Our Story
Born from pain and faith, from strength and surrender.
The Plant the Seeds Project was born from pain and faith, from strength and surrender, from the quiet realization that we are both our greatest obstacle and our most faithful companion. That everything begins — and ends — within.
I've loved writing for as long as I can remember. First songs, then poems, then school newspapers and early attempts at books. But it wasn't until life cracked me open that writing became more than a passion — it became a refuge. A quiet lifeline. A form of healing.
Over the years, my scribbled notes, journal pages, blog posts, social media captions, and later — my podcast — began to weave a thread. A thread that pulled me forward through six years of therapy and slow, imperfect homecoming to myself.
This project is not just a collection of insights.
It is a seed.
A reminder.
A quiet gesture toward the truth that healing is a process and a daily effort.
That growth can begin with one small, tender intention. And when nurtured with love, faith, and patience, that seed can become the very path that leads us back to wholeness.
The Beginning
This project began with a daily journal — designed to gently build habits, help recognize, accept, and transform emotions, and support motivation, small wins, and the daily application of our potential.
It then expanded into a book — anchored in everything I've learned, lived, and embodied — now enriched with rituals and products that encourage self-care and mindful routines.
The Team
Throughout my life, people have been my greatest gift. I've often found myself surrounded by kind-hearted, supportive, and generous souls — appearing at just the right time, offering exactly what I needed.
This is how the team behind Plant the Seeds Project came to life.
My partner, who gave me wings to fly.
My closest friends — motivators, early readers, and gentle editors.
Deyan Panayotov
Deyan Panayotov is the graphic designer behind both the Plant the Seeds Daily Journal and the Guide for Growth Book. With over 18 years of professional experience, his unique perspective and heartfelt contribution have played a vital role in bringing this project to life.
Over the years, Deyan has worked as a designer for Men's Health, Intro, Go Guide Magazines, and the cultural magazine Programata, among others.
Teodora Polyakova
Teodora Polyakova is the illustrator behind the Guide for Growth Book. Her original artwork emerged naturally from the heart of this book — born from its depth, tenderness, and quiet intention to accompany each personal discovery with symbolic beauty.
Teodora herself is on a path of self-exploration, and she instantly resonated with the essence of this project. Her illustrations are not merely visual elements, but soulful spaces that invite reflection and connection.
She is also part of the creative teams at Knihozavur Publishing and kidlitbox, communities devoted to crafting meaningful resources for children — and for the adults who still listen to the voice of their inner child.
Together, we planted this seed.
And together, we invite you to grow with us.
About Neli
I hold a degree in International Relations and spent years working as a consultant and project writer in the fields of youth, sport, and culture — including programs supported by UNESCO.
But while my professional journey took shape across projects and collaborations, my inner path was calling for something deeper.
Today, I am continuing this journey through academic study, pursuing a Master's degree in Psychology with a focus on Psychological Counseling — not only to support others, but to understand more fully what it means to meet yourself with honesty, patience, and compassion.
A Quiet Belief
We are not here to chase perfection.
We are born whole — and then life scatters us into pieces.
Like a puzzle, we spend our days gently collecting each fragment, reassembling the image that best reflects our truest self — in this moment, as we are now.
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