"Power" As creatives, as women and as humans, we are taught that our capacity to help, to make a positive difference is severely limited. "I'm just one person," we're domesticated to think. "What can I do?" . The truth is that we have so much power, especially those of us with access to the kinds of devices that allow us to read this right now. We can and do impact those around us. And when we really accept that our choices make our lives what they are and spill over into helping countless others, we have a birth of conscience choice. . A well of love and desire to help has been building in me my whole life, but especially these past several days as I watch from afar my friends, chosen family and ohana on Hawaii Island deal with the challenges of volcanic rupture. . At first I felt powerless. Heartbroken. Distraught. What possible impact could we, who are miles away, have? . And then I rolled up my sleeves and got to work. . I'm making something special to help our sisters and brothers as they come to grips with loss, danger and putting the pieces back together. . I'll let you know when it's ready. . For now know this: You, I and WE are capable of helping, of making a tangible, real difference to real people right now. . Thank you for sharing this journey with me. It's time to shine our light even more brightly! Together we rise! . . . Photo © Denesa Chan. Thank you for not using without prior consent. Every print sold helps the ecosystem or species in the photo. . #puna #leilaniestates #prayforhawaii #tutupele #kilaueavolcano #prayforpuna #helphawaii #helppuna #helpbigisland #hawaiivolcanoesnationalpark #hvnp100 #hawaiivolcanoes #lava #pelegoddess #fireelement #weareallonepeople #peaceonearth #innerverse #lightwarrior #risesisterrise #spiritualawakening #heartcentered #soulhealing #majestytribe #heartisttribe #denesa #denesaphoto #creatingchangestartswithwillingness #youmattertomeandtotheworld #yourwholelifeisart🌺 (at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park)