Float n Flow: A Journey of Surrender
Do you remember the first time you learned to swim as a child? From flailing and screaming to finally being held by the water—that moment felt like magic. Floating isn’t about strength; it’s about trust. When we stop struggling and start relaxing, the water holds us. We don’t need to know how everything will turn out; we just need to breathe and let go. And in that moment, something shifts. Suddenly, we realize we’re floating.
As we grow, many of us forget how to trust like we once did—how to let go and simply float.
In life, when things don’t go the way we expect, we tense up, feel overwhelmed, and try to fix everything. We push harder, hoping to stay in control, but instead, we often sink into anxiety, doubt, or fear. We forget how we once trusted our inner wisdom. But sometimes, the answer isn’t in trying harder. Sometimes, it’s in surrendering—letting go of what we can’t control and allowing life to unfold in its own time. Blessings are always working behind the scenes, even when we can’t see them. With time, we begin to understand why things happened the way they did.
People sometimes think surrender means giving up, like raising a white flag and doing nothing. But real surrender isn’t passive. It takes courage—just like learning to float for the first time as a child.
That reminder to surrender and trust is at the heart of the Float n Flow Collection. These playful fruit-and-pool scenes may look light and whimsical, but they were created during a time of deep emotional healing in my life. I’ve always found peace in water. Floating has felt like a return to stillness, a place where I can let go. Whether in a quiet pool or a distant sea, the act of floating reminds me that I don’t have to fight every current. When life gives us lemons, we float and flow.
Each piece in this collection carries that message. The pool becomes a symbol of safety and support—a space where we don’t need to swim, strive, or solve anything. Just float. Just breathe. And in that soft space, something begins to shift.
To truly surrender isn’t easy. It takes time and practice. Surrendering is a journey, not a single act. It requires patience, persistence, and trust, and it’s okay to let go of control at your own pace. It takes practice to loosen the grip on expectations and fears, and trust to believe that things will unfold as they should. Surrender is a deeply personal journey—some find it through mindfulness, others through faith, and some simply through lived experience. Lean into the rhythm of your own timing and let life guide you forward.
I hope this collection sparks inspiration and offers a gentle reminder to pause, breathe, and embrace the flow of life. Take a moment to explore the Float n Flow Collection here. Let it be a small nudge to slow down, float with ease, and welcome joy into your space.
Please also visit my external blog ARTY GROW N GLOW.