Today we’d like to introduce you to Dulce.
Hi Dulce, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
After 2020, I witnessed a shift in my community—more fear, more emotional repression, and more people quietly carrying anxiety and inner conflict. I kept seeing the same pattern: so many of us want peace and clarity, but we were never truly taught how to understand the mind, regulate emotions, or transform our inner dialogue into something that supports us. That realization became my turning point.
That’s how The Mind Is An Art was born. I started it as a nonprofit platform devoted to self-awareness, mental well-being, and personal growth—because I believe the mind is not something we simply “have,” it’s something we can learn to shape with intention.
Today, one of the ways I serve is through our monthly gatherings on the first Saturday of every month, where we welcome people who want to learn how to better understand and master their minds. In these meetings, we explore practical ways to increase self-knowledge, strengthen emotional awareness, and create real internal change—because when self-awareness grows, transformation becomes inevitable.
What brought me here is simple: I believe healing starts within. When one person learns to live with more clarity, purpose, and inner peace, that change ripples outward—into families, relationships, and the community.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Not at all—it’s been meaningful, but not always easy. One of our biggest challenges has been financial resources. Running a nonprofit requires consistent funding for operations, materials, outreach, and basic sustainability. In the early stages, a lot of those costs have been absorbed through my own work and business (My Dulce Luna LLC/DBA Dulce Luna Massage & Wellness ), simply because I believed the mission deserved a chance to grow even before we had outside funding.
At the same time, we’ve learned something beautiful: community doesn’t always start with a big budget—it starts with people showing up. For our gatherings, we invite members to bring a dish to share, and that simple gesture has become part of our culture. It creates warmth, belonging, and a sense of “we’re in this together.” Over time, that shared table has strengthened our relationships, deepened trust, and reminded us that unity is one of our greatest resources.
We’re still building, and funding remains a real challenge—but we’ve also proven that when people come together with intention, we become stronger as a collective.
Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about The Mind Is An Art?
Although I do have a wellness practice, what matters most to me—and what I want readers to know—is that my work is deeply connected to our nonprofit mission through The Mind Is An Art.
The Mind Is An Art is a nonprofit community platform focused on self-awareness, mental well-being, and personal growth. We support people who are ready to understand their minds, regulate their emotions, and take responsibility for their inner world—because that’s where lasting transformation begins.
One of the most important ways we serve our community is through our free monthly gatherings on the first Saturday of every month. These meetings create a welcoming space for reflection, conversation, and practical learning. People come to explore tools for self-observation, emotional awareness, and personal responsibility—so they can move through anxiety, anger, overwhelm, and life challenges with more clarity and strength. What makes it special is the sense of unity: members often bring food to share, and that simple act has become a symbol of how we grow stronger together.
What sets us apart is our approach: we don’t just inspire people—we give them tools they can apply immediately in daily life. We focus on helping individuals become more aware of what they’re living and why, so they can make more conscious choices and create a healthier reality for themselves and their families.
Brand-wise, what I’m most proud of is that we’re building something genuine and accessible—rooted in love, community, and real growth. If readers take one thing from our story, I hope it’s this: you are not alone, and change is possible when you learn to understand your mind and reconnect with your inner purpose.
We welcome volunteers, community partners, and sponsors who want to help us expand these gatherings and reach more people.
Where we are in life is often partly because of others. Who/what else deserves credit for how your story turned out?
So many people deserve credit, because The Mind Is An Art has never been a “one-person” journey—it has grown through community.
First, I want to recognize every person who shows up to our gatherings, especially those who return month after month. Their openness, courage, and willingness to look inward is what gives this nonprofit a heartbeat. I’m also deeply grateful to the members who bring food to share—that simple act has created warmth, connection, and a true sense of unity. It’s helped turn meetings into a community, not just an event.
I also want to acknowledge the supporters and advocates behind the scenes—the people who encourage us, help share our message, invite others, offer ideas, and remind us to keep going even when resources are limited. And I’m truly thankful for my clients and wellness community, because their trust and support have helped me sustain the mission while we continue building the nonprofit’s funding and infrastructure.
And I want to give specific credit to Mario Flores and Monica Martinez Araiza, who were essential in making this nonprofit possible from the very beginning. Their support at the foundational stage—especially being part of the organization’s formal structure—helped us establish The Mind Is An Art officially and gave the mission a real starting point. Sometimes the administrative and structural support is what makes the work possible in the first place, and I’m grateful they were willing to be part of that foundation.
If I’ve learned anything, it’s that transformation happens faster when people don’t have to do it alone. This work is possible because we’ve built it together.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://themindisanart.org/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themindisanart/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Themindisanart
Image Credits
Dulce Luna created on Canva
