My Story
''Not all those who
wander are lost ''
Nice that you are here. My name is Tamara but you can also call me Namaya. I am an artist and designer. From a young age I always liked to be creative. I have experience in retail but also as an interior designer, sign maker and graphic designer. Over the years I have immersed myself in drawing, writing, painting and making things with my hands and the sewing machine.
In 2016 my body was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, HSP and chronic fatigue. Nobody around me believed me and thought I was crazy. My whole world crumbled and saw the edge of my life. This woke me up and made me choose for myself and listen to myself, because I am the only one who can make myself happy and no one else. It became clear that I am the creator in my life and that I had to take the wheel in my own hands to improve my life. This has completely changed my character, self-image and the world around me.
''I turned my weakness into my greatest strength.''
It was a relief because there is actually nothing wrong with me, I am who I am and that's enough. I turned my weakness into my greatest strength. This was the way out in letting go of a person I was no longer and a life that no longer suited me, to my own unique self - that after a lot of fighting in life was born at the age of 26. That did not go without pain, physically, mentally, energetically and spiritually.
Jumping into the deep end is where the universe will catch you...
In 2017 I refused the rehabilitation and listened to my intuition. This went together with speaking my truth and what I need, so I planned and followed my own rehabilitation. This was a combination of half a year of physiotherapy, Ayahuasca, making a shamanic drum and a short course in Kinesiology. After that I bought a journal and put it next to my bed to write down my dreams. This helped me write down traumas in the past, the things I want to change in my current life and the dreams I want to make come true in the future. The answer is to go within, and writing has helped me with that.
''Yes mom indeed,
I am a dreamer.''
Life is short and since 2019 I have fully focused on manifesting my dream life and developing my craft room and my own shop. Yes mom indeed, I am a dreamer because in 2022 I made my first handmade collection and released it at the Cultural Square Market in Apeldoorn. Dream Journals is my brand name and I came up with it because I make dream catchers and journals.
I believe that the world revolves around art. And art heals the soul, you can see that in my story. Being busy with your hands, writing, drawing, painting, speaking out and also dancing helps to let go of what you feel and experience inside. To tell, translate, communicate and use as self-reflection, and in this way strengthen mental health and become aware of who you are. And thus discover yourself, rediscover yourself and strengthen the connection with yourself. That is not egoism, that is self-love. And no one can take that away from you. Because true love is inside and happiness is within yourself, the connection with yourself is the power you need to live.
''Don't judge a book by its cover. ''
You really miss something if you don't meet inspiring people in life. And I believe the world is full of beautiful people with a powerful story, who want to be heard... Do you want to share a piece about yourself? I'm curious about your story.
♡ Much Love
