Introspection

Zach Rochester | Iowa City, Iowa | Gay Human | I am very drawn to all things nature and beauty based. I am a vegetarian, yogi, student, and human. My main interests include LGBTQ advocacy, healthy lifestyles, fashion, interior design, and politics. I hope to impact the world by spreading mindfullness, gratitude, and by helping mass quantities of people. I strive to live simply, fully, and concretely. This is me. 

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. Pop up numba 2 for @introspectionic! We’re at White Rabbit Friday and Saturday!!! Come shop come hang 🍂🌤 . . . . #popup #vintage #vintagestyle #thrifty #thrifted #popupshop #shopsmall #shoplocal #iowa #iowacity #blog #midwestbloggers #iowablogger #fairtrade #livelifefair #nonbinaryfashion #nonbinarypride #lgbtq #secondhand #consciousconsumption #earthchild #childoftheuniverse #positivevibes #vibes #hippie #hipster #yogi #yoga #poncho (at White Rabbit Iowa City) https://www.instagram.com/p/BojonbKFxsO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=k26lmzo8rylt

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. Loving kindness, empathy, compassion for those less fortunate than ourselves, basking in the success of those around us. Theee are some things that can help all of us stay optimistic, even if Brett Kavanaugh gets on the Supreme Court. Bring in more love folks! . . . . #optimist #optimism #lovingkindness #compassion #gratitude #empathy #universehasyourback #love #politics #midwestbloggers #personalblog #gratitudejournal #yogi #yogisofinstagram #iowayogi #believewomen #stopkavanaugh #photography #urbanphotography #skyline #sky #bluesky #nonbinary #lgbtq #iowablogger #progress #scotus (at Iowa City, Iowa) https://www.instagram.com/p/BohMw2pF66i/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1cp0cnnxifyu9

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. I look exactly like my mother these days and I absolutely love it lol . . . . #selfie #redhead #metaljewelry #boysinheels #nonbinary #nonbinaryfashion #ootd #cute #positivevibes #goodvibes #blog #midwestbloggers #smiles #happy #cardigan #style #vintagestyle #thrifty #ginger #lgbt #iowa #iowacity (at Iowa City, Iowa) https://www.instagram.com/p/BocAejhlvbw/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1mz4xu0pvywk2

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. None of our current obligations matter in the slightest if we are not happy at the end of each and every day. Genuine happiness is a right and we need to redesign our thought processes to reflect this truth. We each deserve to live a life designed by us, specifically for us. We are able to create our very own reality, but before this is possible, we must treat ourselves with love, compassion, and non-judgement internally. And remember, there is no rush. This journey towards fulfillment is one that takes time, effort, and a ton of love. It is unfortunate how much we have to work against, but it is so worth it. A more harmonious society is not impossible, we just all need to start taking the first steps together, recognizing we are all One, all working towards a common goal. Who else is ready to grow into themselves and watch our communities thrive as a direct result? Because holy shit I am so ready. . . . . #harmony #community #universe #intention #compassion #lovingkindness #psyche #psychic #awareness #consciousness #cosmicconsciousness #gaia #goals #fulfillment #innerpeace #positivevibes #positivity #optimism #visionary #growth #meditation #yogi #nonbinary #blog #blogger #gratitude #gratitudejournal #hippie (at Iowa City, Iowa) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoWm1e7lASX/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1vs8e7bclwppi

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. Lately I have been breaking apart clichés that rarely hold any true meaning these days. So what does it mean to follow your heart? Why does this one exist? I believe that our ONLY duty in this life is to discover what it is our deepest passion is. Now, I do not mean what things we want. But deep down, if you were to have your choice, what would you be doing? Very few of us are living a life in which we are experiencing our deepest, inner most truth. I think it is about damn time that this becomes more than some we are endlessly striving for, but a right as a human being. We are not meant to live in misery. This was never the plan. . . . . #thoughts #wisdom #humanlife #innerdesire #desire #heart #truth #personaltruth #striving #goals #dreams #intuition #innerwisdom #right #humanity #ethics #ethicalliving #health #love #followyourheart #yogi #vibes #goodvibes #socialchange #socialjustice #demandchange #midwestbloggers #nonbinary #lgbtq (at Iowa City, Iowa) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoWkqaEFHhw/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=otgnbvj0czc3

