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Woman’s headscarf, Turkey, late 18th century.  Black gauze printed and embroidered in gold at the ends, 28 in by 18 in (Met Museum).

Understanding this is crucial to shed that shy and rigid mold you’ve inhabited for so long. Your nervous system needs to be retaught to not fear being perceived or in companionship with others. You need to overcome past shame and embarrassment . You can’t afford to keep looping into the same cycles that are limiting your ability to build meaningful connections and live a more full and engaging life.

[A white fortune cookie paper with blue text. Front: The best times of your life have not yet been lived. Lucky Numbers 41, 36, 22, 51, 39, 34 Back: August, Chinese text 八 (bā) 月 (yuè)]

There’s a certain kind of peace that arrives when you can look at your blessings and realize that they are a much better fit for you and your happiness. You can still be ambitious and want more for your life without needing to glamorize the life paths of others. Not everything that glitters is gold, and sometimes the real golden treasure is found right where you’re standing.

cherry cornbread cake with honey mascarpone whip

It’s raining hot summer rain outside