“Empathy is choosing to see ourselves in another despite our differences. It’s recognizing that the same humanity – the same desire for meaning, fulfillment and security – exists in each of us, even if it’s expressed uniquely.” -Vivek Murthy
March 30th, 2025, is when I started this journey toward embracing my femininity. After a few posts, I came to understand that I was pushing away all the things that my heart truly desired, and in turn, that was diminishing the parts of me that made me feel pretty.
Over the last five years, I’ve slowly lost confidence in my looks. This lack of confidence did not make me want to go to the gym. It did not prompt me to change my diet. You know what did? First off, taking care of my iron levels, which were way too low. Then finally taking intentional time to do the things I desired: to invest in skin care, to invest in gym shoes, to invest in hair products, and all the other little things I was denying myself.
I also have been letting myself nap when I’m tired. Recently, I was not able to absorb the content I had to read for school, and I just stopped and asked myself, “Okay, what do you need right now?” And I immediately answered, “I’m just so tired.” I trusted what my body was telling me and let myself nap as long as I needed (a mom nap, if you know what I’m saying). It wasn’t too long, but it was indeed needed.
What desires have you been denying yourself?
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Wonderful ♥️
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