re·gen·er·a·tion (re ay
n.
1. The act or process of regenerating or the state of being regenerated.
2. Spiritual or moral revival or rebirth.
3. Biology Regrowth of lost or destroyed parts or organs.
REGENERATION is an interesting word and concept; The literal definition can be found in many a dictionary and defined in many a way. But currently my own definition of this word has a truly personal note. I believe that life has a way of moving full circle; this may be life’s way of allowing us to reflect and regenerate.
Signs from the universe can come from a lot of places and in the most random and unique ways. Coming Full circle is a beautiful thing. Life is only a matter of perception and one thing I have realized later in life is that we can only control our own perceptions. With that said, follow your signs and look back at life thoughtfully, lovingly and forgivingly. Always remember that life can be regenerated.
ReGenerationAngeleno was created as a tool for my Full Circle moment and to begin the process of looking back and documenting my life thoughtfully, lovingly and forgivingly. What some of will learn about me is that I am an avid collector. I have spent my life collecting random things that catch my eye, and treasuring the gifts given to me by those that love and share or just things I've found along the way in my life that speak to me… if you will.
I guess because of my age and time served…I can now be officially considered a Garmento. I love the word Garmento; to me it is a descriptive word and creates a mental picture of the people I grew up with in Los Angeles. Life in L.A. seemed so innocent back then. I remember being a baby and rolling around in my walker around the feet of my Dad and Uncle working together at the giant tables in our garage; creating First Patterns and Markers by hand. Later as a young child I became fascinated by the paper, the color pens and the Dress forms. In my teens it became a whole other fascination as I realized my own actual fashion sense. Once I was in my teens my dad finally consented to let me be his “assistant” I would go after school and spend my afternoons till dinner time working alongside my father. Sometimes this would prove a challenge a teenager working with Dad?! I wasn’t really sure what to expect. Another pivotal life lesson here…just because you are not sure what to expect doesn’t mean you should avoid what’s to come.
I didn’t and it proved to be one of my life’s greatest lessons. I learned a valuable work ethic, that can be taken with me and applied to life in general and probably learned the best lesson ever, and from a truly irreplaceable and invaluable person in my life. I have since furthered my Fashion career in so many other avenues and challenges. But always refer to my earlier lessons from the original much loved and treasured Garmentos in my life.
This is what Regeneration is for….If we don’t share an empathy and understanding of each other and most of all an understanding of ourselves how can we truly come full circle so life can regenerate in a positive way.
