"Alicyn" Notebook

Artist: Magdalena CuevasInspiration: Alicyn YarbroughArtist Statement: I am very lucky to have been chosen as an artist and to have been paired with an incredible soul. Alycin is such an inspiration and a great example of perseverance. We connected instantly and shared our stories. Alycin described to me how she takes care of herself and in the many things she shared with me - the one thing that stood out the most was meditation and yoga. One of the things we agreed on was the importance of self love and taking care of ourselves. I shared this sentiment with Alycin "that we are like a cup and can't pour love onto the world from an empty cup." We need to heal ourselves and do things that we like and enjoy. It was wonderful to be a part of Brushes with Cancer and to have met such a wonderful human being.Alicyn's Twist on Cancer: My twist on cancer is my newfound perspective around the depth of my own strength and courage. I spent years running from big, scary feelings, afraid I couldn't