Karina Nistal
Bio
A deep thinker who is always curious; sharing experiences and thoughts through stories and perspectives.
Stories (30/0)
Thriving as an Artist
There's so much that comes with choosing the career path as an artist. There's so much you don't learn until you start living out the experience. There are many people in your life who won't understand the sacrifices that come with what you're doing, the time constraints of not being able to make social events, or even family events on occasion. People will judge you for the decisions you make and the conditions you've chosen. Whether it's preserving your energy, saving your money, or being a minimalist. As someone who is living their dreams I'm not so concerned with materialistic things as many people are around me. There will be times you feel torn and misunderstood as an artist. You'll watch the news and wish you could do better for the world. There will be so many times you'll contemplate going back to a 9-5 for the security and benefits. Then you'll think about how far you've come and you won't want to part-time your dream, even if your journey is different.
By Karina Nistal3 months ago in Journal
Open Letter to Women All Over
I've been in a very pensive place thinking about the state of Women's Reproductive Rights in our country. I've been thinking about all women. Especially the young women who haven't even had the chance to live or make that choice yet (now I hope you'll never have to). I have been thinking about the older women who fought for my generation and preceding generations to have the rights that are now gone. I know everyone will have an opinion. I don't want to make this about politics, but I can't help but to feel that this is an attack on women. That we've been stripped of an unequivocal right. A right to our own bodies. A right to a "freedom" in a country we call home.
By Karina Nistal11 months ago in Longevity
Open Apology
Today while I was meditating, it hit me that I needed to work a little deeper on my forgiveness. It's easy to walk around carrying so much weight until the burden becomes too heavy. I don't want that to be me. I don't want to be a prisoner of my own cell. I had to start by remembering to forgive myself.
By Karina Nistalabout a year ago in Longevity
Courage is Required to Live
It's been ages since I've blogged. I've been processing. There's so much to process right now in our world and even my own world. I've been meditating deeply, praying daily, and journaling often. I've been focused on keeping myself hopeful and happy. Sometimes I have so much to share but have a hard time organizing my thoughts. There are two themes that keep recurring for me - that's courage and power. Not only do we need courage to live this life but we have to remember to acknowledge our power often.
By Karina Nistalabout a year ago in Motivation
Grief
I recently lost my father. It's been the heaviest and most difficult experience I've ever had to face. You wish the world would stop and give you time to grieve but it won't. We live in a "Carry on" society and although I've had tons of support, I can't help but to feel like there's a long, lonely road ahead.
By Karina Nistal3 years ago in Families
Tryin to do me
It's been a whirlwind of a year. Every year I feel like I'll be more equipped to handle life's challenges. Then I realize with a lot of effort and knowledge of self I am, but it's never easy. I've had so many times this year where I've felt defeated, purposeless, and just disappointed with where I am. I know these can be somewhat normal feelings as long as you're not stuck in this feeling; in believing this "norm" is where you belong.
By Karina Nistal3 years ago in Motivation
Read This If You're Having a Bad Day
This one goes out to you. To the person who is trying to stay positive. To the person who is trying to make ends meet. To the single mom working doubles and overtime to provide for her kids. To the dad who was misjudged hoping to be granted visitation. To the person working long hours to prove themselves to a boss that keeps overlooking them. To the person who's been saving money to buy a car or put a deposit on a new place and something keeps coming up. To the lonely person who wishes they had a partner to be able to rely on. To the person who keeps fighting for their health day after day. To the person who feels like giving up. This one's for you.
By Karina Nistal4 years ago in Motivation
Depression Is Real
Depression is attacking our generation. It's so easy to feel defeated. We can dread getting out of bed. Dread going to work at our jobs. Dread taking a long commute to get there or dread being around certain people. We can dread certain situations. Dread our obligations. There are a variety of situations that can make us completely unhappy. Especially if they seem to draw out for a long time.
By Karina Nistal4 years ago in Psyche
Affirmations
We underestimate ourselves. We live in a society that conditions us to believe in something greater than ourselves. Sometimes it has an effect to believe in something bigger than us. It can give us hope. Sometimes we can feel so clouded with everything around us it can send a ripple through our minds that can make us feel defeated. It can be hard to discern the truth.
By Karina Nistal4 years ago in Motivation
