In January, 2022, a few years into pandemic-plagued New York City, our founder, Allison Gerrits was in the height of burnout, preparing for a move to Amsterdam when plans were disrupted and she found herself unhoused.

She welcomed the freedom of flexibility and booked a farewell tour in California to visit our co-founder, Torrey Benson, and impulsively booked a retreat in Costa Rica.

Allison was led through a hypnosis visualization meditation where she was able to connect with her higher self and see the bigger picture, above all the noise below. She envisioned a cool blue light, rushing upward through her body, like an inverted waterfall that evolved into a lush jungle. She saw orange birds and trees with purple flowers, swam in a pool and allowed her heart to expand into this feeling of calm.

Allison was brought back from this state and it was recommended she bring these colors into her life as a visual reminder to trust and connect with her higher self, and come back to this feeling of ease and calm.

She took this to heart, and while visiting Torrey in San Francisco, they made charms for earrings and a necklace with blue, purple and orange crystals. Every time she looked in the mirror or touched the charm, she smiled, put one hand on her belly, one on her heart, and said “I trust myself.” 

This practice shifted the way she talked to and about herself, providing safety and space to expand. It gave her courage to explore rural Costa Rica without cell service, rappel down waterfalls, share her pain in community and enjoy her own company. 

Her visualization became reality. She found herself in the lush jungle, teaming with life. She saw the purple Jacaranda trees from her meditation, admired the powerful waterfalls and laughed to herself as she saw orange parrots flying through the canopy and banana leaves waving "hello."

She knew she was exactly where she needed to be. 

She felt grounded, knowing that she was safe, that she can trust herself to take on whatever may come her way. What a gift. 

So we began making these charms for friends and family and delighted to share this gift with you.