“An early-morning walk is a blessing for the whole day.” -Henry David Thoreau I got to take my girls on a hike with my class, and we really enjoyed ourselves. It was nice to be outside, moving, and being active while learning about rock formations and seeing a waterfall. My girls paid attention and tookContinue reading “Today’s Hike”
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The Dance
I’m getting frustrated about looking into femininity because it’s just a social construct. I just want to do what makes me feel at home in myself. There’s nothing to argue about here or prove when it comes to masculinity or femininity. There are days I allow my masculine traits to take the lead, to giveContinue reading “The Dance”
Trust Your Gut
“Writing a novel is like driving a car at night. You can only see as far as your headlights, but you can make the whole trip that way.” – E. L. Doctorow Writing a novel is like this. Writing a poem is more like feeling your way through your house in the dark before your eyesContinue reading “Trust Your Gut”
The Feminine Feminist
The Feminine Feminist There it is… That is the one. I’ve been exploring femininity lately and it’s been fun! I love that I was reminded that self-care is a basic need, not some silly little feminine desire. It’s human. At the end of the day, I just want a world where women are supported andContinue reading “The Feminine Feminist”
Sleepy Sunday
This was a sleepy Sunday for me. “We must believe we are worthy of rest.” — Tricia Hersey, Rest Is Resistance: A Manifesto. I just happened across this quote about rest, and the more I read, the more interested I am in the whole idea of Rest as Resistance. Sleep is so vital. When you’reContinue reading “Sleepy Sunday”
Full Moon Revelations
“One of the criticisms I’ve faced over the years is that I’m not aggressive enough or assertive enough, or maybe somehow, because I’m empathetic, it means I’m weak. I totally rebel against that. I refuse to believe that you cannot be both compassionate and strong.” -Jacinda Ardern Home Sweet Home I’ve been taking Organizational Psychology,Continue reading “Full Moon Revelations”
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on Femininity
“Feminism and femininity are not mutually exclusive. It is misogynistic to suggest that they are. Sadly, women have learned to be ashamed and apologetic about pursuits that are seen as traditionally female, such as fashion and makeup. But our society does not expect men to feel ashamed of pursuits considered generally male – sports cars,Continue reading “Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on Femininity”
Human
Being alive and reaching towards my goals feels good. I’m glad I can sit down and feel my way through femininity. I’m glad I can reach for the stars and still keep going after I fail. I’m glad the pressure is off when I succeed in one area and I get to find something elseContinue reading “Human”
My Desires
Today, I want to start with an affirmation. You are worthy of your desires. I’d like to share some of my own desires. I have a deep desire to see a world where femininity is as valued and prioritized as much as masculinity. This desire is one of my biggest inspirations. But what’s strange isContinue reading “My Desires”
We are Women
Self-care is a huge part of femininity, but I personally think it’s just a huge part of being human. Men are supposed to take care of themselves too, and I bet if they did, they’d live a lot longer. Basic needs and self care is When I say self care this is what I thinkContinue reading “We are Women”
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