Pitaya Letters

A newsletter by D. Y. Pinto.

Emails about creative freedom and a tranquil lifestyle. By subscribing, you’ll find in every email a quiet space to read, relax, and maybe relate to my creative processes.

I share monthly(-ish) insights into my creative process, updates about my life, and my continuous willingness to stay close to Nature.

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Why "Pitaya"?

Pitayas or dragon fruits are fruits of cactus plants that grow in Mexico, Central America and other parts of the world.

Pitayas encompass beautiful values I want to constantly remember and try to align to them. It's now my life and project inspiration.

Freedom.

Pitayas grow in a wild way; they rebel against the standard of trees, bushes and creepers. They remind me of being free to be myself.

Joy.

Pitayas are the most delicious fruits in my universe, and remind me of enjoying the wonderful gifts God gives us.

Resilience.

The plant grows slowly and steadily, it resists very different conditions and lives many, many years.

Home.

Where there is a pitaya, I remember my roots. I'm at home.

Humbleness.

Pitayas remind me to stay humble.

Protection.

Pitaya plants have light prickles. Not very harsh, just the right amount.

Momentary flowers.

Remind me that beautiful things need a lot of time to generate, and sometimes are brief.

Triangular shape.

The pitaya plant grows in triangular prisms. Isn't that super cool?

Harvest.

The more water they have during the year, the more pitayas one gets on harvest time. Reminds me of God's will (the rain) in combination with human perseverance.

Generosity.

Pitayas are meant to be shared.

Love.

Where there are pitayas, there is love. Those who take care of a pitaya plant care about future human beings who might never know.

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