lately i’ve been meditating on letting go. primarily thinking about letting go of the narratives that hold me back, which were created by myself + others. over time i’ve repeated them to myself, consciously & subconsciously. there’s so much power in your thoughts & emotions. what’s hard is slowing down & being still to listen…
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lately i’ve been meditating on the idea of loving yourself first. i know it sounds cliche but this goes beyond pampering yourself, which may be difficult for people who have experienced or are experiencing trauma, depression, & anxiety. to me, loving yourself first means taking the time & space to heal through compassion & unconditionally…
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i feel like as though lately i’m usually in self care mode. aside from the political moment we’re living in, i’m more focused on it now that i have more time post-phd (over exertion, anyone?). however, the concept is still something i’ve been working on since bell hooks taught me to love myself first. with…
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today’s reminder is unconditional gratitude. appreciation for life, experiences, & people without strings attached & without judgement. it’s slowing down & finding love in the present moment – the way the sun hits your face, how breathing deeply opens up your lungs, a person’s laughter, a new leaf unfurling. everyday i try to cultivate gratitude…
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when i look at my plants’ growth it reminds me of impermanence & the fact that life is always changing. it’s comforting & brings me back to the present moment. for as long as i can remember my father has been meditating as a daily practice. he gave me a few books by one of…
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another one of my highly recommended books is being peace by thich nhat hanh, zen master & peace activist. it is special because my dad gave it to me. i was meeting my mom & sister in vietnam & had been living in melbourne for close to 2 years. my dad decided not to travel…
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one of the the most important books i’ve read is all about love by feminist activist/scholar bell hooks. i read it for the first time in 2013. it was a heavy period in my life & i found this book when i needed it most. it made me feel uncomfortable & liberated at the same…
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love & hope make the world go round 💞 today i’m focusing on compassion & why it is super important. i know it may sound cheesy, but for real – given the dark times we’re living in we gotta do our best. compassion is a practice where we take time to be fully present with…
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