We are three women who, like you, are coursing through life, aiming to be better versions of ourselves everyday. Rio de Rosas may mean different things to us, but at its core, it is all about growth.
My life is a series of tales of bravery - being brave enough to serve, to fire up my confidence, to let go of the things that no longer serve my values, and to go where my heart smiles.
I am a person full of “what ifs", but I was reminded not to doubt especially amidst this challenging time. As Joshua 1:9 says,
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Knowing that I am not alone in this journey, I found the courage to take the risk and follow my childhood dream of having a flower shop. This season, I vow to keep stretching myself, dump the doubt, and be brave. The beginning of this project is a step of incredible bravery for me. And from this point onwards, I will keep choosing the courageous path, one step of faith at a time.
Growing in creativity.
As a child, I have always loved to create things – my own paper dolls, coloring book, and other makeshift toys. However, as I grew older, I sought a different path. I shied away from things that are indefinite and abstract, and fixated on functionality and precision. I have lost touch with that ingenious child who thrived in crafts and imagination.
Creativity is something I thought I’ve already lost after years of focusing on the technical side of things… but the appreciation of art never left me. It is then that I realized, I haven’t lost it after all – it was just buried underneath the clutters of practical life. Now, I want to look beyond the obstructions. This project is a start – a declaration that I am willing and ready to rekindle that fascination in creating beauty with my hands, and to reconnect with the dormant artist in me.
Growing in versatility.
If I were to illustrate my life, it would be a landscape with a great river in its midst. On one side lived the former me: the one who is hesitant to try new things, just enjoying the safety of her set ways, perfectly content with what she has and where she is. But she knows she can't stay stagnant. In order to get anywhere, she must step out of her comfort zone.
When that old version of me finally crossed the waters and overcame the limits that I have set for myself, a whole new view of the world opened before me. On the other side of that river emerged a more flexible and dependable me, a person who sees opportunity in life’s unpredictability. This time, I can explore more and embrace change. I learned to keep trying, keep learning, and keep growing. To me, this project is a challenge to step into something I have never done before. This can be daunting but I am willing to take it... because if others can, so do I.
Rio de Rosas is a starting point, and we'd love for you to join us on this journey of growth.
