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Love Letter to Life 01.07.2025 Energy Portrait

| Pamela Markoya

Dear Life, Returned to my Santa Fe Community College campus. All is quiet except for a few staff and custodians. Classes begin January 21st but I have access to studio and facilities. I sat and enjoyed my space and work. Good to be there. I walked a few loops throughout the indoor corridors. Baby, it’s cold outside so I’m grateful for the warmth within me, my home, and the college. I did my first “Energy Portrait” of 2025. Hello.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Energy Portrait Graphite on Paper 1.06.25

Love Letter to Life 01.03.2025 (MANIFEST)O

| Pamela Markoya

Dear Life, Here is my (MANIFEST)O

Listen and Hear // Look and See // Feel and Perceive // Witness and Reflect // Follow Intuition // Focus, Structure and Community // Participate // Live in Creative Currency // We Each Have A Unique Creative Voice Beyond Measure // Use It
Pamela Markoya (c) 2025.

Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Desktop Collage 01.03.2025

Love Letter to Life 01.02.2025 Vision Boards

| Pamela Markoya

Dear Life, The New Year calls me to review and create new Vision Boards. The one you see here is from 2022 and was 4′ x 6′ on a wall in my former studio. I’ve started to collect images for the upcoming year. This is a shout out: Do you have visual magazines I could use for my vision boards and collages? Private message or call me. We can set-up a hand-off or mailing. Thank you!
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Vision Board 2022

Love Letter to Life 12.28.2024 Unraveling A Mystery

| Pamela Markoya

Dear Life, Life is mysterious, the comings and goings of daily life happening while another “reality” plays within me. I am deeply moved by a “beaming face” in my dream that inspires me to awake with joy and gratitude. The flickering of candlelight and a familiar song plays lifting my spirit while I unwrap a gift, “Love Poems From God”. That’s spot-on in my wheelhouse where books and art are my companions. Thank you for the gifts of mystery and meaning-making moments.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Collage 12.28.2024

Love Letter to Life 12.21.2024 Solstice

| Pamela Markoya

Dear Life, Winter Solstice is today and with it comes the daily increasing light within winter darkness. It is a time of reflection to acknowledge the accomplishments of the past year and to release what is no longer needed for the upcoming year.
The season of winter provides 90 days of recalibration and rejuvenation. I wish everyone a loving and peaceful Solstice.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Love Letter to Life 12.18.2024 five Year Anniversary

| Pamela Markoya

Dear Life, It was 5 years ago during an 11-day stay in the hospital that I had a “near-death” experience. I starting writing a Love Letter to Life . Twelve biopsies and numerous tests were inconclusive but my health and life changed radically. A year later, I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Large Cell and Small B Cell Lymphoma. The cancer journey began and with it a daily dose of gratitude no matter what the circumstances. The message my spirit keeps giving me is LEAN INTO LOVE. I am still here. Thank you Life Force. Thank you Spirit.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Collage 12.18.2024

Love Letter to Life 12.16.2024 The Bumpy Ride

| Pamela Markoya

Dear Life, Anyone on the cancer journey experiences the bumpy ride, the ups and downs of the body and emotions. One expects to feel elated with a good PetScan report yet can experience exhaustion from the anxiety. Then slowly, the “good news” sinks in and there is some relief but measured. Riding out this leg of the emotional road can only be done by being in the moment with a full dose of acceptance. I am wearing my spiritual seatbelt and bumping along the road. Today woke with gratitude and ready to dive into my book project. Thank You Life!
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Sketchbook Painting 12.06.2024

Love Letter to Life 12.12.2024 Miracle of My Body

| Pamela Markoya

Dear Life, A good report: PetScan showed minimal growth of lymphoma. One “lit-up” lesion and minuscule activity. I will continue non-evasive treatment for three months; no chemo or infusions. With the uptick of Covid and flus/colds, I need to protect my immune system by masking and avoiding large gatherings. It will be a quiet holiday season. I am grateful my body is rejuvenating and strengthening. Thank you friends for the support.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose