Truth Telling + Recommended Reading

“To free us from the expectations of others, to give us back to ourselves ― there lies the great, singular power of self-respect.”

― Joan Didion, Self-Respect: Its Source, Its Power

“To me, power is really embracing the journey and embracing the down moments and figuring out how to continue on.”

― Allyson Felix, Olympian & Founder of Saysh

“I am filling myself up by taking inventory of what needs to go and what I want to stay in my life. Clearing the way for more intentional living is how I want to fill up as I walk into 2022. This year as a whole has taught me that if I don't stop to experience the ease of life, it will pass me by. At times, I found myself wanting to turn away from the things that shook me up this year. But what I learned on my walks is that I must look at everything and appreciate the unique beauty of each experience in its own right. Looking away doesn't make things go away. Feeling all of my feelings has been the gateway of getting back home to myself. I've been able to fill my cup, reconnect to my worth, and remember that being here now, in the moment, must be an intentional practice—even if the moment feels hard to stay in.”

― Alex Elle, After the Rain