#flawedfridays

Her video was a needed wake-up call for me. I always believed that my self-worth and value were defined by my social media presence. I thought I needed to get a ton of followers or beautifully shot, carefully thought out, and perfectly edited photos to be validated because we get so much praise out of it. Who wouldn't want that? And I know that saying social media is fake is a bit extreme, but it becomes fake because the other side of it all is left out. We have become obsessed by perfection and beauty because we are heavily influenced by it. Even if the intention was not to deceive, it's not the whole truth. All I ask is that you know this and not waste so much of your time online just comparing yourself to those you see on your feed.

You are HUMAN.

You have only ONE LIFE to live.

And in this life you go through different experiences.

Good and bad.

You meet people.

You get hurt.

You try new and different things.

You make mistakes.

You learn.

You grow.

You go on adventures.

You acquire fears.

And you conquer them.

You lose things.

And you change.

You feel.

You think.

You eat.

You have talents.

You cry.

You gain weight then lose it then gain it then lose it again.

You have emotions.

You can be REAL. Nothing to hide.

You find opportunities.

And everyday is another opportunity.

Another opportunity to start fresh.

To love like you've never been broken.

To chase dreams like you've never failed.

To find happiness even if it means finding sadness along the way.

This is life and it is worth living.

This is it.

The best thing in this world.

To live this life and go through everything.

So no matter who you are, you are perfectly imperfect and beautifully flawed. Whether you are a girl or a boy or old or young. It doesn't matter.

We have billions of people around us who are in this life too.

Share this precious gift with them.

Spread love and kindness everywhere you go.

Be a light in this world.

Love and Light,

Hello!

Glad to be making another video after a long time! Hope I can make lots of these!

Love and Light,

Hello! :)

It all started with a photo I came across on Instagram. It's amazing how the little things sometimes make the biggest of impacts to us, right? I don't even know personally who posted it! This, however, doesn't change the fact that it sparked a light bulb in me.

I remember the caption saying, "Always do what makes your heart beat. Whether it's of fear or of love, go for it." He was talking about how he was about to venture into something scary and how the thought of it made his heart race all the time. When he realized that this was not a bad thing, he became more excited rather than by being paralyzed by his fear!

These moments signify a life of enthusiasm and excitement, not of boredom. When we have something that gets us all pumped up, we need to savor and enjoy that because it's what makes life worth living! It doesn't matter if it terrifies you or makes you feel blissful. Either way it is something that involves a risk, a step into something wild and unknown that allows us to learn.

I recently just made a pact with myself to completely erase "boredom" in my vocabulary. For me, I'd rather feel any other emotion, except being bored. Be it sadness, anger, or joy, at least these are emotions that help me grow, that keep my heart pumping.

So I hope from here on out you learn to embrace all the heart-clenching moments you'll encounter for the rest of your life! Go for them, face them head on instead of resisting these opportunities. Our hearts deserve to feel alive too.

Love, Light, and Kindness,

Kate

I feel incredibly blissful today and I just wanted to savor this feeling because I know this doesn’t always come so easily to me. I feel contented and secure right now. Genuinely happy to be where I am. In touch with this world, with my emotions, and with the people around me. This is what I live for. Moments such as this one of pure joy for the simplicity and stillness of life. To just be sitting outside a coffee shop, alone, blogging, listening to music, and feeling the sun and wind on my skin, nothing gets better than this. I’m not fazed out by the fears and doubts I had last night. I’m not worried about the next minute or so. I am just here. In the now. Happy and free.

I’m sharing this because I want you to know that you deserve nothing less than what I feel right now. You can be all these things, no excuses. I want the best for you and know that everyday I dedicate an intention for you. That you be loved and cared for and that you never lose hope.

Always remember, “You are beautiful, you are bountiful, you are blissful.”