A Peace of (Mai)nd

"I hope she’ll be a fool—that’s the best thing a girl can be in this world, a beautiful little fool."

[magicinhermadness]

I forgive you, waiting for him to call, I forgive you, the diets and the cruel friends. especially for that one time you said ‘I fucking give up on love, it’s not worth it, I’d rather be alone forever’. you were just pretending, weren’t you? i know you didn’t mean that. Your body, your mouth, your heart, made specifically for loving. sometimes the things we love, will kill us, but weren’t we dying anyway? I forgive you for being something that will eventually die. Perishable goods, fading out slowly, little human, I wouldn’t want to be in a world where you don’t exist.

Warsan Shire, “And Were You Being Good to Yourself?” (via magicinhermadness)

[toothpastelove]

[maisunshine]

We made it to Sun-day, y'all. And we deserve every fleeting second of it. . 📷:@hazelnutly https://www.instagram.com/p/BvHJ9UYl2fP/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=12xpzitam8fnc

[maisunshine]

there's something about a woman with a loud mind that sits in silence, smiling knowing she can crush you with the truth. . bra by @whiterabbit_ny 📷:@hazeulnutly https://www.instagram.com/p/BurFtlMFIan/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=3c06rcsgg88u

[maisunshine]

"Lightly child, lightly. Learn to do everything lightly. Yes, feel lightly even though you're feeling deeply. Just lightly let things happen and lightly cope with them. I was so preposterously serious those days...Lightly, lightly -- it's the best advice given to me...to throw away your baggage and go forward...Lightly my darling..." - Aldous Huxley, Island . 📷:@hazelnutly https://www.instagram.com/p/BugvMDuFS4A/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=f9y3c0ls78hl

[maisunshine]

"Everyone on earth is carrying around an unseen history, and that alone deserves some tolerance." - from @michelleobama's autobiography, Becoming (aka everyone should read this!) . Happy March! But more importantly, happy Women's History Month! Though we still have lots of work to do as an overall society, we females still have lots to celebrate about and feel empowered by, and those hard-earned strides are not ones to glaze over. Let's continue to support each other's strengths that nurtures the women's ongoing movement and love the victories we all carry within us. . Tell a fellow girlfriend how fucking amazing she is. (at SoHo, Manhattan) https://www.instagram.com/p/BueL7M_l2RZ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=3u5h3eoipzd8

[maisunshine]

The noblest art is that of making others happy. . 📷:@things.sheloves (at Manhattan, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsS_k6UluLx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1pawtaa6ahz3t

[maisunshine]

Melted light of morning honey ✨ https://www.instagram.com/p/Brz_2KVl6s9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1t84yx83gxtu5

[maisunshine]

"Teach my soul rest—this is the greatest wrestle of my sweet little life." - Tess Guinery . I've been staying as low-key as I could lately for a number of things but mostly because I'm learning how to be entirely in every moment, profusely and profoundly, and learning that that's enough to feel alive one instance at a time. It's made me feel wholesomely connected to everything good in my life and I'm really loving these little pockets of gravity. (at Jersey City, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrqncaOF7uP/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1au47v0jlxlcn

[maisunshine]

beautiful is the woman who: leads her own path, protects those she loves, works hard, and is unapologetically herself. . 👕:@socialsundaybk **10% of proceeds from the Woman Up collection goes to @girlupcampaign, a UN Foundation, uniting girls to change the world. (Use discount code: 𝐌𝐀𝐈𝟐𝟎 for 20% off your purchase)** . #socialsundaybk #socialsundaystyle (at Jersey City, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrnEVzlFJrE/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1p616d8ygbmof

[maisunshine]

It's a good week for naming the things in the world that are not acceptable to you, and also for gently retreating out of spaces where you don't belong. . 📷:@papamalangi & @hazelnutly https://www.instagram.com/p/Brf6eY9l09N/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1cr7hcg98h6wc

[maisunshine]

Stale conversations deserve but a bread knife. (at Jersey City, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrRKgAEFhKl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=zpmcl63s1x5m

[maisunshine]

trust the wait. embrace the uncertainty. enjoy the beauty of becoming. . 📷:@slenderstylez (at Jersey City, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrNhBJ7FhY-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1pjxf6sqkee8n

[maisunshine]

December— The final month of the year where most people reflect, remember, and revel about the past 334 days... but also the month I tell myself I only have 31 days to prepare for the next 365 days. (at Jersey City, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq5DIQ5FlhR/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=bg72bv129je7

[maisunshine]

All this green but I'm still broke. At leaf, I look good. . Starfish stud earrings by @ihush.ny 📷:@things.sheloves edited by me https://www.instagram.com/p/BqqncmulSEl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=uhn3pzgclyep

[maisunshine]

Support your small shops and brands for #SmallBusinessSaturday today. . It's easy to get caught up in all the amazing sales happening this weekend from the big franchises but don't forget about the small businesses that need your help, too. Get to know their stories and why they started their brand. Learn about their craft and the work put into making sure they can communicate what they're creating. . For example, I recently found out about @glassybaby and Lee Rhodes' story of these hand-blown glass candle holders, a special craft that inspired a hope to help her heal from cancer three times. She began making more, each with its own personal touch to share the same hope, beauty, and kindness she needed, while also giving back to important causes. . What you get from these small businesses is much more than a purchased item—you've also helped someone continue to tell their story. (at Jersey City, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqkiafPFKhQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1tet5yh3qhpd

[maisunshine]

Plant me like one of your fit girls 🌱. . I'm making more of an effort to learn about sustainable wear and how to be ethically conscious of where my clothes are sourced from. It's not easy, and definitely not cheap, but every small effort is still a positive contribution in the long run. I had the pleasure of meeting Mary Bemis, founder of @repriseactivewear, to learn about her plant-based activewear and her mission of addressing the widespread use of plastics in clothing (which is surprisingly more common than you think!). Each piece is sustainably sourced and locally made in NY. So I can feel good about looking and doing good, too. . Activewear by @repriseactivewear https://www.instagram.com/p/BqiAbaxFxEv/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=eh7ot1228xji