A note about consent: Iām sharing the backdrop for a new offering, Time Devotionā¢ Renewal Kit this week. It will be followed up with a three-email series over the coming days.
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My friend Cher Hale from Ginkgo PR, has a new offering that you might be interested in if visibility is a focus for you right now. In her new workshop series, sheāll answer questions like:
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How do you find the right shows to pitch, especially ones that are values-aligned?
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How do you condense your multiple careers, interests, and 10+ years of experience into a few sentences?Ā
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How do you land spots on noteworthy shows without a big network or influential connections?
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How do you avoid tokenizing yourself?
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How do you write a subject line + a pitch that stands out in overflowing inboxes?
If it sounds aligned, you can learn more about it here.
Enrollment closes: Friday, October 18.
Dear Beautiful Wildlings,
I’ve sat here lately with a kind of sadness that doesnāt find easy words, witnessing our worldās crises ā from relentless climate chaos to deepening divides and unthinkable violence.Ā
The latest wave of deadly, topological remapping weather extremes brought new vocabulary that I donāt want to learn: Fujiwara effect, atmospheric rivers ā phrases reminding us of shifting realities we shouldn’t have to endure.Ā
And in the same breath, wars, rage, and unthinkable genocide cast shadows over communities and lands, from my beloved Mesoamerica to Palestine, Lebanon, Nicaragua, DRC, Syria, and South Sudanā¦ names and places where people should be living, thriving, yet are forced into unimaginable suffering.Ā
It all feels so heavy, so relentless.
For me, this heaviness presses on a question we all face: How do we keep going when everything feels fractured?
Iāve been feeling my way through this by reconnecting to the heart of my work, asking myself how I can show up fully ā even if āfullyā looks different right now.
And in that questioning, I kept coming back to Time. Not as a thing to control, but as a relationship I want to celebrate.
My response-ability in these moments is to double down on whatās most precious, to commit more deeply to the work weāre here to do. Honoring Time as a friend, reconnecting to our bodies, and unmasking our authentic selves have been my anchor and a way to carry forward the vision I want to share with each of you.
Because, even in a world that feels increasingly precarious, our work is still needed.Ā We are still needed.
So I returned to my foundations, to the heart of what I believe about Time, Energy, and Creative Flow.
Coming Back to Our Core in Chaos
One thing I know to be true: when we meet these challenging times with a deeply rooted connection to ourselves and our passions, we find power in places we didnāt think to look. The world may spin, and expectations may pull us in different directions, but when we align with our true rhythm, an unwavering strength emerges.
This work wasnāt born from theory ā it grew out of lived experience.Ā
I’ve been in that space of juggling too much, trying to be productive while staying true to what my heart calls me to do. So much of my journey was about undoing that old way of pushing through and learning how to weave gentleness, rest, and receptivity into my practice and purpose.Ā
Much was forced as I learned how to navigate living in a body disabled by pushing through over and over. It was about learning that I didnāt need to fit into the worldās idea of a “productive person” ā I just needed to devote myself to what truly mattered.
What If You Saw Time as a Sacred Being?
When life feels fragile, leaning into our work can be powerful. But weāve been told that devoting ourselves to our work means being more productive, hustling harder, and doing all the things. And maybe youāve felt that pull, too, to rush and fill every second with āimportantā things.
But I relate to Time differently now. And in these last few weeks, that sense has only gotten stronger. Time isnāt something to fit neatly into blocks or to hack into submission. Itās something that asks for respect, for intention, and ā when weāre able ā for devotion.
I created the Time Devotionā¢ Renewal Kit for revolutionary leaders, writers, and creatives like you because Iāve seen the difference it makes when we center Time as something sacred.Ā
This isnāt about adding hours to the day or forcing yourself into a productivity spiral. Itās about learning to approach your work and energy with intention, with awareness, and with a commitment to what matters most.
