Shamonique

Shamonique Mattox writes and creates around one central idea: how we stay connected to what we want while we bring it to life. Her work explores vision, intention, action, and the creative ways we can keep what matters to us present in everyday life. She calls these tools and practices Creative Connection Points. Shamonique is the founder of INTENTION // Bay Leaves, the first physical expression of this work. Join the email list for new ideas, articles, and Creative Connection Points from Shamonique.
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Everyone Says They Want to “Be Healthy.” But Do You Even Know What That Means for You?

Most people say they want to “be healthy,” but very few ever pause to ask, What does healthy actually mean for me? I’ve asked myself that question many times, but it came up again when...

15 “I Am” Affirmations for Healing and Renewal

Clarity Snapshot Healing rarely moves in a straight line. Some days feel like progress. Other days feel like you are starting over again. That is why affirmations can be so powerful. They do not force...

Everyday Routines That Bring You Back to Center When Life Feels Overwhelming

When I feel pulled in a million directions, by headlines, messages, or family responsibilities, I find myself reaching for something simple. Sometimes it’s a recipe my grandmother used to make, where I can follow...

Why the Virgo New Moon Is Exactly What You Need If Life Feels Heavy

When the world feels heavy and loud, it is easy to get swept into currents that do not belong to you. Everyone has an opinion, every headline demands attention, and suddenly, you are pulled...

How to Set Intentions with Bay Leaves: The Daily Ritual That Changed My Life

Every morning, I try to spend some time with myself before the day's distractions begin. I take a bay leaf, I write one intention, and I watch it burn. The whole ritual takes no...

Tired After Vacation? Try This Surprising Reset Instead

Have you ever come back from vacation and felt more drained than refreshed? You packed your bags, hit the beach, lounged by the pool, and then returned home tired, unmotivated, and already behind on...

5 Intentional Ways to Reset When the World Feels Too Heavy

There are days when the weight of the world feels inescapable. The tragedies, the political arguments, the endless controversies all show up the moment you pick up your phone. Even if you don’t want...

10 Authenticity Intentions for Living in Truth and Self-Honesty

Clarity SnapshotPretending to be okay when you’re not. Saying yes when you mean no. Ignoring the small voice inside that keeps trying to tell you the truth. These are the little ways self-honesty slips...

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