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: life
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 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
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
unapologetic
I’ve spent too much of my life trying to minimize myself. As women, we are force-fed this mindset from the time we are born. And honestly, it wasn’t until the birth of my daughter that I realized that I am enough. Like, perfectly enough. Not too much, never too little. I carried life inside of… Continue reading unapologetic
a little reminder
uexpected turns do not equate to failure life happens to us all and not always how we planned for it to. refuse the lie that where you are right now is somehow imperfect that you are in some way behind or not on track accept your now and make the best of the present because… Continue reading a little reminder
a note on friendship
This year I learned a lot about friendship. I’ve been refreshingly open with longtime friends. Deepened relationships with newer friends. But also, learned that some that I considered to be a friend were only in my life conditionally. I’ve also observed the friendships of those around me and gained insight on connections that last a… Continue reading a note on friendship
this christmas
It’s the holiday season. Undoubtedly my favorite time of the year. My desk at work is all tinseled out and Maddie’s gifts are on the way [shout out to amazon prime!]. But this year feels so different. My path isn't as clear as it has been the last few years. It’s made me think a… Continue reading this christmas
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