Hello, world.

I know I have been missing, distant, or perhaps even absent from posting on social media and, in some ways, from your daily lives. Where have I been? What have I been doing? Why the silence? The truth is, I needed time to reflect and redirect. I once watched a video that said, “Disappear for six months and become unstoppable, unrecognizable. Unlock your true power by listening to the voice within.”

And so, that is what I did. I stepped back from distractions—no more scrolling, no more posting, and even when I did, it was rare, unplanned. I distanced myself from the noise, even refraining from promoting my gigs, so that I could finally hear what life had been trying to say to me all along.

I went somewhere warm. I simply hopped in the van and went. My guitar was always with me, but my focus was no longer on filling every weekend with performances. The constant cycle of booking, playing, and chasing a vision of success had taken its toll. I wanted to experience life as the person I had become, rather than as the version of myself I had once been chasing. And in that stillness, I embarked on the most profound search for meaning. What I found was more than I had ever imagined, more than I could have asked for.

Since 2022, my journey has been one of deep reflection and exploration. I traveled outside the United States for the first time, allowing myself to be embraced by new cultures and perspectives. Through love, I discovered a new way to see the world—one that called me to live more authentically. I began to truly understand connection, not just to people, but to the infinite worlds that exist within our own.

Take, for instance, the Spanish language—one of the most spoken languages in the world, yet so often overlooked by those who do not speak it. It was not given to me at birth, yet somehow, through love, it found me. It spoke to me in a way that reshaped my understanding of the world. Learning Spanish has not been about stepping away from my own culture, but rather about building a bridge—deepening my ability to connect with others, to learn, to see from another perspective. My winters in South America have reinforced a truth I have always known but had not fully realized: life is always speaking to us. We are all connected. Each person we meet leads us to another and, ultimately, back home to ourselves.

In my time away, I have also begun writing my first memoir. My Purest Intention is an offering of my experiences, my journey through life, love, and spirituality. It is a way to uncover and revisit moments long buried beneath the weight of everyday struggles—not forgotten, just tucked away in places rarely visited. This book is my attempt to share my perspective, to articulate the understanding I now carry, to no longer feel so misunderstood—and perhaps, to inspire.

Now, I return with new energy and purpose. I will be sharing my thoughts here, on this blog, instead of social media. Maybe I will post daily, maybe weekly, but I will be here. I will also begin posting content on my YouTube channel once again, inviting you to join me as I navigate this journey that life is unfolding before me. And of course, there will always be music—my heart, my soul. Let me remind you, I never stopped creating. I only stepped away to truly sit with what I had created, to understand who I had become through it all. My voice is stronger than ever, and it longs to be heard—to resonate within the hearts and souls of those who are willing to listen.

I have never left you. I only retreated so that I could return with more to offer, with a deeper, more authentic version of myself. I hope you will stay with me on this journey. I have so much to share with you.

And I love you.

Pentley