I love this. As a holistic nutritionist that was diagnosed with Lyme’s disease in 4th grade and once was vegan for 8 years, (and by the way… have followed you since day 1– off and on) to now eating animal products and gone through traumatic toxic relationships because I couldn’t fully value myself… who STILL struggles with crazy skin things (that really started up again during COVID)— I have learned “You’re allowed to have fun AND heal.” In fact… I think it’s part of the process. You can be accepting of who you are but be uncomfortable in the growth process… you can be frustrated and happy, or defeated and hopeful… and you can accept that you’re badass and can do hard things but still want a simple, easy answer.
Lauren, I love this! And I am so honored to have had you here since day one... what a very cool full circle moment. Yes, we sound like we have MANY similarities. And what you wrote about it is truly perfect and so spot on. Grateful for you, beyond!! <3
I really enjoyed this piece. Thank you for sharing what has and has not worked for you. It’s beautiful to witness someone come back to their own knowing in the midst of external certitude. You knew best, you followed that and now you’re more well. ✨
“Sometimes relationships need space, not exile.” yes!! this avoidant capricorn qween had been learning this. also the art of boundaries and not walls x
girly gurl 🫶 yes 🤍 libra energy is the sweetest to me- opposite & medicine☁️ perfect vessel for this lesson. you qts teach me the beauty of connection, friendship & not being a dark and serious island unto myself 24/7 xx
Thank you so much Jordan! Such a good post. That‘s why I like following you so much because yes you go deep with healing, wellness, and spirituality but you also always keep it grounded. That‘s the way influencers should be. True to themselves and not the algorithm
Thank you so much my Leya. From Alchemy in Ubud moments to becoming mamas, I am so grateful for you!!!! But like let's go back to Bali plz I miss it so much!
I really loved this. I was pretty sickly growing up and at one point I realised that if I followed the textbook advice I was going to lead a pretty miserable life. So I wrote down five non negotiable things that I wanted to achieve or experience, then I worked out (in real terms) whether that was something I could practically accomplish. Then I set them as goals. It meant that whatever happened to me health wise I still had things to focus on...
I do not know how it fits you but I also wrote: it's not balanced and healthy to follow each aspect of health. For example, I smoke, drink coffee and eat sugar cakes very well, while I try to be somewhat free in this, so it's very unhealthy if each thing of mine is like this, but it's balanced with healthy things. In general, I like my health condition - I removed chronic pains and localized teeth pain and in general, I now feel energic and do the homework more easily. I think there needs to be a balance, where it's very important to know, what is healthy and what is unhealthy, but then I do create some program to survive; to rather train the tolerance for such things and recovery of health: smoking, coffee and sugar have positive aspects and for example I avoid bad emotional states: the ones who straight attack my coffee and cigarette habit and say it's not spiritual; but then: they do not succeed with such health as mine. I do not believe I could have better - by removing *all* poisons, rather I would be weaker and not experienced in gaining control in their effect; random health problem would surprise me, and to get something with side-effects - impossible.
About losing the weight: I am athletic body type without this problem; if I was to listen people: I would gain weight. Well, I do some muscle and it looks like some weight, all the organic balance, but really people come to tell me I should eat more or something. I eat like crazy and grow by methods of Taoism, but there is no way I could gain *any* weight or fat (luckily I don't know myself why it's useful, but maybe some people would need something which looks like fat).
I love this. As a holistic nutritionist that was diagnosed with Lyme’s disease in 4th grade and once was vegan for 8 years, (and by the way… have followed you since day 1– off and on) to now eating animal products and gone through traumatic toxic relationships because I couldn’t fully value myself… who STILL struggles with crazy skin things (that really started up again during COVID)— I have learned “You’re allowed to have fun AND heal.” In fact… I think it’s part of the process. You can be accepting of who you are but be uncomfortable in the growth process… you can be frustrated and happy, or defeated and hopeful… and you can accept that you’re badass and can do hard things but still want a simple, easy answer.
