About

I’m so glad you’re here.

I’m the heart behind Awakened Living.

This space was born from a simple belief: that even in life’s busiest and most uncertain seasons, we can choose to live with greater peace, intention, and purpose. It isn’t about having all the answers or living a perfect life. It’s about learning to slow down, embrace growth, and find beauty in the ordinary moments that often become the most meaningful.

Like many people, my journey hasn’t followed a straight path. I was born in New York and raised in a multicultural family with Puerto Rican, German, and Italian roots. Over the years, life has taken me through different places, seasons, and experiences that have shaped who I am today. I’ve experienced change, heartbreak, healing, new beginnings, and the quiet lessons that only time can teach.

There was a point when I realized that personal growth isn’t something we arrive at—it’s something we continue to choose every day. That realization changed everything for me. It inspired me to create Awakened Living as a place where I could share what I’m learning along the way while encouraging others on their own journeys.

Here you’ll find reflections on creating peaceful homes, living intentionally, embracing creativity, nurturing faith, strengthening family relationships, discovering purpose, and finding joy in everyday life. You’ll also find conversations about books, writing, and the small habits that help us become the people we hope to be.

More than anything, I hope this becomes a place where you feel welcomed. A place where you can pause for a few moments, breathe deeply, and leave feeling encouraged to take the next step in your own journey—no matter how small that step may be.

Thank you for being here and for allowing me to share this journey with you.

With gratitude,

Aya Rose