Thatās how the Time Devotionā¢ Renewal Kit came to life, weaving together core practices Iāve cultivated over the years ā ones that bring us back to our center, to our authentic flow.
I built this offering with you in mind for when life feels like too much, for when the chaos seems unrelenting, for those of us needing immediate triage to show up in our purpose without burnout.
Because we can hold space for both ā both grief and strength, both peace and purpose.
Embracing the Power of Presence, Not Pressure
When weāre out of sync with Time, everything feels like a battle. We push, we hustle, we chase ā but the truth is, weāre fighting ourselves.Ā
So hereās my invitation: rather than pushing harder or holding yourself to unrealistic ideals, what if you gave yourself permission to slow down? To create from a place of presence instead of pressure?Ā
āThese times are urgent, let us slow down.ā BĆ”yĆ² AkĆ³molĆ”fĆ©
This isnāt about adding more to your plate or burning out in the name of productivity. Itās about honoring our unique timing, our bodies, and the work weāre here to do ā even in a world that feels out of control. Because it IS out of our control. And we can all show up today with our precious gifts. This is what Time asks of us.
Each of you holds a vital piece of what we need to move forward. Whether youāre creating art, leading change, or simply navigating the beauty and heartbreak of these times with integrity, your voice matters. And I believe we all have gifts worth honoring and sharing, especially now.
So, this is my offering to you: to help you reconnect with your own sacred rhythm, your unique creative flow, and the wellspring of energy within you.
This is about more than a toolkit; itās about learning to listen to what Time and your ancestors are asking of you, reclaiming your energy from the draining pressures around us, and igniting that creative spark that never truly dies ā it just needs your nurturing breath to rekindle.
Time Devotionā¢ isn’t just a kit. It’s a companion, a steady hand, and a reminder that even as the world feels fragmented, we can be whole.
Hereās why it works:
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Time Alignment: Reconnect with what matters most by grounding your choices in your values. Instead of managing every minute, you start honoring the rhythms that guide you.
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Energy Renewal: Break the cycle of depletion by focusing on practices that restore, not drain. This isnāt about hustle; itās about restoration.
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Body Trust: Listen to your bodyās cues and learn to work in flow with yourself, not against. A body that trusts you and knows youāll listen to it creates synergy for Flow. And thatās where creativity thrives.
In this chaotic world, honoring these basics matters. Maybe more than ever. And while I canāt fix the worldās fractures, these /cracks/ ā the liminal spaces where old ways of being dissolve and the new hasnāt fully emerged ā hold the potential for change.
BĆ”yĆ² AkĆ³molĆ”fĆ© reminds us to āpause, stay with the trouble, and dance with the mountains.ā Itās in these fissures, these breaks in what we once knew, that creativity, identity, and self can be reimagined, challenged, and reborn. And Iām here to help you reclaim that for yourself.
Together, letās reclaim that strength and rekindle that passion. And letās remember that we still have power in the face of chaos.
Hereās to the work that sustains youā¦
Stay wild, love fiercely. Your presence is golden.
With wild and rebellious love and reverence,
Ciao! xo Ixchel
P.S. I’ll be sharing more about Time Devotionā¢ in all its goodness in the coming days. For those who feel called to start early, itās available for pre-order now ($47), with the first three modules dripping starting Wednesday.
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I was raised and bore children on the traditional, unceded, and stolen lands of the Coast and Central Valley Miwok (colonized as Petaluma, CA) and Nisenan (colonized as Sacramento and Fair Oaks, CA), past, present, and future. I also write, work, and live in the highland forest of the traditional, unceded and stolen lands of the Totonac, Nahua, and Mexicah, past, present, and future, in what is known as Coatepec, Veracruz, Mexico.
P.P.S. I do not live or consent to the colonial impositions regarding the construct of Time. I also practice honoring rhythms of work, play, and rest so that I can serve you with embodied presence and with loving care. This means I may take several days to respond to your requests and questions. (h/t Eva Glamaris)
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