We are deeply moved by the people who walk this path alongside us. Each person’s story is unique, filled with its own joys and struggles, and every journey is a reminder of the strength that lies within the human spirit.

Carla generously chose to share her journey with us. She speaks with such honesty and openness about facing cancer, and how mindfulness became a gentle support during a very difficult chapter of her life.

“I came across Creative Mindfulness during lockdown, at a time when I was living with an incurable cancer diagnosis. Life felt uncertain and overwhelming, but something deep inside me knew it was not my time to give up.

Through the courses, I discovered meditation and mindfulness in a way that felt accessible and real. For the first time, I learned to sit with my feelings without judgment, to allow everything to belong — even the pain and fear. That simple shift gave me strength, hope, and a new way of seeing life.

The practices helped me to live each day with more kindness, compassion, and intention. I began waking with the choice to be present, to nurture myself, and to share that love with others. Creative Mindfulness didn’t just teach me mindfulness — it transformed how I live, how I care for myself, and how I want to leave a legacy of kindness in this world.

My message is simple: suffering can transform us. Everything belongs. And when we hold ourselves with love, we find the strength to carry on, to hope, and to shine light for others too.”

- Carla Videira