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Friday // Full Moon

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Good morning! Today is a great day to stay grounded in your energy and intention. The full moon is here, it’s Friday, and you get to choose how you feel today.

I personally am feeling great as I type this in my warm bed. I’m gonna get ready for work here soon and after work I’m meeting up with a friend for a late lunch! I’m excited to catch up with her.

This full moon I am really leaning into faith in my angels, but also in myself. I have the ability to create the life I desire- I mean I’ve literally done that so far! I often find myself hiding behind limiting beliefs and unhealed wounds from childhood, but I am actively embracing my shadow self and working to shed light on the darker parts of me.

We’re all humans, we all have parts of us that we have been ashamed or embarrassed of, but hiding them away and trying to ignore them won’t make them go away. We have to acknowledge our pain and shame, and give ourselves patience and understanding for who we were.

Everything in your life has led you to this moment- be sure to honor it all.

Good Morning

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Woke up blessed and able to move my body, so I decided to do just that. I am writing this as I walk on my treadmill- just getting a little movement in before my work day. I noticed when I did this a few days last week that I felt so much more calm throughout the day, and I just feel so much better knowing I took time for myself.

I am working on my mindset this time around, as I’ve had past struggles with my weight and how obsessive I have become when I was trying to lose weight before. This time around I am not working out because I am shameful of how I look / feel, but instead because I deserve to feel good and be able to move my body with ease as I continue to grow older.

I think about how I do want to be a mom one day, and even if that never comes to fruition, I will definitely want to be someone who travels. People who are constantly traveling typically are used to walking and hiking a lot, so either way my future goals need me moving now!

I’m not calorie counting or obsessively following a routine, I am simply listening to my body and paying attention to how I feel after certain workouts and certain foods. I deserve to feel healthy and be happy about what I am feeding my body, and I am just trying to sit in that deserving mindset, rather than one of shame.

I hope everyone has a wonderful Tuesday and everyone takes some time for themselves today, even if it’s two minutes of mindful breathing- you deserve it.

Sleepy Sunday

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Today was definitely a nap day, and I am not one who normally takes naps. To be fair, I did have a pounding headache that wasn’t going away and I felt like sleeping it off was the best option.

I did a grocery pick up order today and am about to get ready to make our lunches for the week! It’s so much easier to just have our lunches ready to bring to work, so as much as I don’t necessarily look forward to putting it all together, I love the benefits that come from putting the effort in.

This past week I got up early three days of the week and started my day on my treadmill. I honestly could feel the difference in my mood throughout the day and I’m excited to get back to it again tomorrow!

Tomorrow is also 11/11, and being the witchy weirdo I am, I love that!! It’s known to be a powerful day for manifesting, so make sure you take time to be intentional with your day and what energy you’re putting into onto the world. As long as remember to tune into gratitude and love, and you will feel the blessings and abundance pour in.

Sending love to everyone who needs a little extra right now; you are all stronger than you know.

Thoughts Lately

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The more we tune into our own world and meet our own needs, the more we can meet the needs of humanity.

We aren’t meant to know everything, so we’re all ignorant to shit.

Leaders aren’t going to save you- no one will except for yourself.

Helicopter parents unintentionally create anxious children who do not trust themselves or the word around them.

Are you unmotivated or do you struggle with perfectionism?

We aren’t meant to control, we’re meant to surrender to what is.

Inner peace is power.

Together

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Today some are crying tears of joy

While others tears are ones of sorrow

Anger and hatred proudly shared

Is this the future we want for tomorrow?

When emotions are high

When we are in a triggered state

When we don’t feel at peace inside

We will struggle to have any rational debate

It makes it hard to see the other side

It makes it hard to lean into empathy

But this is why we need to take a step back

So we can focus on light, love and unity

We all will endure these next years together

All with different pasts and upbringings

When we recognize similarities in each other

We can truly discuss the important things

We can see how much we have in common

We can ask each other questions to understand

We can see where our fears and goals line up

And we can lend each other a hand

We can accomplish a lot more together

Than we can when we are divided

We the people have the freedom of speech

With strength in numbers we can stand united

We can stand for our rights and our freedoms

We can stand for access to great education

We can stand for a healthier future

We can stand for what we want in this nation

Together we can harness the power of unity

Together we can make sure the future is bright

Together we can lean into faith over fear

Together we can show the darkness our light

Happy Sunday / Gratitude Check

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This Sunday has been so relaxing and I have been soaking in the precious life that I live. My husband and I treated ourselves to some nice pedicures to celebrate his birthday early (he turns 30 on Wednesday)! We’ve been enjoying the cloudy day by taking it slow- soon we will be going to his parents’ home for family dinner. I just wanted to check in and list some of the things I have been grateful for recently:

-my respectful, loving husband

-our beautiful home that has everything we need

-fancy pedicures

-iced coffee

-our financial situation

-our jobs

-good music

-podcasts

-comfortable sweatpants/sweatshirts

-netflix

-genuinely supportive friends

-quality family time

Life will always present challenges, which is why it is important to take time to appreciate the good parts. Sending love and positive vibes to everyone this beautiful Sunday.

A Kid At Heart

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What does it mean to be a kid at heart?

It means that you still believe there is magic in the world. It may not look like fairies and wizards, but it can be felt in the most precious moments. It’s recognizing that laughter really is the best medicine, and doing the things that bring true joy to your soul. Being a kid at heart just means you haven’t let the cruel parts of the world dim your light.

Monday Morning Blessings

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-Waking up in a warm bed next to the love of my life

-Having a reliable vehicle to get my to my job

-Having a job that I enjoy

-Being able to get ready for work and do all the things I need to do on my own

-Having good health

-Having access to clean water

-Having clean clothing to wear

There are so many things about this life to be grateful for, and it’s important to take time to recognize them.

Sunshine and Iced Coffee

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Happy Sunday!

The sun is shining and my iced coffee was extra satisfying this morning, so no complaints here. What you focus on expands, so keep that in mind today while you let your thoughts wander. May you find beauty and peace in the most unexpected places, and may you give yourself the same love and grace you give others. Sending love and positivity to everyone this Sunday. ♡

Saturday Morning

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Today is a gorgeous day and I am just so happy that I get to spend the day with my husband. I’m currently in the waiting room just to get some routine labs, and afterwards we’re planning to get breakfast and just have a relaxing day! We’re hoping to break into the Hogwarts Lego set that we were gifted for our wedding! We also are planning to get our thank you cards done this weekend as well.

Since gratitude always makes life so much better, I’m just going to list some of the things that I am feeling thankful for lately:

-the relationship I have with my husband

-my friendships

-our supportive family

-having a reliable vehicle (shoutout to the automatic start now that it’s in the 30s in the am)

-my health / mental health

-access to water and food

-our home

-mel robbins podcast

-qveen herby’s music

-dunkin iced coffee

-the photo app Lapse (it’s basically a digital disposable camera- see photos below)