(Smiling) In the kampong, nothing was wasted. A piece of cloth, a broken tile, a scrap of wood—everything had potential for a second life. My art is built on that principle. But more than that, it shaped my understanding of connection. We weren't just neighbours; we were an ecosystem. My 'mesmerising crafts' are an extension of that—they're not just solitary objects, but invitations to reconnect with a part of oneself, to remember that we belong to a larger, beautiful whole.

It means moving love from a feeling to a practice. A feeling can be passive, but a craft requires intention, attention, and repetition. When I sit down to create, I set an intention of healing or joy. With every stitch, I'm practicing patience. With every brushstroke, I'm practicing focus. I am quite literally crafting the energy of love into a physical form. The final piece is a vessel that holds that dedicated practice, ready to share it with whoever needs it.

As the Red Cosmic Moon, my theme is universal water—the flow of emotions and the collective unconscious. It's my daily reminder that my emotions are not a mess to be cleaned up, but a tide to be navigated. Some days, I create from a place of calm, still waters. Other days, I create to process a stormy sea within. My Kin reminds me that my sensitivity is not a weakness; it's my primary tool for healing, both for myself and, through my art, for others. It's why I ask, 'How can I expand my joy and love?'—it's how I steer my ship.

In the hands. That's the sacred meeting point. A spiritual idea of 'love' or 'healing' is just an idea until my hands touch the clay, guide the thread, or hold the brush. The physical act of making is a prayer. The weight of a stone, the texture of fiber, the smell of beeswax—these sensory experiences ground the spiritual intention into reality. My art is the bridge; it's where the soul's whisper becomes something you can hold in your hands.

Start small and be specific. Don't just say 'I want more joy.' Ask my mission question: 'How can I expand my joy and love?' right now, today. The answer might be: 'By drinking my tea slowly and feeling the warmth of the cup.' Or, 'By putting my hand on my heart and taking three deep breaths.' That small, conscious act is a creative act. You have just crafted a moment of joy. Do that once a day, and you are already on the path. You are the artist of your own inner landscape.