Happy New Year everyone! Just wanted to go through and give some updates of whats been created, and what we have to come. The second coat drive in December was amazing, we made four times the impact than the one before. We packed my car to the top with collected items such as hats, socks, gloves, pants, coats, etc… and had over a hundred cups, hot chocolate mix, and big jugs of hot water ready to go. After moving around a couple of times, and experiencing a snow storm, we found the perfect place outside of St Anne’s in Ogden and within seconds had a line going down the block for a cup of hot chocolate and the opportunity to pick out supplies needed. I want to give a huge thanks to my friend Hailey, who last minute ran out there to give an extra hand at giving out Hot Chocolate, and my friend Jayden who had shared a passion for service with me. Jayden inspired me this last month by taking on collections/donations in his free time and networking with others to make a ripple like this one possible. I am so grateful we have connected, and truly look forward for what’s to come next. My heart to yours. And another special shout out to my friend and soul sister Marilyn, who put out a box for donations at her workplace, and filled my car back up to the brim on my way home the day of the last drive. I am now, in the best way possible, overwhelmed with the amount of things i have to give next. This is exactly what Moment To Moment was created to do- to inspire others to take this on in their own life we can come together in unity to make a difference, spread love, and connect heart to heart with all of creation. Again, to everyone who had a part to play, even if it was simply a positive thought our way.. thank you, thank you, thank you. Jayden and I will be going back out for another round of Hot Chocolate & giving away the rest of the Winter supplies on January 5th. Check out our instagram for more live updates: https://www.instagram.com/i.am.moment.2.moment?igsh=YzVkODRmOTdmMw==
Myself and 4 other friends chose to be of service yesterday, by creating Thanksgiving dinner for those who may not have the means to have it this year. Within just three hours, between the five of us, we collected almost 200$, purely in donations. This is huge, I am ecstatic to know how many people wanted to be apart of this in whatever way they chose to be. Whether it was a friend spreading the word, or the people sending in the money through venmo, cashapp, etc… or even the people supporting us energetically, with their words of kindness, it made this all possible. With this, we had put together enough food to make 24 dinner plates, and still have money leftover which has gone directly into winter hats, gloves, scarves, and socks for the Winter coat drive this week. We gathered all of the food, and head straight to my house and got to work. It is purely magical, how we all just got to work in the kitchen. There was no “You’ll do this and I’ll do that”, there was an ease and a flow to it. We just made it happen. We took all of the plates over to the 7-11 by my house, and at first, there wasn’t really anyone there like I had hoped. and within minutes people were gathering around our car, getting their plate and enjoying an early celebration with us. One woman said to us something that really stood out to me, she said, “I don’t remember the last time I had Thanksgiving dinner.” And that really touched me. We took time to talk and connect with everyone, and the same woman let us know, “You have no idea what this means to me, we get so much flack out here, this is amazing.” And it is comments like that, that keep me going. That is exactly my vision with Moment To Moment, to create a safe space, for connection, vulnerability, and intimacy through service. Especially in the areas of society that are missing it the most. It really hit me, as I was cooking in my kitchen with four other women, how grateful I am that I have a home to do this in. I used to be the one outside, receiving the warm gifts of service from others. I can count infinite times that it truly saved my life, times that I was so close to choosing out of my life, and one kind soul at a time, I was able to go into my recovery and rehabilitation feeling empowered and loved. I am beyond grateful for this, and so I will always give back for that reason. You never know, and a very wise person in my life, that I look up to a great deal once told me something like this, “See yourself on someone else’s vision board.” My heart to yours. -Spring.
As the days near, I am getting more and more excited to be back out there and creating connections in my community. The energy of service has already begun to present itself in my space, and I remember just how much my heart aches for those moments. I was on my way to work a couple of days ago, getting gas when a young man came up to me and asked if I would buy him something to eat inside. We went in the store and on our way in he asked me “Does my face look bad?” and I saw that he had a split lip, and dried blood around his nose, and multiple cuts on his face. He shared with me that someone had hurt him, and that it had been like that for a week and a half. I asked him if after he got something to eat, if he would let me assist him in getting cleaned up a little bit, and he agreed. I got some napkins and some water and did what I could with what we had, to at least get him feeling a little more comfortable. His name is Stacey, he is just around my age, around 25 years old. He shared with me some of the things he has been through, how he ended up in Utah, why he started using drugs, and something that stood out to me is when I asked him if he knew of a few resources that could get him case management, treatment, etc… He said “I know about getting clean and all of that, I’m just not ready” and the only words I could come up with were “That’s okay”. I continued to help him get cleaned up, and we parted ways in gratitude. I have learned something very important over these last few years, mostly once I started working in a harm reduction/housing first program that specifically offers services to those who have either faced homelessness, or are very close to, due to substance abuse and mental illness. I have learned that it’s not about fixing people, giving them a house, giving them the opportunity to do treatment and turn their life around in that way. It’s not about forcing abstinence and societal standards upon people. It’s about meeting these people where they are at, and offering them moments of safety, connection, and unconditional love. I know that Stacey walked away with something to eat, and he walked away knowing that he is loved, and with the experience of a safe space, even just for 10 minutes to connect and be taken care of by another human being. There was a moment with Stacey, when I was holding the side of his face with one hand, and wiping away the dirt and blood with the other, and the word “intimacy” came to me. In that moment, he looked at ease, there was a moment of peace, there was oneness between us. The word intimacy, meaning “Into me, you see”, a moment of emotional closeness and comfort. I will forever hold this interaction very close to my heart, it is moments like those that truly embody what I intend to create through Moment To Moment.
