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8.4.16 no makeup, no problems

A few months ago, I decided to give up makeup almost in its entirety, (with seldom exceptions) and I couldn’t be happier. The past few months I have felt so much more my authentic self. Not putting anything on my face helps me think “This is what I really look like. This is me in my raw form. Now people have to ultimately look at me.” 

Beauty truly comes from within; it radiates outward. It doesn’t need any help from any artificial substances. Confidence comes when you decide to stop caring about the opinions of others, and prioritizing yourself. 

By all means, if wearing makeup makes you feel empowered, please wear it! Ultimately do what makes YOU smile! 

5.18.16

I’m currently planning a move back to California, and every day I spend in Hawaii, I find myself worried that I won’t be able to live the same life in a new state. Here, I am surrounded by people who love and connect, a land that loves and connects, an ocean that loves and connects. 

And then I realized, you create your own environment. Even though my surroundings may change, I will not. I will live mindfully here and there. I will attract like minded people. I will create connections and celebrate our planet there, just as I am here. 

2.5.16

I recently read an article written by a nutritionist, simply explaining the foods he eats in a day. There was one line that really captivated me; he asks himself every time he eats a meal, “How can I make this healthier?” 

Then it struck me, thats what I should be asking myself everyday, and apply it to all aspects of life. Not only what I can add to a meal to benefit my body, but what can I add to each moment of time? What can I do that will brighten the world for not only myself but everyone around me? How can this occasion, this minute be brought to its full capacity?