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Posted September 26, 2016 Body Musings

What I wish Someone Told me About Self-Help Books

One of my favorite Gospel songs is titled “Held”, sung by Nathalie Grant. The song is about a Christian couple who lost their newborn child. On top of their sadness, … Continue Reading What I wish Someone Told me About Self-Help Books

Posted September 9, 20163 Comments Body love letters

Dear Body, I Hear You.

This Love letter to her body, was submitted by Kimberly S. Dear Body, Many many years ago WE stood at this very same crossroad, overweight and tired and confused. I … Continue Reading Dear Body, I Hear You.

Perfection is very addictive because it is very seductive. It's so greate to think, "there's a way I can do things where I can never be held in judgment by other people, that I can totally escape criticism". but it doesn't work

Posted August 31, 20161 Comment Body Musings

Let go of Perfection, Let in Patience and Compassion. Day 31 of #31DaysofSelfcompassion.

We made it! Last day of #31daysofselfcompassion. Thank you for hanging in with me and being willing to explore a different way to find your way back to yourself. Let … Continue Reading Let go of Perfection, Let in Patience and Compassion. Day 31 of #31DaysofSelfcompassion.

Day 30. Have compassion for the limbo between where you are and where you want to go. That blur and confusion, that is where life really lives, where it blossoms, where it creates magic.

Posted August 30, 2016 Body Musings

Why You Should Stop Pursuing Goals, and Start Living: Day 30 of #31DaysofSelfCompassion.

My happiness has always been just 10 pounds away, just a degree away, just a boyfriend away, just a new pair of shoes away, just a circumstance away. It is … Continue Reading Why You Should Stop Pursuing Goals, and Start Living: Day 30 of #31DaysofSelfCompassion.

Do not go where you are not wanted. Find someone who recognizes that you are made of wild dreams and purpose. Do not beg for the kind of love that feels like a favor. Day 26

Posted August 26, 2016 Body Musings

Do Not Go Where You Are Not Wanted: Day 26 of #31DaysofSelfCompassion

“You’re surprisingly eloquent” “You’re beautiful for a dark skinned girl” “You don’t look like an African. That’s good”. “I don’t usually date fat girls, but I’ve always wanted to try … Continue Reading Do Not Go Where You Are Not Wanted: Day 26 of #31DaysofSelfCompassion

white background, text reads, " day 25. Document the moments you feel most in love with yourself - what you're wearing, who you're around, what you're doing. Recreate and repeat. Warsan Shire

Posted August 26, 2016 Body Musings

What Does Self-Love Look Like to You? Day 25 of #31DaysofSelfCompassion

Detox teas, waist trainers, training for marathons, going to parties I don’t enjoy, entertaining people out of politeness, adopting a certain style, these are the many things I’ve done and … Continue Reading What Does Self-Love Look Like to You? Day 25 of #31DaysofSelfCompassion