Have Nø Fear

written by HNF Onyx | Have Nø Fear

The world is loud. Unforgiving. Fast. And as a city girl in the middle of all this chaos, it’s easy to feel left behind. Something is always demanding your time, your energy, your presence. Gratitude can feel like a chore sometimes — but it’s necessary. So you find time for it. You make time for it. Because when you don’t, things tend to fall apart.

In the spirit of slowing down and showing appreciation, here are five things I’m thankful for as a creative navigating a chaotic world.

1. The Vision

In 2023, I was living in Atlanta, searching for purpose, staring at a piece of artwork that became the first spark of HNF. I didn’t fully understand it then, but I know now: that moment planted the seed. The idea has been slow-cooking in my mind for years, and I’m grateful for how it’s guided me right here.

2. Chosen Family

My chosen family is the community that sees me — truly sees me.

Not for what I have.

Not for what I can do.

But for who I am.

There’s real love there, and real love is what carries you through life’s many tests.

3. Who I Am / What I Do

At my core, I’m kind.

Kind, but not someone you can run over.

I still have a sense of childlike wonder — life excites me in this innocent way — yet I’m wise beyond my years.

I get to express that kindness through healthcare. I became an EMT last year and even though the job can be draining (and doesn’t pay what it should), I like what I do. I spent years in sales, and that drained me in a different way — you almost have to lose a piece of your ethics to really thrive there. I hated lying just to survive. Capitalism might demand it, but that never made it feel right.

Now, I get to encourage and promote kindness in this space. That matters to me.

4. The Courage to Keep Showing Up

For most of my life, I was scared to be who I was. Scared to be seen. Scared to be heard. I pretended not to care if I was forgotten. But as I’ve stepped into my late 20s, I’ve realized the truth:

I do want to be seen.

I do want to be heard.

I want to be felt.

I want community.

That desire — that hunger for connection — is what gives me the courage to keep showing up.

5. The Movement

The movement is about gratitude, yes — but it’s also about something bigger. It’s the point of view that guides us and always will. My hope is simple: to inspire others to show up for themselves. To like themselves. To love themselves enough to find comfort in being seen, heard, and felt — just like the artists I feature here (or will feature here soon).

Here’s to more creativity, more courage, and more moments worth being thankful for.

Happy Thanksgiving. 🖤