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. We are all here for a very specific reason. Each human life is an even that has never been seen before. We are living in a society that has isolated us so far from ourselves that we feel guilt when we begin to follow our deepest desires. The odd contradiction is that we are only able to realize just how much we are all one once we realize how precious our own personal presence is. We must encourage one another to care for ourselves in radical ways. Eventually, this care spills over to the world around us. Things will begin to get better. . . . . #consciousness #compassion #creation #human #life #presence #individual #humanity #society #guilt #desires #heart #love #light #inspiration #selflove #selfcare #innerwisdom #midwestbloggers #personalblog #wisdom #positivevibesquotes #radicalselflove #mindfulness #gratitude #iowa #nonbinary #yogi #motivation (at Iowa City, Iowa) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoWjjUTlsxf/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1wouxbim3tpqa

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. My biggest struggle is my relationship with patience. While I am so much better at this practice than I have been, I still find myself so ready to jump into the next big idea I have without assessing practicality and reality. I have very clear visions of what I may possibly accomplish in my life in regards to aiding in the transformation of society, yet I still have three years of school to complete and much, much learning and growing to do. Staying grounded and present is a constant challenge, but one I have come to realize is absolutely necessary in order to refrain from the impulses that my overwhelming levels of passion typically lead me towards. Shit can be hard sometimes friends haha. . . . . #growth #emotion #passion #struggle #emotional #selfawareness #mindfulness #patience #practicepatience #nonreactivity #midwestbloggers #nonbinary #lgbtq #impulses #overcomeobstacles #motivation #selfexpression #positivethinking #love #light #faith (at Iowa City, Iowa) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoJ6r6DFSt6/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1dn403n0jk9ra

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. Couldn’t refrain from reposting this beautiful photo of the fam from @bohemianbettyflea! Such a rad weekend, we met so many genuine people. Loved every minute. Huge s/o again to the ladies at found+formed ☀️☀️☀️ . . . . #midwestbloggers #blog #personalblog #iowablogger #fleamarket #flea #vintageflea #fam #love #hippies #hipster #goodvibes #positivevibes #thrifty #thrift #handmade #fairtrade #vintagestyle #iowa #field #groupphoto (at Found+Formed) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoHd-VVFvPR/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=16aw760q5gmon

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. Bohemian Betty Day Two ✌️ . . . . #fleamarket #flea #thrifty #vintagw #vintagestyle #ootd #nonbinary #nonbinaryfashion #blog #midwestbloggers #iowa #iowalove #goodvibes (at Iowa) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoCQ976FbiQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=z6e96t9xud9t

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. Eek! first flea market today with my boy @josephessaf for @introspectionic! This year has been so filled with joy, new ventures, creativity, and buckets of love!!! So many amazing creatives here, I am feeling so much gratitude and want to give alllll the credit to the ladies at @bohemianbettyflea for all the heard work they put in to organizing this amazing gathering! // . Not to mention, I love any opportunity I get to raise awareness and to educate others on Fair Trade! . . . #midwestbloggers #positivevibesquotes #flea #fleamarket #thrift #thrifting #bohemianstyle #boho #bohemian #fairtradeproducts #fairtrade #nonbinary #blog #vintage #vintagestyle #vintageclothing #gratitudejournal #gratitude #iowa #goodenergy #earthlovers #mystical #universehasyourback #manifestation #serrv #livelifefair #blog #iowablogger #bethechange #bethelight (at Palo, Iowa) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn_fa2rFQVJ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=tz60lzf956on

