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
Category: inspiration
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
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 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
on dreaming again
Last summer when I started my own mentoring organization I had no idea what to expect. I had always mentored under someone else’s leadership. But I decided to stop getting in my own way with thoughts of inadequacy and just start somewhere. And surprisingly my summer program was what I considered to be successful. My… Continue reading on dreaming again
on living with no regrets
i am sometimes tempted to regret. this is actually my second time writing this blog with that sentence as the starting line. the first time I couldn’t find the words to make this inspirational. it was more like a rant... on how I love too hard and trust too quickly and often end up disappointed.… Continue reading on living with no regrets
beautiful destinations
i cried on Mother’s Day. i wasn’t particularly sad. i laid in bed, my daughter already sound asleep. and I began to reflect over my day as I typically do. then I suddenly became overwhelmed with thoughts of how much I love the people in my life. the ones that have remained over the years.… Continue reading beautiful destinations
dear body…
dear body, i promise to love you better. you are amazing after all. you formed life within your womb. and gave birth to perfection. you even created sustenance to nourish that miracle. wow. i’ve seen you expand + shrink on more than one occasion. you are magical, in fact. i think that you deserve the… Continue reading dear body…
about words
i love words. i always have. i can remember reading the dictionary when I was a kid, just because. even now, I look up at least one word a day. but this isn’t about me. this is about how words have power over us all. i can remember so many crappy things people said to… Continue reading about words
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