Category: Life Lessons
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I wake up to my personal belongings knocked this way and that every single morning; but I understand that I only have a limited time with my fur baby during the day. What is more important in that waking moment? Discipline? Or love (mixed with a little bit more safekeeping on my end)? It’s just…
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There’s one particular reason I like to be out when it’s getting warm… people gazing. And no, not like Joe Goldberg… It’s more like sonder. I’m easily encapsulated by others’ stories that I don’t yet know, and probably never will. It’s a sad thought for a second, until a few new people pass by and…
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You know, I realized something today. God made me a loner for a dang good reason. Until today, I was under the impression that my isolation was strictly for protection or worse- punishment. I’ve always wondered what I could have possibly done in a past life for God to make me lonely this lifetime. To…
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I promise you that no one is deliberately being “too sensitive” unless they’re intentionally practicing manipulation. Usually the difference is abundantly clear. For example, I used to date someone that would say “are you yelling at me?” every time I spoke firmly about my boundaries. That is one hundred percent manipulation. To use the same…
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(Photo by youareluminous on IG) I read a quote this morning that really resonated with me… it said, “integrate your shadow, or you’ll end up dating it”. Because I’m me, the first thing I did was Google search “integrate” though I know fully well what it means. I have to confirm though, always. The definition…
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I’m ashamed to admit this out loud, but I have to for my own healing, and you should too when you’re ready. It comes down to this- I don’t like who I become when I’m hurting. She’s a monstrous, angry, unhealed and masculine beast. I’m not saying your being presents the same way, but nobody…
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Every lover girl needs a friend that gets the ick easily. Hear me out- the duo balances each other out. When your nature is to give love regardless of the vessel or return, it helps to have a discerning eye to help direct that love. There’s nothing wrong with deciding who is worthy of the…
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We’ve all been in situations we’d rather not be in… because of our own ‘yes’. We sometimes, literally, dig our own graves, then spend an expanse of time wallowing in our miseries until we can go home again. Trust me, I get it. I’m the queen of ‘yes’. I’ve said ‘yes’ to relationships, jobs, friends,…
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Lover Girl firmly believes in 4 daily wins to help you keep your mental wellness prioritized and peaceful. When broken down, the plan is simple. The follow through is what makes you a savage. Don’t think too much – just do what calls to you. Here are the sectors. Mental: a mental win is an…
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