kids’ art exhibitions at the Naples Children’s Museum. My journey has been transformative, and I feel immensely grateful for how it has unfolded. Now, at 42 years old, two successful careers behind me, I dedicate myself to living a quiet life in Naples, Florida, with my family, working only a few hours a day, generating enough income to enjoy every moment with my growing up children, painting, organizing cultural events and teaching art and the wonders of conscious life. I am constantly creating new projects because  I know exactly  the purposes of my life, my tasks and my spiritual duties. I am here to share, communicate and teach people the easiest way to be happier and live a full life through art and mindfulness.