I am Mònica Planas Esteve—a nonconformist artist, an alchemist of life, an idealist by nature, a rebel with a cause, and a natural-born fighter. A resilient soul. I rebel against the injustices of the “Matrix,” and I feel we are at a crucial moment for humanity’s awakening; never before has there been so much information available to those who seek it. And you—what do you choose? To go with the flow and eat crickets in your “15-minute city,” or to be an active part of the change? Because if we change, the world changes. For me, art is a sanctuary for expression and emotional grounding—the driving force that has always helped me move forward despite life’s challenges, of which there have been many in my tender 45 years. My mother had the soul of an artist but never pursued her dreams. After being diagnosed with cancer, she chose to leave this life on her own terms. I was 28 years old, and that was a turning point in my life. I opened myself up to the world of alternative therapies, astrology, energy healing, family constellations, past-life regression, and art therapy. After healing myself, I worked with teenagers in foster care and young adults transitioning out of the care system, witnessing firsthand the importance of healing our inner child to become empowered adults. Because life is all about attitude—and we came here to play, remember?