Strong in Spirit IFAM Just as they safeguard the

Just as they safeguard the natural balance

I appear with blue skin

I discover how wonderful life can be

I know the easiest path is to surrender to pessimism or let myself be influenced by the opinions of others

Strong in Spirit IFAM Just as they safeguard theAccording to the Maya worldview, we are all born accompanied by a nahual: a protective guide, an energy that reflects our essence and stays with us throughout life. Mine is Toj, a symbol of sacred fire, gratitude, reconciliation, and the pursuit of balance. Creating my portrait became an act of introspection. With each stitch, I felt Tojs presence as a flame within me, reminding me to be grateful for life, for the path I have traveled, and to