One of my January reflection goals was to learn to love myself again. A part of that process has been making it a routine to listen to my body.
Listening to your body is a practice (and yes, sometimes it is hard + involves tissues <3 <3 <3). It means pausing to sit, breathe, relax the muscles in your face, neck, shoulders, all the way down to your toes. It means asking your inner self, “how do you feel” and “what do you need?”.
I am the Phoenix, Reborn and Ready: Reflection in 5 Diary Entries
The Phoenix in mythology, and in Harry Potter, is a bird that dies, turns to ashes and is reborn. I feel reborn. I have felt so different ever since I moved out. Almost confused from it. Who am I? Who is Shannen? This is five diary entries on reflecting on who am I today, now, and who do I want to be in 2018.
Sadcore Sundays: “Lament en Route” by Plexxaglass
Lyrics:
Excuse me
I’m sorry
But I’d like
To slip away
January’s Self-Care Theme: Reflection
We’re starting something new! Every month we will assign a self-care theme for you to explore and dive deeper into your true self.