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Celebrate Your Body with These 3 Sources
Body positivity is so important, especially now more than ever. With the current pandemic and isolation protocols across the globe, there have been a plethora of memes popping up on the internet "poking fun" at fat bodies, and advising individuals to make sure that they don't "let themselves go" or "get fat" while in isolation at home. As a larger woman who has been in a smaller body and experienced the level of privilege and stigma at each size, and as a woman who is in recovery from, and has been struggling with, an eating disorder that has evolved for over 10 years, I find this fat shaming extremely insulting and damaging.
By Ashley Nestler, MSW6 years ago in Motivation
Answers that have lost their meaning
In our state of stress when something altering happens, we turn to others for answers for comfort, not everyone can say the exact thing that happens in a twist of events. I've included certain scenarios that some people can relate to. Some of them are my own experiences to pertain to this exact range of situations.
By Samantha Parrish6 years ago in Motivation
The Body Positive Maven
Recently I had the pleasure to meet and work with a wonderful lady named Lindley Ashline who is the body-positive icon of my dreams. She is the owner and creator of The Body Love Box (a body-positive, LGBTQA+ friendly, and racially diverse subscription box) as well as a photographer who helps women feel secure and beautiful in their bodies. Please enjoy my interview with her below, and be sure to stay up to date with her on social media!
By Ashley Nestler, MSW6 years ago in Motivation
Covid-19
Well what can I say, this pandemic has certainly shaken our world. However, I know that we will get through this because it feels like that perhaps for once we are finally all united as one. That all barriers that existed before and separated us has finally dispersed and that we all see each other as humans and people.
By Flying Ace6 years ago in Motivation
We are all a lotus flower in a time of global transformation.
This is a time of a different kind of thinking than what most are used to. This is a time of learning how to trust and have faith that, despite what it may seem on the outside, we will all get through this time together. And become stronger, together.
By MysticLotus6 years ago in Motivation
Really Real
Reality tv, a place where good looks and poor moral judgement are rewarded. This dreamy world is usually filled with screaming matches, drama, love triangles, baby mama drama, cat fights, and more drama. Okay breath, I know that's a whole lot of drama. Everything everyone claims to hate but everything I proudly love in reality tv! Would people take me seriously if I said one of my biggest inspirations is a reality tv star? I started watching her at the age of 16. I know what most are thinking, bad influence on a developing teenager brain. My parents didn’t mind me watching it but they weren’t her biggest fan either. A lot of eye rolling, head shaking and teeth kissing from them when the program would come on. It wasn’t just my parents, most people didn’t approve of her demeanor, “How can you watch someone so brutal and rude?” they would ask, but that wouldn’t deter me from tuning in every night, “She’s so judgmental” they would add, “Yeah judging is what she’s supposed to do”, I’d reply in defense of the woman who taught me that “umm” is not an answer. The no-nonsense queen, Judge Judith Sheindlein is one of my biggest inspirations.
By Clara Bil6 years ago in Motivation
natural woman wild. authentic and free. I inspire me.
Natural Woman Wild or Higher Self is always flowing around and through, whispering from above, below and inside. She has whispered in the calm and sometimes shouted in the din of chaos -- always whispering from above, below and inside. Finally, I heard her whispers. They have become a part of me. I have made the connection to my sacred Natural Woman Wild or Higher Self.
By Lorre Black6 years ago in Motivation
Day 9 of lock-down, you don'y need anyone's permission.
Day 9 of lock-down, I’ve been reflecting a lot over these past week, looking through my old journals and online posts, for the first time in years I have had the time to look over my writing and see how its changed over the years. It’s crazy to think that most of the country is sitting at home in lock-down, while people are still working in the NHS, the police are still on the streets and lorry drivers and shop workers are still going about their daily lives.
By angela mckendrick6 years ago in Motivation
Ten Reasons To Be Happy Right Now No Matter What
Life tends to go in waves at times and we don't always know what is going to happen from one moment to the next. Things often catch us off guard. However, I know for sure that there are always constants in our lives that we can be happy about no matter what we are going through, where we are in life, and the things happening around us. So here are ten reasons we can be happy right now no matter what.
By Samantha Proctor6 years ago in Motivation
How To Spend Your Quarantime Wisely
Life’s a bit weird right now and honestly, a lot of us don’t know how to handle this overwhelming boredom of staying home, but for the world’s sake, stay home and calm down! This article can provide some helpful tips for anyone that feels restless, lost, and more. Just take a deep breath and keep reading. Everything will be okay!
By ROZÉLOUR6 years ago in Motivation
Nonna's Diary
March 31st, 2020 Dear diary! I hate parties! And just as much as I hate parties, I hate being photographed. Yesterday was probably the worst day in my entire life! Nothing could have gone more wrong! And it’s all because of the stupid costume party that Gaia dragged me to!
By Sofya I.6 years ago in Motivation
How Manifestation Quotes Helps
Manifestation quotes can help you attract things in your life that you think was impossible to happen. The law of attraction is very powerful. If you like something great to happen in your life, all you have to do is to believe and live in that path. You need to make sure that you are walking towards that goal to make it a reality. If you want to manifest love, career, wealth, and other things, bear in mind that nothing is impossible. You will have the life that you are dreaming of if you work hard for it as well.
By Jaymie Suh6 years ago in Motivation
