“We are all butterflies. Earth is our chrysalis.”~ LeeAnn Taylor
For me, transformation hasn’t come from big, dramatic changes, it’s come from the small, steady practices that reshape the way I see myself, others, and the world. These are the habits I lean on, and I share them with you not as rigid rules, but as invitations.
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“No” is a complete sentence. ~ Annie Lamott
When I was growing up, I saw how self-sacrifice was celebrated over self-awareness. Because of whatever I witnessed, I learned to override my inner signals consciously or unconsciously. I did this in the name of being “good,” “helpful,” or “strong.” That’s where the People Pleaser in me was born…And, the cost of this conditioning was profoundly wounding on my mental and emotional health. As I began healing, I realized that when we neglect our own boundaries, we drift away from our center, our truth, and ultimately, our peace.
To reclaim my peace of mind, I have had to solidify and re-enforce my boundaries again and again and again over the years. It’s truly one of the most transformative steps that helped me heal.
Boundaries are not walls that keep love out, they are sacred spaces where love can grow safely. They are energetic expressions of self-respect, self-awareness, and spiritual alignment. To violate them, even subtly, is to step out of integrity with the soul.
❤ The following reflections explore the ways we unknowingly betray our own boundaries—not from weakness, but from woundedness, from patterns of survival, and from longing to belong. As you read through them, I invite you to hold yourself with compassion. This is not a call to self-blame, but an invitation to come home to yourself—with clarity, care, and courage.
I am living proof that we can heal from it all. If I can, so can you ❤
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“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.”~Buddha
Trauma leaves imprints not only on the mind and body, but also on the spirit. When we’ve been hurt, neglected, or overwhelmed, our nervous system often learns to live in survival mode: hypervigilant, self-critical, and disconnected. In this state, we may find it difficult to trust ourselves, our bodies, or even the goodness of life.
Self-kindness becomes a medicine for these wounds. Here’s how:
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Positive Provocations 