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The Search (From the Book of Immersion) by Sarnia de la Maré FRSA
The Search
I searched the globe
For want of you
A friend to call my own
My space,
A tribe,
Was this the place?
Was I really home?
And there you stood
A tree of hope
Arms outstretched
To envelope
My ravaged body
Savaged mind
This soul
So lost
And you so kind
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iServalan Fashion Designs: Merging Art with Ethical Fashion Choices
In a world where fast fashion dominates, iServalan stands as a beacon for sustainable, creative, and ethical design. By blending her talent as a digital illustrator with a vision for responsible fashion, she offers a unique alternative to the environmentally damaging practices of mass production. This approach not only benefits the planet but also encourages consumers to rethink how they engage with the fashion industry.
The Devastation of Fast Fashion
Fast fashion is one of the most harmful sectors contributing to the global environmental crisis. Clothing production has doubled in the last 15 years, with garments being worn fewer times before disposal. This leads to massive amounts of waste, unsustainable water usage, and the emission of harmful chemicals and microplastics into ecosystems. Moreover, the fast fashion supply chain is often tied to poor working conditions and underpaid labor, perpetuating cycles of exploitation.
By contrast, print-on-demand (POD) services and drop-shipping present a sustainable alternative. These systems avoid mass production and reduce the waste of unsold items by producing garments only when ordered. This minimizes both excess stock and waste while lowering the carbon footprint, as items are shipped directly from the supplier to the customer.
Drop-Shipping and Print on Demand: An Ethical Fashion Model
iServalan embraces the benefits of print-on-demand (POD) and drop-shipping, offering a refreshing solution to the overproduction typical of the fast fashion industry. POD allows designers to create custom, limited-edition pieces without the need for large inventories, reducing textile waste. Drop-shipping enables direct-to-consumer shipping, eliminating extra steps in the supply chain and further reducing environmental impact.
Through this model, iServalan creates unique and customizable fashion items, from dresses to jumpers and even socks. Each piece is made to order, ensuring that there’s no overproduction and no wastage. The result? A wardrobe that supports individuality and the planet.
iServalan’s Creative Process: From Digital Pen to Garments
iServalan, a pseudonym for the designer behind these innovative creations, brings her artistic vision to life through digital illustration. Her process is a blend of digital collage, photography, and sketching with a digital pen, creating mesmerizing and modern visuals that challenge the boundaries of fashion and art.
Using Procreate—her favorite tool—iServalan works on an iPad with an Apple Pen. Procreate is a powerful drawing app, allowing artists to create intricate designs with layers, brushes, and a range of textures and effects. This digital medium enables her to experiment endlessly with form and color, offering a flexibility that traditional methods can't. Once her illustrations are complete, they are transferred onto POD items like the dress in the image, creating a seamless fusion of art and fashion.
Limited Edition Fashion: Wearable Art
iServalan’s designs are not just garments but statements. Each design is offered as a limited-edition piece available for a short period. This ensures that each customer gets something truly exclusive, adding value beyond the mere utility of the clothing. Whether it’s an elegant dress, a cozy jumper, or stylish socks, every item is a unique canvas that showcases her bold, imaginative art.
As the holiday season approaches, iServalan has launched a special Christmas collection, which is now live across various supplier websites. These seasonal pieces make the perfect gift for those looking to combine fashion with purpose, offering the ideal blend of personal expression and sustainable consumerism.
A Fashion Future Built on Ethics
By choosing iServalan’s designs, customers are not just buying a product; they are making a conscious choice to support ethical fashion. The combination of digital art and sustainable production ensures that every piece is not only beautiful but also environmentally responsible. Drop-shipping and print on demand offer the perfect alternative to fast fashion, ensuring that our planet—and our wardrobes—can thrive in harmony.
In a world where fashion trends come and go, iServalan’s creations remain timeless, offering a perfect blend of creativity and ethics. So why not explore her latest collections, embrace ethical consumerism, and make a statement that is as thoughtful as it is stylish?
Here is one of her striking designs, illustrating how a digital creation is seamlessly applied to a print-on-demand dress, demonstrating the power and potential of fashion as an art form and an ethical statement.
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Elderescence, what is it? Let's find out.
Elderescence Living Project: A Path to Enlightenment through Art, Wisdom, and Purpose
The Elderescence Living Project, founded by author and creative entrepreneur Sarnia de la Mare, is a transformative lifestyle initiative that seeks to enrich the lives of older adults by reconnecting them with wisdom, purpose, and creativity. Rooted in the belief that age is not a limitation but a gateway to enlightenment, Elderescence offers a holistic approach to aging—one that champions intellectual growth, artistic expression, and personal fulfillment.
The Ethos of Elderescence: Aging as Enlightenment
At the heart of the Elderescence Living Project is a deep belief in the potential for enlightenment through wisdom. Aging is often portrayed as a period of decline, but Sarnia de la Mare envisions it as a time of awakening—a chance to step back from the pressures of younger years and embrace a higher, more meaningful life.
