Strong in Spirit IFAM This work of art was

This work of art was designed and crafted by María Ofelia Raczán Chajón

They inspire me to view life in the same way: from a broad perspective

to see life with hope

I am grateful for those seasons of discomfort

Strong in Spirit IFAM This work of art wasAccording to the Maya worldview, we are all born accompanied by a nahual: a protective guide, an energy that reflects our essence and stays with us throughout life. Mine is Toj, a symbol of sacred fire, gratitude, reconciliation, and the pursuit of balance. Creating my portrait became an act of introspection. With each stitch, I felt Tojs presence as a flame within me, reminding me to be grateful for life, for the path I have traveled, and to