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April 11, 2020: I’m finding walking barefoot in the grass has become something I need to do daily. It helps increase my vibration. It helps me feel connected to the Earth and it’s energy. It helps me remember the reverence I have for all life. It helps ease the stresses of life. It helps me be present and grounded in the moment, even if it’s for just a moment. I breathe in, and I feel life filling my body. I breathe out, and I know that I am alive, and I am happy for it. Today, the grass was cool even though the sunshine beaming down was warm.
Thank you @aaron_doughty44 for promoting this practice that I’m now incorporating into my life.
It’s been 12 days since my last emotional breakdown. I don’t even like the word breakdown but not sure how I can reword this to be more affirming and kind to myself. And this #photo is a part of my subverted selfie project of 2020, photo 102/366.
This photo was originally posted on Instagram.
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Since 2012 I have taken it upon myself to embark upon the some might say foolhardy endeavour to wrestle Valentine’s Day away from its saccharine, cellophane wrapped cliches into a festival of love which is about all kinds of love, just like those wise old ancient Greeks told us
I decided to do that the first year by dashing around London with my mates Asif and Chris dispensing home-made Valentine Day cards, cakes and other love themed items to unsuspecting strangers. It was amazing. You can see a little film of that day here: vimeo.com/58022085
Since then, every year, I put a shout out on social media to anyone who knows anyone who would appreciate a card to remind them that they are loved. So far, I have made and posted 600 Valentine’s cards. I have also covered railings, phone boxes, windows and park benches with paper hearts, chalked love poems onto roads and written love poems with seniors in sheltered housing.
if you see this, and you fancy it, join in!
Write to someone you love who you might not tell enough, someone who needs to be reminded that they are loved, especially if they are lonely or having a difficult time at the moment. Could be your partner, your sibling, your best friend, your nan, your newsagent, your teacher . Think about who might need this the most right now. You can write a letter, postcard, hand make a card, send a postcard, the “rules” are:
The “Rules”
Post it with an actual stamp if this is possible for you- why? Just because it is so much nicer getting stuff that isn’t bills through the post.
Take your time with what you want to say and make it personal, think about how they will feel when they receive it (obvious I know but we all do things too quickly sometimes)
Ask them to pass the love on by writing in turn to someone they love and telling them so, and so beginning a love chain, which may, if we are lucky, never end, reminding us all of who we love and how much we are loved
(if you need it, here are some suggested words: “hope you like your message- I am trying to do my bit to pass love around the world- if you can please write to someone you love too, and we can keep this love chain travelling round the world and make sure everyone knows how much they are loved”
Summing up (because I know I go on a bit!)
1.Write to someone and tell them you love them. Post or hand deliver your message.
2.Ask them to do the same
3.Remind yourself of the things you love about yourself too*
* Let’s not forget this one : philautia (self love): as well as writing to someone to tell them you love them, take a moment this V Day to think about what you love about yourself. This can feel squirmy sometimes, try just thinking of 3 things to start with (3 is a magic number) that you love about yourself. If you find it hard to think of things, that’s ok, ask a good friend to help you think of things. Loving ourselves is important too.
“The most authentic thing about us is our capacity to create, to overcome, to endure, to transform, to love and to be greater than our suffering.” Ben Okri
“And may your first love last forever.
P.S. You are your first love. Take care of yourself.”
Cleo Wade
A PRAYER FOR ALL WOMEN:
"Lord, bless the spirit of woman
Guide her gently through the night
For she’s had much to bear
But if she knows you are there
She’ll always turn her face toward the light
Oh bless her tender aching heart
As she seeks her true family
Kindle her wondrous love
Help her to rise above
And see her true divinity
Help her let go of all the times
That betrayed her
Show her the sweetness of the girl
Help her to find all the beauty deep inside
To live as a goddess in this world
Lord, its been hard for woman
Help her now to set the mark
That she may feel your grace
And with a smile on her face
Feel all the freedom in her heart
Help her let go of all the times
That betrayed her
Show her the sweetness of the girl
Help her to find all the beauty deep inside
To live as a goddess in this world"
("A Prayer for All Women" - Lyrics, © Ganga Fondan, 1998)
*As long as women still suffer, I know I shall pray these words and sing them. As long as my breath shall continue, may love ever break the barriers and walls around my heart to let powerful unity with Everything fulfill itself. May in this flowing, great joy ever spread outward.