Elderescence encourages individuals to see their later years as a time for self-exploration, spiritual growth, and the pursuit of purpose. This ethos stands against the societal narratives that push older individuals to the sidelines. Instead, it champions their right to continue learning, creating, and evolving. Through Elderescence, older adults are invited to embrace this phase of life as an opportunity to cultivate a deeper sense of fulfillment, to reconnect with passions, and to contribute to the world through artistic and intellectual endeavors.
Art as the Gateway to Wisdom
The arts lie at the core of the Elderescence Living Project. Sarnia de la Mare has long been a passionate advocate for using creative expression as a means to elevate the human spirit. Elderescence encourages older individuals to engage in artistic pursuits—whether that be painting, music, writing, or poetry—as a way to find new meaning in life.
This creative journey is not about mastering a craft in the traditional sense but about using art to connect with deeper truths and explore one’s inner world. The process itself is transformative, offering an outlet for reflection, growth, and self-discovery. Whether through the brushstrokes of a painting, the melody of a composition, or the words of a poem, participants find that their creativity becomes a vessel for enlightenment.
The Power of Publishing Media: Books, Podcasts, and More
At the heart of the Elderescence Living Project lies a commitment to spreading its message through multiple forms of media. Publishing plays a central role in this endeavor, offering accessible resources to those looking for inspiration, guidance, and tools for self-fulfillment.
Books: The Elderescence project includes a series of books dedicated to aging with grace, wisdom, and creativity. These books cover a range of topics, from philosophical reflections on life’s later stages to practical guides for finding new hobbies and creative outlets. Whether offering personal essays, poetry, or instructional content, these books aim to inspire readers to view their older years as a time of renewal rather than decline.
Podcasts: Podcasts play an equally important role in the project. These audio journeys allow Sarnia de la Mare and other contributors to speak directly to their audience, sharing wisdom, stories, and insights. Through these dialogues, listeners can connect with like-minded individuals, feel a sense of community, and gain access to thought-provoking discussions on aging, creativity, and wellness.
Music School: Music is a central part of the Elderescence philosophy, with its power to heal, uplift, and provide a channel for expression. The Elderescence Music School, a sister venture, brings this philosophy to life. This school offers a unique blend of music lessons, therapeutic techniques, and explorations of music history and theory—all designed to nourish both the mind and soul. Through these courses, participants can learn to play instruments, compose music, or simply enjoy the meditative process of engaging with sound.
Wellness through Music Therapy, Self-Hypnosis, and Poetry
The connection between art and wellness is a key pillar of the Elderescence Living Project. Music therapy, in particular, is used as a tool for healing and enlightenment. Sarnia de la Mare, through her work with Tale Teller Club, explores how specific sound frequencies, rhythms, and compositions can stimulate wellbeing, promote relaxation, and even help older individuals work through emotional challenges or trauma.
Self-hypnosis through music therapy is one of the more innovative elements of the project. With its roots in mindfulness, meditation, and sound healing, this practice involves using guided auditory experiences to access the subconscious mind and promote positive thinking, emotional balance, and a sense of inner peace. These self-hypnosis sessions often incorporate soothing tones, binaural beats, and gentle melodies, offering a holistic approach to mental wellness.
Poetry and storytelling are also woven into the fabric of Elderescence, serving as mediums for self-expression and reflection. Whether through writing or simply listening, participants are encouraged to engage with the power of words—an ancient art form that can offer both solace and wisdom. Poetry is seen not only as a form of art but as a means to tap into the deeper mysteries of life, to reflect on one’s journey, and to share profound truths with others.
Finding Purpose through Creativity and Storytelling
Elderescence is not just about individual enlightenment; it’s about finding purpose through sharing one’s gifts with the world. Older adults, who have lived through many phases of life and accumulated wisdom, often have profound insights to share. Through storytelling—whether in written form, spoken word, or visual art—they are able to pass on these life lessons, creating a legacy that transcends generations.
For Sarnia de la Mare, the Elderescence Living Project is a way to empower older individuals to take ownership of their story, to view their lives as rich tapestries full of meaning, and to pass on their knowledge in creative ways. By embracing creativity, Elderescence participants not only enrich their own lives but inspire and teach others, ensuring that their contributions continue to have impact long after they are gone.
The Higher Life Awaits
Ultimately, the Elderescence Living Project is about more than art and wisdom—it’s about creating a better, more meaningful life for oneself and others. Sarnia de la Mare’s vision is one in which older adults find renewed energy and purpose through creativity, wisdom, and a sense of spiritual fulfillment. By embracing the ethos of Elderescence, they can enter into a higher plane of living, where enlightenment comes through connecting with their inner self and the world around them.
This is not just a project, but a movement toward aging with dignity, grace, and joy. Through the arts, wellness practices, and the act of storytelling, the Elderescence Living Project invites all of us to age not just with wisdom but with boundless creativity and purpose.
In essence, the Elderescence Living Project serves as a beacon for those looking to find deeper meaning in their later years, offering tools, community, and inspiration for a life well-lived.
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