Such a good read. Xxx
Lauren, I love this! And I am so honored to have had you here since day one... what a very cool full circle moment. Yes, we sound like we have MANY similarities. And what you wrote about it is truly perfect and so spot on. Grateful for you, beyond!! <3
I really enjoyed this piece. Thank you for sharing what has and has not worked for you. It’s beautiful to witness someone come back to their own knowing in the midst of external certitude. You knew best, you followed that and now you’re more well. ✨
Thank you so much beautiful, this means more than you know. So honored to have you here & listening 🩷
My appreciation comes from having traveled that road myself. It is not easy. Happy to have found the company. Looking forward to hearing more.
My favourite sub yet.
Well THAT means the world!!!!
“Sometimes relationships need space, not exile.” yes!! this avoidant capricorn qween had been learning this. also the art of boundaries and not walls x
my giiiiirl. exactly yes yes. and I love that you're a Capricorn - my opposite in the best way <3 art of boundaries and not walls! huge!
girly gurl 🫶 yes 🤍 libra energy is the sweetest to me- opposite & medicine☁️ perfect vessel for this lesson. you qts teach me the beauty of connection, friendship & not being a dark and serious island unto myself 24/7 xx
yes yes yes!! and i have three planets in capricorn, so that is what is bringing me back down to earth <3 <3 if anything ever lol!! ily!
oh i love it for you xx ily back 🤍
The amount of girlies who have walls up in my life / and who set boundaries aka cut you right out is insane. Why is everyone avoidant now 😭
SAME 😭😭 it's actually legitimately breaking my heart
Thank you so much Jordan! Such a good post. That‘s why I like following you so much because yes you go deep with healing, wellness, and spirituality but you also always keep it grounded. That‘s the way influencers should be. True to themselves and not the algorithm
my girl, this means everything!!!! I couldn't agree more!!! and it's so so meaningful to have you here and have you say this. ILY
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I love witnessing your growth and evolution ❤️❤️
Thank you so much my Leya. From Alchemy in Ubud moments to becoming mamas, I am so grateful for you!!!! But like let's go back to Bali plz I miss it so much!
Love this!
Just a wonderful topic!
I so appreciate the authenticity by which you write this. It's also clear that you're writing from a place of compassion and self-compassion.
I really loved this. I was pretty sickly growing up and at one point I realised that if I followed the textbook advice I was going to lead a pretty miserable life. So I wrote down five non negotiable things that I wanted to achieve or experience, then I worked out (in real terms) whether that was something I could practically accomplish. Then I set them as goals. It meant that whatever happened to me health wise I still had things to focus on...
Amen!!
Yesss, my girl!
I LOVE THIS! My blog is super similar, would love to collab!
Thank you so much for the love! Will absolutely check out your blog <3
thank you so much for this!! we need more nuanced wellness takes, some of these ring SO true but are never said - it means a lot
1000%. I am so so glad you resonate. <3 Means the world!
I effing love you!
I effing love YOU!
https://github.com/tambetvali/SpiBody - I wrote some on healing, which is inspired by Taoism, my meditations and personal philosophy.
I do not know how it fits you but I also wrote: it's not balanced and healthy to follow each aspect of health. For example, I smoke, drink coffee and eat sugar cakes very well, while I try to be somewhat free in this, so it's very unhealthy if each thing of mine is like this, but it's balanced with healthy things. In general, I like my health condition - I removed chronic pains and localized teeth pain and in general, I now feel energic and do the homework more easily. I think there needs to be a balance, where it's very important to know, what is healthy and what is unhealthy, but then I do create some program to survive; to rather train the tolerance for such things and recovery of health: smoking, coffee and sugar have positive aspects and for example I avoid bad emotional states: the ones who straight attack my coffee and cigarette habit and say it's not spiritual; but then: they do not succeed with such health as mine. I do not believe I could have better - by removing *all* poisons, rather I would be weaker and not experienced in gaining control in their effect; random health problem would surprise me, and to get something with side-effects - impossible.
About losing the weight: I am athletic body type without this problem; if I was to listen people: I would gain weight. Well, I do some muscle and it looks like some weight, all the organic balance, but really people come to tell me I should eat more or something. I eat like crazy and grow by methods of Taoism, but there is no way I could gain *any* weight or fat (luckily I don't know myself why it's useful, but maybe some people would need something which looks like fat).
Oh wow this is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing. <3