Since ever and ever the world began
They have danced like a ribbon of flame,
They have sung their song through the centuries long,
And yet it is never the same.
Do you ever wish there was a recipe for a happy life? Something simple and universally true that you could use right now? I’ve spent my whole life looking for magic formulas like that, and I finally found an answer. *does the happy dance*
No matter what you want to achieve in your life, this formula will bring you to that delicious victory. It applies to every dream that has ever been hoped for. More importantly, it applies to you right here and right now.
➪ꜰɪᴛ : [ @havoc.sl ] - ʜᴀᴠᴏᴄ -ᴋᴀᴍɪʟᴀ ʙɪᴋɪɴɪ & ʜᴇᴇʟs ғᴘ @ (ɢʀᴀɴᴅ ᴇᴠᴇɴᴛ)
➪ɴᴀɪʟs [ @shop1990.sl ] - ᴏᴍʙʀᴇ ғʟᴀᴍᴇ sᴇᴛ & ʙʟᴜᴇ ᴘᴇᴅɪ 💅
@ (Level Event 9.1.22 - maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LEVEL/145/218/5)
➪ғᴏᴏᴅ: [ @silverspoonsl ] - sɪʟᴠᴇʀsᴘᴏᴏɴ -[s.s ᴍᴏʀɴɪɴɢ ᴍɪᴍᴏsᴀ
ᴘᴇᴀᴄʜ ᴍɪᴍᴏsᴀ ᴡᴏʀɴ ᴏɴ ᴋᴜᴘʀᴀ @ (ᴛʟᴄ)
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#SL #slavi #secondlifeavi #secondlifelesbians #sims4 #selflove #secondlifebaddie #secondlifeedit #secondlifeblogger #secondlifeart #secondlifeartist #newfriends#secondlifecommunity #secondlifebusiness #secondlifestyle #thesims #vanityedits #explorepage #likeforlike #fff💋
"John Piper is a very charismatic speaker and has obtained a cult-like following of people that are greatly encouraged by his sermons and podcasts. For the sake of encouragement, it seems many people are not testing his doctrine or his self-contradictions from one teaching to the next. Jesus specifically said that we should follow him for his sake, not for the sake of seeking our joy in him. On the one hand, Jesus was pretty clear. But on the other hand, enticing personality cults can be pretty satisfying."
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I cannot tell you how scary it is for me to use "beautiful" in reference to myself, but this photo and these words just seemed to fit together. So I'm taking a deep breath and letting this through, ignoring the negative voice that tells me something else (and which is not MY voice, anyway).
Bonjour💕 xoxo #carriewithstyle🌹
by: @sl.mooni my look Is mixed with @kathrine.asteria.second.life & a ruffled back from a creator gloves: @louisedernier glam: @jadiience @purplebeautysl @shopsaint.sl
I love traveling to Paris for fashion week It’s Haute Couture Week thank you to @audemarspiguet & @tamararalph for the beautiful night & Invitation; the venue was absolutely stunning also the beautiful talented @ritaora sounding beautiful & belle nuit de la mode.
#modelonthemove #secondlifedesign #secondlifephotographer #secondliferoleplay #secondlifefashion #secondlifeworld #secondlifeshop #bloggerstyle #bloggerlife #bloggerlifestyle #fashionista #fashionstyle #leisurewear #fashionaddict #styleoftheday #styleinfluencer #stylediary #detailsthatmakethedifference #detailsthatmatters #brownskin #selflove #selflovejourney #pfw #hautecouture #parisfashionweek
Never had to show off.. all SHE needed to do was show up…It’s nothing to PROVE to anyone.. xoxo #carriewithstyle 💚✅🍀🌴
by: @sl.mooni
Look by @vice.sl blazer: @driathequeen_sl bag: @luxecode.sl @iam.chicala bundles: @hoesha_ @girlyco.sl 💙💕
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"And that, for once, I was part of this hidden language of laughter and silliness and girls that was, somehow, friendship."
