I spent years hating my body. I was constantly trying to hide it, or “fix it,” or just being ashamed of it. Many factors contributed to this; men, religion, my own internal battles with accepting myself. It’s taken me until my current age to finally journey into radical self-love + acceptance of my body- the… Continue reading four ways to help you re-connect with your body + practice radical self-love
Author: Dre
practicing non-attachment when it’s unnatural
the first time I heard the term non-attachment was last year from my sister and ever since, it’s been something I think about often. If you delve into its beginnings you’ll find its roots in Buddhism and other eastern religions. But it even reminds me of Philippians 4:12-13 where Paul says he has learned the… Continue reading practicing non-attachment when it’s unnatural
life reimagined as a story
If I had to come up with a title for my life it would be something like “The Girl With the Heart Wide Open” or “She Who Was Never Afraid to Love.” Because honestly, love has shaped my entire life. I’ve always completely given myself over to love. Every type of love [friendship, romantic, familial]… Continue reading life reimagined as a story
on managing anxiety
i had a panic attack. even writing that down feels surreal. i hadn’t experienced one in years, and even then it was different. i’d have them as the direct result of something I was currently experiencing- like my car breaking down. this time it was solely due to my thoughts + the physical manifestation of… Continue reading on managing anxiety
on moving forward + strength
i remember the day life as I knew it shattered so vividly it was sudden and all at once i remember feeling like I had to go far + fast so I did then I remember feeling like I had to stop + scream so I did that too i felt like I was dying.… Continue reading on moving forward + strength
motherhood, my way.
i did things my way, and I’m so glad I did. i am talking about motherhood. my way wasn’t the easiest but it made these moments that i get to enjoy now so much sweeter. just at the beginning of the year I couldn’t imagine the life I’m living now. i feel like such a… Continue reading motherhood, my way.
on becoming
in January I declared that my word for 2019 is “be.” and that’s exactly what I did. i allowed myself the freedom to just be who I truly am. no trying to fit in any boxes or be who people expect of me. i learned a ton about myself. recognized some repeated behaviors + patterns.… Continue reading on becoming
moving out of fear
i think deeply about lessons I’ve learned throughout my life daily. to recognize this particular one has been quite the journey. it’s as simple as this: I’ve always wanted someone who needs me. i came to this realization while reading Common’s new book, “Let Love Have the Last Word.” while this book is honesty all… Continue reading moving out of fear
all the feels
why do we glorify the inability to feel? or, the ability to suppress feelings rather. everyone wants to be able to say that the hurtful situation they’ve gone through didn’t affect them. but I will be the first to say that I feel all of the things. i was journaling this morning about how… Continue reading all the feels
my type of love
it’s full, it runneth over it’s deep, knowing no end, going on and on it’s safe, like arms holding me tight it’s refreshing, like a sip of something cool and sweet on a warm day it’s vast, like the expanse of the sky it’s high, and lifts me up it’s necessary, like the next breath… Continue reading my type of love
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