#dailyhermes

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He knows when I need to cuddle. Unfortunately, even after 8 years, we're still working on which end of the cat it's ok to put in mommy's face. #hermescatbeast #dailyhermes #catsofinstagram #selfie

[oeuvrebyhermes]

Perhaps the hardest pill to swallow once your frontal lobe fully develops is realizing that you have to let go of some people in your life, and that not everyone is worth holding on to, regardless of how many years you've known them.

This year has made me realize that time is never a valid reason to keep a connection alive—effort is.

[oeuvrebyhermes]

For the first time in what felt like over a decade, I saw my half-sister again. She’s one of the many siblings from my father’s side that I never had the chance to build a relationship with.

I’ll admit, when I first met her as a child, I wanted nothing to do with her or any of them, really. I was content with the life I had with my mom and her side of the family.

But as I grew older, I became more open to the idea. If I’m being honest, I had always wanted a sister. I had always wanted to be an “ate.”

So when we spent time together on a random Saturday in June, my heart felt at peace. She’s grown into exactly the kind of person I had hoped she’d be—beautiful, decent, and incredibly smart. Hearing her say that she looks up to me and finds me interesting was one of the best compliments I’ve ever received.

Time really does heal. And today, I’m grateful for my heart: for learning to give love, and just as importantly, to receive it.

[oeuvrebyhermes]

This practice has carried me through so much. It’s changed the way I see myself, time and again.

I’ve lost weight and gained some back in this same body. I’ve been strong, I’ve struggled. But I have learned, still learning, to honor every version of me.

Grateful to move freely without any pain, to continuously learn about who I am in every flow, to meet both inspiring teachers and students in and out of mat, and to generously give this body love and kindness, flaws and all.

Happy International Day of Yoga. May we all find a practice that brings us home to ourselves.

[oeuvrebyhermes]

Aries

"Invest in how you organize, run, and flow energy through your home and working space where you spend a lot of time. Address the vibe as well as the objects."

Halfway through April, and this month has already been giving me a different level of a reboot. A week ago, I followed my gut instinct into restructuring my space from scratch. I rearranged pieces of furniture, redecorated all angles, and decluttered so much. It's been tiring, but I never felt lighter and more motivated than ever since this year started.

The new moon in Aries hits me differently. I spent the day cleaning and putting things in order. And though I can only do so much for the tangible things around me, I feel that there's also cleansing happening inside of me — all thanks to the potent energy this season gives off.

Happy new moon, everyone! Claim what is yours and let go of what isn't.

—love & light

[oeuvrebyhermes]

Taking, creating, and holding space—all with an open heart.

I used to feel suffocated when doing Wheel or Urdhva Dhanurasana, but now its the most relaxing and meditative Asana for me.

Grateful for this body, for teaching me self-compassion and patience in the form of my backbend journey and unexpected progressions.

You surprise me every single day, self. And I couldn't be more proud.

[oeuvrebyhermes]

Weekend splits

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Today's words to ponder on.