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Why Are We Here
Goodbye, For Now
Shift Happens

Cheers to the city that raised me. My first love.

Cheers to the city that raised me. My first love. The place that houses so many memories. The corner of the world that I know I can always return to and feel at home. I don't think anyone can ever make me hate you, you're simply the best 🤍✨

Lil bit of this, lil bit of that. #createyourstory

Lil bit of this, lil bit of that. #createyourstory #mytinyatlas #liveauthentic #HeartfeltMoments #HonestyHour #HumanExperience

“The water is bad out here.” I had just landed

“The water is bad out here.” I had just landed in Los Angeles, this is the only small talk I could gather. I was exhausted. And was in the final stretch of travel before I could return home and watch the sky change for months on end. And ride horses. I want to ride horses.

“The water is bad here.” he agrees, then pauses before mentioning “There is a huge dialysis business because of the amount of kidney failure.”

“Because of the water.” I said flatley.

“Because of the water.” He mentioned how he got this information but I’ve already done limited research after constantly being mildly sick whenever I arrived in Los Angeles.

“How much?” my mom yells through the phone, “Arsenic?!” 430x the amount we should be drinking is found in the water. Along with chromium and other chemicals that I didn't recognize immediately. But don't worry, the Los Angeles waterboard says it's completely safe and that the study is old (2013).

There was a brief moment before I asked, “So what part of Los Angeles do you like the most?”

“Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach.”

“By the water?”
By the water…

(Keep in mind I am a writer, not a researcher).

#livethelittlethings #inspiremyinstagram #mytinyatlas #enjoythemoment #theartofslowingdown #lifestyle #aestheticfeed #LiveAuthentic #CreateYourStory #MindfulLiving #DreamBig #HumanExperience #HonestyHour #RealTalk #PersonalJourney #InspiringStories #HeartfeltMoments #InnerStrength

"Have you done hot yoga before?” A frequent ques

"Have you done hot yoga before?” A frequent question I have been confronted with when checking into class. Often when the studio is set to roughly 95-105 fahrenheit. Infrared panels or thermostat dialed appropriately. I reply “yes,” forgetting the full answer being unintentionally, many times…In Ubud.

The town is in the center of Bali, known to the locals at the place that heals. Or the healer. It's quieter than Canggu. But very much alive. It was my first stop on the island, taken from the airport straight to the middle of the jungle. Well, not straight to, we had a flat tire about 45 minutes into the drive. A spare nail made the truck go thu-thunk thu-thunk along the dirt road. Luckily we pulled off 10 feet in front of a mechanical shop. He charged nothing to fix it in less than fifteen minutes. But that is when I first noticed the heat. It's thick.

I looked up at the sky to see a few clouds drifting above. It's the dry season. Meaning no rain. No coverage. Sweat seeped through my sleeveless shirt as I just stood there doing nothing but existing.

"Great! So you're okay with the heat?" The front desk asks while offering a non slip towel.

"I think so.”

#livethelittlethings #inspiremyinstagram #mytinyatlas #enjoythemoment #theartofslowingdown #lifestyle #aestheticfeed #LiveAuthentic #CreateYourStory #MindfulLiving #DreamBig #HumanExperience #HonestyHour #RealTalk #PersonalJourney #InspiringStories #HeartfeltMoments #InnerStrength

4/4 Recharge 🤍 4/8 Aries Solar Eclipse 💫 L

4/4 Recharge 🤍
4/8 Aries Solar Eclipse 💫

Love this lil life.

#cozyvibes #feedaesthetic #softaesthetic #aestheticpicture #simplepleasures #moodyaesthetic #livethelittlethings #inspiremyinstagram #mytinyatlas #enjoythemoment #theartofslowingdown #lifestyle #thatgirl #contentmaker #postfortheaesthetic #aestheticfeed #pinterestgirl #pinterestinspo #contentcreator #thatgirlaesthetic #cozymag

There's a bit of comfort knowing that the majority

There's a bit of comfort knowing that the majority of us are doing the very best we can. Whatever that may look like. And best isn't perfect. Which is a relief, in a way, because perfection tends to feel cold and uninviting. Sterile and lost of humanity. I like the flaws. I love the way the imperfections tell a story of adventures, heartbreak, and the curiosity for what could be. The time we spend here and how we spend it is far more exciting than anything we can achieve. We might have every box marked off on the checklist of success, and that's great. That's wonderful! But nothing will make the heart happier than a simple moment of stillness blanketed in genuine connection. With yourself, with others, with mother earth. I hope today and everyday, you can find time to recognize how loved you are, how enough you are, and how beautiful the world is. Flawed and all. Thank you for being here 🤍🪽

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Growth looks good on you babe 🤍 #healingquotes

Growth looks good on you babe 🤍

#healingquotes #healingjourney #dailyaffirmation #selflovematters #selfdevelopmentjourney #selfgrowthjourney #wellnessjourney #soulwork #personalgrowth #growthmindset #selfdevelopmenttips #selfdevelopmentjunkie #gentlereminders #personalgrowth #personalgrowthtips #selfgrowth #selfgrowthjourney #selfgrowthquotes #selfgrowthtips #selfdevelopment #selfdiscovery #selfdevelopmenttools #selfdevelopmentjourney #wellnessthatworks #wellnessjourney #selfreminders #wellnessblogger #wellnesslifestyle #wellnesstips

Over the last 6 months I took a step back from tel

Over the last 6 months I took a step back from telling everyone what I was doing. I simply invited the moment in and listened to what my soul needed. I began creating, which blossomed in an entirely new business. I watched as numbers grew, and I found an inner glow that I forgot was possible. I met people who shared common interests. Focused on my own healing. Found pockets of joy in this crazy world. And most importantly, I let go... of a lot.

Not everyone who is watching, wants the best for you... Something that isn't always pleasant to hear or learn. Their negativity impacts our lives more than we realize.

Take a moment to see where you can protect your peace and happiness. Maybe it's being a little quieter than normal while you figure things out. Or maybe it's taking an inventory of how things make you feel. This is the perfect time to get in touch with yourself and your desires.

#empowereachother #createyourself #sayyestosuccess #soulpurpose #selfhelpquotes #selfdevelopmentjourney #selfgrowthjourney #selfgrowthquotes #selflovefirst #selfcarequotes #selfdiscoveryjourney #removenegativity #getyourshittogether #strongmindstrongbody #happinessquote #lawofattractionquote #attractpositivity #goodvibesquotes #goodvibesgoodlife #growthquotes #howtobehappy #letgoandgrow #becomingabetterme #movingontobetterthings #personalempowerment #lifeistooshort #dowhatyoulove #dowhatmakesyouhappy #motivationalquote

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