What’s my story?

Hi & Welcome! My name is Amy & I started ‘Rise Flow Rest’ so I can have somewhere to share everything I am passionate about! This includes jewelry, yoga and writing. I am sure more other creative projects will be added to that list as I continue on this path.

With jewelry - my first job ever was at a bead store when I was 15! I used to roller-blade there. It was a little shop around the corner from my parents house - this is when I fell in love with creating pieces. I mostly just put back beads and helped the owner. I still use pliers she gave me to this day, there is something magical and special about that to me. I have gone through many phases of starting and stopping jewelry, and I always seem to find my way back to it. I used to feel guilty about that. Then, the other day as I was talking about it, someone responded by telling me, “that is beautiful” and I got a fresh new perspective on it. I am so grateful to have this creative outlet and to be able to share it!

What ‘Rise Flow Rest’ means to me is like a mantra for my life. When I am at my best, I rise early and start my day with yoga or a walk. I currently live in Kansas City, Missouri but I spent most of my life in Phoenix, Arizona where I am from. I often miss the sunrise hikes I loved to take early in the morning. Now - I get to go for walks around Brookside or Loose Park and as the seasons change, so do the beautiful views I get to see! It was a nice trade off :) When I incorporate yoga classes into my little biz - Rise will be level one classes, more of a slow flow.

The Flow part is also about yoga and about going with the flow of life. I am someone who rides emotional waves - I can be high as a kite some days, other days totally neutral, and then there are days where it feels like a storm. I have learned over time - this is just who I am, nothing is wrong with me. If you’re into Human Design at all - I have emotional authority. If you get that - amazing & if not and this has you mildly interested in Human Design - reach out. I have a feeling this will become part of my offerings eventually. When I incorporate Flow yoga classes, these will be more intense than the Rise classes, think level two.

The last part - Rest - I have a hard time slowing down sometimes, especially if I am in a flow state. I have learned how critical rest is and am continuing to set time aside for it. When I add Rest yoga classes, they will be more restorative and meditative.

When it comes to the writing aspect of my life - I have overcome some really hard shit in my life & have learned so much along the way. I want to share that knowledge and experience with you. I like to share about what I have overcome, what I am working on, ah-ha moments I have, etc. I do this because in every addiction I have lived through - I always was seeking to learn from others stories. I have the privilege of being able to be the one who is sharing my story now. When it comes to overcoming an addiction to weed, I think that is one of the most important things I can talk about. I looked far and wide for other peoples stories and have yet to find more than a handful. I get to be the person I was looking for.

I love creative projects and you can always find me working on something. I am passionate about mindfulness and movement - these are pillars in my life and help keep me on track. I often say yoga is my antidepressant and I know walking has shifted my mindset more times than I can count. I hope you can find some helpful inspiration here &/or shop for something fun. Nice to meet you!