I have already started to gather more people to assist and support me in not only my coat drive in Salt Lake City, but another one I will be hosting in Ogden as well shortly after. I am so excited to see where this goes, and to make even more connections along the way. If you would like to find out more ways to be involved, I am available here: Email: springalingwaters@gmail.com IG: I.am.moment.2.moment Enjoy this photo from Valentine’s day in Portland, 2020. Forever one of my favorite moments captured. My heart to yours. *Disclaimer* I always encourage wisdom and safety when being of service out in your community, gloves were used when helping Stacey with his wounds, and I felt comfortable helping a stranger due to it being broad daylight outside in a public setting where there were plenty people around in case something was out of alignment. Please be safe and use wisdom as well if you choose to be of service to a vulnerable population!
I am super excited to announce this upcoming project, to bring Moment To Moment back to life. This is long overdue, and something that I have had in the works for quite some time now. I will be at the address above on the flyer collecting supplies for this Winter, to be given to those in my home community here in Salt Lake City, Utah. Once all of these supplies are collected, I have spent this last year putting together an amazing team of people to assist me in the process of making sure they are given out personally by us.
I choose to give out supplies personally, because Moment To Moment was created by me as a result of my passion for doing everything in my power to make sure that the people I come across in my journey feel seen, heard, loved, and valued by myself and my team. I am not just gathering supplies and handing them out, I am creating a safe space for an authentic and meaningful connection, a space of acceptance, transparency, and oneness. There is no separation here.
My purpose is to be of service to humanity, through intimacy and vulnerability, so that unconditional love, connection, and forgiveness are freely given throughout the world. Moment To Moment is a movement I have created to inspire others to share this vision for the world with me. I am so excited to be back and have another big project in the works. I will also be hosting another Winter coat drive in the Weber County area after this one, so stay tuned for that! If you would like more information on how you can be involved and contribute, feel free to DM me via Instagram: I.am.moment.2.moment. Thank you, my heart to yours.
Hey everyone! As I have said, I’d have a new project going soon. Due to covid, I did some research and got some inspiration as I had to get creative to find a new way to touch lives without physical touch. I have gathered a ton of basic cards & envelopes and have been writing in them letters with words of empowerment, love, and inspiration. Holidays can scale from the hardest time of year for some to the best time of year for others. Regardless of where someone falls in on this scale, I feel like anyone & everyone could use some extra love this time around! Sadly, I have been exposed to Covid-19 so I will be waiting to take action, but in the meantime making as many cards as possible. I will be placing these cards in windshields, stores, public places, etc… and on the front the envelope says (as pictured) “if you find this it’s for you”
I am sad that I will not be taking action to place these in cities near me until my 2 week quarantine is up, which will be next year early January. However, my next course of action is to challenge YOU reading this now to take this project on in your own life. Wether it’s an anonymous note to a stranger or someone you know, maybe even a friend of a friend it can & it will make a difference.
With that being said, I say it’s worth it! The core purpose of Moment to Moment is to inspire others to ask themselves “What can I do to make a difference here, now in this moment?” This thought process can shift humanity in beautiful ways. I have seen & experienced this myself. So I invite you to act with me now, to make a difference. If you’d like to submit a writing about your experience or any photos you can submit them to my e-mail I.am.moment.2.moment@gmail.com and I will feature it here on my website. Carry on the message by sharing this with friends & family through your social media! Move together & act as one. ❤️ Thank you.
As it has probably been obvious to all, and/or most of the people who I’ve either connected with and come across either online through my shares and posts or in person throughout my adventures: Moment To Moment has taken an unexpected pause. I have decided that this pause will now be coming to an end…It’s about time!
I decided I’d like to start by sharing a bit more about me personally, why I allowed myself to put this on pause, and how it’s inspired me to take this on once again. Something that may be uknown to a lot of you: I have had a history of drug abuse from the time I was 12 years old. While I was out on the West- Coast, spreading the message of Moment To Moment I was coming upon 2 and a half years of sobriety from methamphetamine. I returned from my travels at the end of March due to covid-related reasons. I, like a lot of society has seemed to, took a downward spiral mentally & emotionally when covid began to lockdown cities, shutting down gatherings, and social distancing became the new way of being out in the world.
