Body Acceptance

To be frank, it deeply saddens me to see how few people have truly accepted themselves. As an advocate of positivity, natural-body positivity is a part of that. I believe it is extremely important (especially as a woman) to take the time to learn to accept the skin you’re in. As women in today’s society, we […]

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How to Love Yourself

You’re important. Sometimes it’s easy to forget that you are, but there are many ways to remind yourself. Become what you love. Wear what inspires you. Don’t let anyone stifle your flame. It’s typical to see love in other people, to recognize others’ favorable traits and forget that we are loved as well. And of course, it […]

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New Year, New Resolutions

“ Maybe this year…we ought to walk through the rooms of our lives not looking for flaws, but for potential.” — Ellen Goodman . Resolutions are an important tradition for beginning the new year. They give us something to look forward to and to strive for. While this is a beneficial purpose, many of us, […]

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Our Beautiful Stories

Stories are all around us. Television series, movies, plays, fables, and books are only a few examples of how stories collide with our lives every day. I’ve noticed that many of my older-souled relatives get a kick out of talking about their younger years, and most of those aged stories sound like they could be fictional. […]

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Self-Respect: The Road to Freedom

As young people, we often look for respect in our peers, our parents, or our relationships. And that’s okay. It’s natural to want to be respected by the people who matter the most to us. But what about self-respect? Most people associate self-worth with simply having confidence and feeling good about yourself. However, self-respect is […]

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