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. My inner child is so happy to finally be allowed to wear a skirt and heals in public. So queer and so proud of it // 🌻🌈👼 . . . . #redhead #redheadmodel #nonbinary #genderfluid #genderqueer #leo #taurusrising #gay #lgbtq #pride #innerchildwork #innerchildhealing #trueself #glow #truth #ego #mindfulness #content #skirt #fashion #nonbinaryfashion #queerfashion #vintagestyle #blogger #midwestbloggers #love (at Iowa City, Iowa) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn9jpYXnM0V/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=bp6mq4x62ke5

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. We are all children of creation, of the universe. Rise to the occasion and realize the light that lives within you // Do you know how you can rise to the occasion this week? REGISTER TO VOTE! . And trust me, I’ve tried to stop being such a hippie but I can’t, I just can’t. I’m just too happy these days 🤓 . . . . #universe #positivevibesquotes #energy #nonbinary #hippie #goodvibes #creation #love #light #urbanphotography #green #blue #vote #getoutthevote #blog #midwestbloggers #yoga #yogisofig #yogaiowa #iowa #innerpeace #happiness #wisdom #souls #motivation #bethechange #vote2018 (at Iowa City, Iowa) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn84ciLl6Ia/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=wf9dqcko44dy

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. We are all children of creation, of the universe. Rise to the occasion and realize the light that lives within you // Do you know one way you can rise to the occasion this week? REGISTER TO VOTE! . And trust me I’ve tried to stop being such a hippie but I can’t, I just can’t. I’m too happy these days! 🤓 . . . . #creative #creation #hippie #universe #positivevibesquotes #goodvibes #positivity #light #love #manifestation #manifesting #innerpeace #happiness #yogi #yoga #yogisofig #yogaiowa #innerwisdom #gratitude #compassion #voterregistration #vote #getoutthevote #midwestbloggers #blog #personalblog #mindfulness #meditation #nonbinaryblogger #iowa #intuitive (at Iowa City, Iowa) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn80qtxFFnO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1cu7me14jempi

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. // THIS WEEK’S AFFIRMATION // I’m going to be happy. I’m going to skip. I’m going to be glad. I’m going to smile a lot. I’m going to be easy. I’m going to count my blessings. I’m going to look for reasons to feel good. I’m going to dig up positive things from the past. I’m going to look for positive things where I stand. I’m going to live in anticipation of the positive things I will experience in the future. It is my natural state to be a happy person. It’s natural for me to love and laugh. This is what is most natural for me. I am a HAPPY person! . . . . #midwestbloggers #nonbinarystyle #personalblogger #redheadmodel #nonbinary #happy #happiness #motivation #positivity #positivevibes #positivethinking #positiveaffirmations #affirmations #meditation #prayer #alter #sunflower #painting #incense #crystals #palosanto #yogi #yogisofig #intention #beauty #goodvibes #blog #yogablog #motivationalblogger #zacharysperspective (at Iowa City, Iowa) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnmPQ1Ll2QZ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=nsr8tr1wcybb

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. // ETHICAL CONSUMPTION // . Sooo what does ethical consumption even mean? This is a very loaded question and is very hard question to answer in a concise manner. I tend to speak in terms of assuming that my audience has no prior knowledge, not to sound pretentious, but bc as I have been trying to spread this message, I have found that so many people truly do not know! This is totally okay, and totally why I am centering my blog presence around ethical consumption, mindfulness, Human Rights, and Fair Trade! . QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN PURCHASING LITERALLY ANYTHING: 1. Who makes it? 2. Who needs it? 3. Who profits from it? . Be sure to be aware of current issues in labor exploitation, environmental conservation, and human rights. By beginning to do these things, each of us has the power to create real, long lasting change. JOIN ME IN THIS MOVEMENT! 🌱 https://www.instagram.com/p/BnW_6BZlOFv/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1gz1gyeucgnob

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