I don’t feel it’s necessary to go into all of the details, but I will share the main things that went on in my life. I got into a romantic relationship which turned to be very physically and emotionally abusive. This relationship was also the path that I took that led me to choose to begin using drugs again. I made justifications, and told myself this would not go the way it did last time. What I experienced was another level of addiction. From April of this year, to late July slipping back into old behavior patterns, using meth, living on the streets and continuously allowing myself to be used, abused & manipulated. I had buried myself worth at my own doing.
I had multiple suicide attempts during this time. I felt helpless, I felt like completely disconnected from myself. One thing I do see though, being able to reflect back on those times with a clear mind; I was constantly seeking something better for myself. It just took a long time before I finally took action when I knew what it was I had to do. I had to hit rock my own rock bottom. Once at rock bottom, I realized I had only two options. Sit there, or find a way back up. Now initially, I sat there for a while. Eventually, with the assistance and inspiration of others, I began to climb my way up again.
There were people in my life, who although had distanced themselves from me.. and reasonably so, still never gave up on me. When I showed that I was ready, they met me halfway. On July 26th, I packed my things and I called a family member and I checked myself into rehab. July 26th, was the day I chose myself again. I spent 90 days, doing the uncomfortable work. I was feeling all of the feelings I’d been suppressing with the drug use. I was facing all of the things I’d spent so much time avoiding. It was emotional, it felt scary at times, it was one of the greatest challenges I’ve ever faced. However, overcoming it is so worth it. Once I left rehab, I moved on to a Sober Living House, and have been continuing my recovery process through group therapy 5 days a week.
The first picture, is me the day I checked into rehab. I was 135 pounds, sleep deprived, paranoid, and afraid. The second picture is a most recent one of me. I’ve gotten myself back to a healthy weight, created mental stability, and I know my worth now. I’ve remembered who I am and I’ve remembered the value I bring to this world.
Now, all of this was made possible, with first people in my life who didn’t give up on me. There was someone in my life, that even at my absolute worse, strung out, making decisions that weren’t in alignment with who I am still looked at me and said “I love you and you are worth something. You will make it through this”
This is one of my core principles in Moment To Moment. Each and every person I come across in my life is worth something, and is worthy of love. In my eyes, this is how we change the world. And so through this unconditional love and support I have received, through my recovery process and choosing to be back in alignment with myself I have been inspired to take action once again on my projects.
The experiences I have had and shared along my journey mean the absolute world to me. I hold each and every person I have come across near and dear to my heart. So here I am, I have a few projects in mind, keeping things Covid friendly of course. I am continuing Moment To Moment with confidence. Now more than ever, the world deserves to experience the light that we all have to offer. Stay tuned, more will be coming as soon as this week.
Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who takes to time to be a part of this with me. This isn’t just about me and what I am doing, I do this to inspire others to take action in the same way. And even if throughout all of this, I only make a difference for just one person? It’s worth it to me.
I spent most the day today at the Golden Gate Bridge, which was very touching to me. Every year, 30-50 people jump off the Golden Gate Bridge. That is 30-50 people too many. That is 30-50 people in this area every year who have decided they are no longer worth it. It’s not true. Through moment to moment, I am a committed stand for the lives of people who are even considering ending it. I am committed to creating connection, I am committed to showing humanity that nobody is EVER alone. I am committed to inspiring humanity to show each other kindness and love. We are all each other has, we deserve to go hand in hand, and take a stand for one another.
My challenge to you: Reach out to that person in your life. Whoever it is to you. Maybe even a stranger. Let them know they are loved. Reach out your hand, see if they grab it. You never know the difference it could make. LOVE IS FREE
Hey everyone! So I was brainstorming some ideas on how I can get YOU involved in my next project here in Eugene. As a part of my project, I’ve been hand making bracelets with loving messages on them like “you matter” “you are loved” and “love is free” I will be giving these bracelets away this weekend at Eugene’s Saturday market to those who deserve it. I want YOU to send me a short message of love, so that I can put it on a bracelet and give it away ❤️ You can submit your message of love through my email, include your message, first name and the city you are sending the message from. Or you may also choose to remain anonymous. I will be doing my best to keep track so that you can find out who your message got to 🙂 I will be taking submissions all night tonight and all day tomorrow!!! Thank you all, I am so excited to see how this goes!❤️ Again, you Can send these in through email, or on my Facebook page.
As I spent time here in Portland, I found myself talking to less people, yet having longer conversations and spending more time with those people. It was a healing experience for me, and those I interacted with. My big message for the people here is that you all matter, you matter to me. I am absolutely grateful to have experienced a city so unified, and connected to one another. Thank you for welcoming me and being open to my kindness!! Let it ripple on!❤️🙏
Love&light, my heart to yours. I will be returning.
