This photograph was taken on a warm afternoon in Los Angeles, outside Tiffany’s on Rodeo Drive. There is something unmistakably cinematic about the moment. The sunlight was just right. The water from the fountain sparkled in rhythm. And I was simply still. Not chasing time, not rushing to the next thing. Just still.
There is elegance in quiet pauses, especially in places that pulse with movement and luxury. Rodeo Drive is known for its speed, its glamour, its unapologetic display of aspiration. Yet this image captures the exact opposite. It is a reminder that no matter where we are, peace begins within.
I remember feeling grounded in that moment, even though the world around me was moving fast. I had walked past stories carved in architecture, dreams etched in the windows of couture, and people carrying ambitions on their sleeves. And yet, there I was, sitting by a fountain with nothing on my mind except gratitude.
This picture holds more than a location. It holds a mindset. It reflects the woman I have become, who can admire the shine without losing her own light. Who knows that being surrounded by luxury does not define you. What defines you is your ability to be content in your own skin, wherever you are seated.
Life will take us to many cities and crossroads. Some will dazzle, some will challenge, some will transform. But no matter the backdrop, the only real currency we carry is our sense of self. And if you can find stillness on Rodeo Drive, you can find it anywhere.
Love & Light!
