Blog/ Jasmin Pannu, Artist and Writer.

“If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulder of giants”

– this quote from Isaac Newton motivates my own self-development journey. I've found that some teachings have the ability to influence massive change in our lives.

And that, to me, is an irresistible possibility.

I dedicate a lot of my time to reading and learning. And as some of you may know, prior to working in the arts full-time, I worked in corporate marketing where writing was a big part of what I did. I’ve always found writing to have the same essence as painting or drawing: it is to create something out of nothing, to organise chaos into something that’s relatable and meaningful.

So, as I’ve continued to grow my art practice, I’ve also started to dedicate time to writing and through this I’ve found the intersection between my passion, my career and my hobby.

In this article for Goalcast, I write about learning how to protect my energy by protecting my choices. This article has gotten over 10 thousand shares at the time of writing this. It’s been one of my most popular articles yet. Entitled ‘Why I Make Every Big Life Decision Without Telling Family or Friends,’ I touch on the importance of self-reliance and autonomy, the power of being a private person and how I hold myself accountable in every area of my life. Read it here.

In this article for Goalcast, I write about how I think of designing spaces as both a professional Muralist, and as someone who has experienced the drastic shift from a 9-5 in the office to building a business at home. Titled ‘Environment Is Everything: Building a Space that Inspires and Uplifts,’ I talk about consciously creating an environment that serves us for the better. Read it here.

In this article for Thought Catalogue, I write about the lessons I’ve learned about relationships over the years. I touch upon friendships, familial attachments and romantic relationships. I dive into how I consciously create healthy relationships and let go of ones that just aren’t working. It’s called ‘Here’s Why I Completely Overhauled All the Relationships in My Life.’ I talk about attachment styles, learning how to listen and books that helped me grow and evolve. Read it here.