#learningtoloveme

This episode spoke to me so deeply, I have had my own struggles which are different from Demi but, the fact that she is willing to speak out about all of this makes me so extremely happy because these are topics that need to be talked about!

Softness has never come easy to me. Strength, stoicism and harshness is where I feel most comfortable. • I’ve spent time cultivating softness in my life but it was never for me. It was always because I made others uncomfortable by being too much. Yesterday I decided I wanted to start practicing my softness, for me. • The softer side of things, the sitting with myself is where all my emotions bubble to the surface. And if I’m 100% honest it’s not my favorite place to be. • It’s been easier to stay stoic and avoid them. To lean into my strength and drive in these moments. To allow them to carry me through. But this is when I need the softness most of all. • So this morning I spent 20 minutes with myself in the mirror softening my edges. Being soft and sensual for me. Not for anyone else. • So often as women our bodies’ beauty is something to be possessed by others that we often forget to cultivate this soft, beautiful magic just for our selves. • Do you lean more towards strength or softness? Do you practice whatever doesn’t come naturally to you? How? • - • - • #sensualselfiechallenge #sensuality #soften #softness #createcultivate #learningtolovemyself #learningtoloveme #sensual_women #movementculture #selflove #womenempowerment #womenpower #womenstuff #grlpwr #loveyourself #loveandalliscoming (at Denver, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpFtAqzAwNn/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=pe6d7efag5k3

So Hope decided to teach me how to pose and we took so many photos but this one was definitely the best. I laugh so hard every time I look at this. That wee human has changed my life and my body... it’s taken me a very very long time and a hard journey is still ongoing to love my body for what it is after having Hope... but thanks to her non stop love and happiness in my life we’re getting there 💜💜 #daughter #bambino #2years #posing #bodyconfidence #curvygirl #learningtoloveme

Now, I’m relearning my reflection.

This Valentine's day I want to learn to love myself as much as this man loves me. To see the beauty he sees even when I have toothpaste all over my face (a great trick for healing zits). ♥️ I'm loving the creative spirit I've always had but never think is good enough. 🖤 I'm loving the skin I'm still trying to clear up after 3-years of adult acne. ♥️ I'm loving the body that takes me places, helps me move, and allows me to create, even though I often feel like we're at war with each other (but have to remember we’re not) 🖤 I'm loving the quiet voice of my heart that I often shut out in order to listen to my brain. She's wiser than I (or brain) give her credit for. ♥️ Most importantly I'm loving myself for everything I am, everything I'm not. The light side, the dark side, and all the in-between. I'll never be perfect nor will I live up to everyone else's expectation but if I could love myself the way that I know my husband loves me, I think this world would be a much more beautiful place...at least through my eyes. Happy Valentine's day. May today be a day filled with love for yourself and those around you no matter your relationship status!

Love u