This one is for those of us who have a hard time opening up - the ones with awesome stories to tell who might not yet have the courage to speak. I know it's hard to feel like you fit in sometimes - you find yourself questioning if anyone even notices you're here. 

But I do - and I couldn't be happier to share this moment in time with you. Right here, right now. 

ZOX has become a way for me to speak without opening my mouth - a way to say the words I find myself losing when I try to tell myself things will be alright. This one, in particular, is the reminder I needed - the one that helps me remember that before I can focus on how other people perceive me, I have to look at how I perceive myself. The way we look, the things we own, the titles we hold - none of that matters compared to what we have inside - the kind soul just waiting to connect with others on a deeper level. 

Most of you remember the very first ZOX I made by hand - it was all black on one side with painted stripes of neon green on the other. This ZOX was inspired by that - the idea that we don't have to be loud to be amazing - it's what's on the inside that matters most. 

My hope for all of you - especially those of you who are shy or anxious around others, is that this reminds you that it's ok to be yourself. Don't ever feel pressured to fit in - a genuine soul with a kind heart will make lifelong friends wherever they go. 

Love you guys.

Jason