— Sarah Dessen
Since 2012 I have taken it upon myself to embark upon the some might say foolhardy endeavour to wrestle Valentine’s Day away from its saccharine, cellophane wrapped cliches into a festival of love which is about all kinds of love, just like those wise old ancient Greeks told us
I decided to do that the first year by dashing around London with my mates Asif and Chris dispensing home-made Valentine Day cards, cakes and other love themed items to unsuspecting strangers. It was amazing. You can see a little film of that day here: vimeo.com/58022085
Since then, every year, I put a shout out on social media to anyone who knows anyone who would appreciate a card to remind them that they are loved. So far, I have made and posted 600 Valentine’s cards. I have also covered railings, phone boxes, windows and park benches with paper hearts, chalked love poems onto roads and written love poems with seniors in sheltered housing.
if you see this, and you fancy it, join in!
Write to someone you love who you might not tell enough, someone who needs to be reminded that they are loved, especially if they are lonely or having a difficult time at the moment. Could be your partner, your sibling, your best friend, your nan, your newsagent, your teacher . Think about who might need this the most right now. You can write a letter, postcard, hand make a card, send a postcard, the “rules” are:
The “Rules”
Post it with an actual stamp if this is possible for you- why? Just because it is so much nicer getting stuff that isn’t bills through the post.
Take your time with what you want to say and make it personal, think about how they will feel when they receive it (obvious I know but we all do things too quickly sometimes)
Ask them to pass the love on by writing in turn to someone they love and telling them so, and so beginning a love chain, which may, if we are lucky, never end, reminding us all of who we love and how much we are loved
(if you need it, here are some suggested words: “hope you like your message- I am trying to do my bit to pass love around the world- if you can please write to someone you love too, and we can keep this love chain travelling round the world and make sure everyone knows how much they are loved”
Summing up (because I know I go on a bit!)
1.Write to someone and tell them you love them. Post or hand deliver your message.
2.Ask them to do the same
3.Remind yourself of the things you love about yourself too*
* Let’s not forget this one : philautia (self love): as well as writing to someone to tell them you love them, take a moment this V Day to think about what you love about yourself. This can feel squirmy sometimes, try just thinking of 3 things to start with (3 is a magic number) that you love about yourself. If you find it hard to think of things, that’s ok, ask a good friend to help you think of things. Loving ourselves is important too.
“The most authentic thing about us is our capacity to create, to overcome, to endure, to transform, to love and to be greater than our suffering.” Ben Okri
“And may your first love last forever.
P.S. You are your first love. Take care of yourself.”
Cleo Wade
What nourishes me? Being creative - I always have books, resources, things that inspire me all around me. On my desk, on the coffee table, every available surface! What you can see are some books I hope to use in writing my next book. These books and resources are what inspire me.
Jen is a good friend and a willing and flexible muse. We had a backlog of ideas we wanted to execute and spent a Saturday working through them together.
This one is my favourite of the whole session. Her smile and self embrace show me a woman who feels beautiful and confident enough to celebrate her own body, unafraid to show her curves and rolls.
I'd been wanting to experiment with RGB flashes for a long time, and I finally got around to doing it with Jen. This is lit with bare speed lights left and right gelled red and green and a White Lightning Ultra 600 with the 7" reflector gelled blue behind and above the camera. The blue light was a little higher than the red and green lights. The Ultra was triggered with Pocket Wizards and the other two flashes were slaved optically.
Camera is the Fujifilm GFX 50SII. Lens is a Mamiya-Sekor NB 90mm f/3.8 for RB67 mounted to a Fotodiox Pro adapter. If I remember correctly I think it was set to about f/11 or so. I'm really impressed with the micro contrast and sharpness I'm getting from this quite vintage lens!
Procesed in Capture One Pro and touched-up in Photoshop.