May is always a month that I look forward to. Not only are we firmly in Taurus season - my sensual, luxurious, and grounded season - but it is also the month we celebrate Mother's Day, my birthday, and teacher appreciation. For this reason, celebrating joy accurately represents the month's energy. How fortuitous that this… Continue reading May: Celebrate Joy
We often hear that we should love ourselves first before we can love others. But what does that really mean? Loving yourself more is not just about self-care practices, although they can certainly help. It's about recognizing your worth and value, and investing in your own happiness and well-being.
Are you struggling with self-love? Remember, you are worthy of love and respect - both from others and yourself! It's important to take care of yourself both physically and mentally, and that includes practicing self-love. Don't be too hard on yourself and embrace your flaws, because they make you unique and special. Treat yourself with kindness, and the love and positivity will radiate from within. Let's spread the message of self-love and inspire others to do the same.
Large chunks of our lives are devoted to what we think we should do, who we think we should be. All the shoulds and coulds can be so very loud and prominent as we learn to navigate self identity.
Friend, this is the type of relationship we should strive for. One that can grow as we do. One that expands and evolves with us. One that never stops finding joy. One that encourages us along our evolution. One that gives us space grow as an individual. Someone who can be a home in which we will always feel safe, secure, and comfortable to be who we want to be. Who we are meant to be.
We've all known the happiness suckers, and even had them occupy spaces of importance within our lives. I once dated a man for a year that I would label as the epitome of a happiness sucker. Nothing in his life seemed to make him happy. His personal mantra was, “If only I had this ______, I’d be happy.” Needless to say, he’d get that — whatever that was — but his happiness would be short lived and he’d be right back to where he started.
