Art. Travel. Mindful & slow Living.

ALOT of soul mixed with a shit ton of magic 🪄

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You’re doing an excellent job, allow yourself to take pleasure in that.

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Sintra, Portugal

2023

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Energy givers

•Nature

•Hydration

•Music

• Sunlight

• Plants

• Movement

• Good Sleep

• Rest

• Exercise

• Easy company

• Clear mind. Clear space.

• Fresh air

• Healthy plates

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Ekpo, the mask representing ghosts. Ibibio culture which has also been borrowed by some Igbo groups. Photo: G. I. Jones, c. 1930s, near Ikot Ekpene. MAA Cambridge.

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A young man modelling an Ibibio or Annang hinged-jaw (Ekpo, meaning ghost in Ibibio) mask from an unspecified location, these hinged-jaw masks also made their way into the eastern part of the Igbo country where they’re still used for Ekpo masquerades as part of various Ekpe (leopard society) dances. The hinged jaw is opened and worked from within the mask by the masquerader and today it’s usually opened in jest for paper money tips from spectators. Photo by G. I. Jones, 1932 - 1938. MAA Cambridge.

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Little Joys

•Gentle evening breeze during evening walks

•Sleeping in while it rains outside on a Sunday morning

•Finding a show that is so good that I end up binging.

•Restorative yoga

•Sitting on the beach, watching the ocean

•Scented candles

•Soft orange lights and curated playlists

•Doing nothing

•Catching my bearings around a new city while traveling

•Light conversations with my parents

•A relaxing bath or a refreshing bedtime shower with oils and soaps that aid sleep.

•Sunsets

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They are flourishing in their flow 🙃

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OSLO 🥶 (at Oslo, Norway) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co7GYrosHNa/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[theambitiouswoman]

My self-love language looks like:

Showing up for myself

Respecting me

Validating me

Creating space

Healing

Self forgiveness

Self consistency

Authenticity

Celebrating myself

Being honest with myself

Choosing peace

Prioritizing myself

Understanding my emotions

Listening to my body

Taking care of my body

Working out, skin care, beauty

Creating

Accomplishing goals

Journaling

Reading

Creating a schedule and sticking to it

Cooking

Dancing around

Buying myself things that make me feel good and happy

Making time to do things I enjoy

Taking care of myself emotionally and mentally

Practicing and learning new things

Rewarding myself for the little things

Rewarding myself for the big things

Resting

Complimenting myself

Being honest with myself

Setting boundaries

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Stained glass ceiling.

Colors.

Location: Lisbon, Portugal.

[theambitiouswoman]

Stop saving your “nice things” for special occasions. You being alive is the special occasion. Putting your best self out into the world is only going to attract more great things for you!

[bibliocharlie]

Little things for when you’re not doing great:

peppermint tea in your favorite mug

watching your favorite tv show

reading a good book in the afternoon sunlight

enjoying the silence and natural sounds of your home

buying your favorite snacks and eating them all in one go

going to the library and checking out books on topics you’re interested in

buying a cheap bath bomb and bathing in water slightly too hot

buying a new plant

going for coffee at a local cafe

a new journal and a fresh pen

making lists of everything (especially things you love)

buying a new fruit at a fun grocer and giving it a try

used books stores

finding that perfect vintage sweater at the thrift store

petting a sleeping cat

standing in the grass, putting your face toward the clouds, and feeling the soft breeze

painting something with cheap art supplies (bonus points if it’s really bad and you frame it for the memories)

doing a load of laundry with all your favorite pieces

the first pages of your favorite book

wearing sweat pants all day

stardew valley

taking a walk around the park

knowing that there are so many thing in this world that you haven’t gotten the chance to fall in love with yet

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