Strong in Spirit IFAM I appear with blue skin

I appear with blue skin

The embroidery is done in a variety of stitches in lavenders

This work of art was designed and crafted by María Ofelia Raczán Chajón

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

I am grateful for those seasons of discomfort

Strong in Spirit IFAM I appear with blue skinAccording 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