Self Love

Truth

Is Your Hair a Reflection of Your True Self?

My hair has taken me on a journey through self-love, self-hatred and self-awareness.

My bathroom has been both a sanctuary and purgatory as I picked, prodded, primped and shouted to the mirror at myself.

Both praises and curses flew from my lips in the direction towards the kinky, curly, dry and complicated strands that grew from my head.

I am my mother. I am my father. I am my ancestors. I am the little girl that desired both long, silky straight hair and an afro as large as Angela Davis’.

My hair is both conflict and peace. Both paradox and truth.

In it I find both solace and confusion.

It’s become part of my maturation.

Part of my self-discovery.

Part of my pain and part of my pleasure.

What is this blessing that God seemed to have hidden within a curse I was too blind-sighted to see?

My hair is a reflection of me.

My growth.

My spirit.

My insecurities.

My fearlessness.

This quote really touched me and I thought I would share this with you.

It is taken from Organic Beauty Vixen 

If only

"If only my hair wasn't curly, I could look have better hairstyles..."

"If only I had more money, I could have a better wardrobe..."

"If only we had a bigger house, we would be happier and..."

"If only I were married, I wouldn't..."

"If only I were single, I would..."

"If only, if only, if only..."

"If only we would all quit saying "If only" and use what God has provided." 

Today is a gift

Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery; but today is a gift, that is why it is called the present.

Cheesy, I know, but it's soo true.

Today is a gift. God has blessed us each day with air to breathe and to see His miracles each day. Miracles like when a new life comes into this world whether a baby or a butterfly. Miracles like the sky when it is at peace or when thunder rolls and lightning crashes (and I get scared and hide under my pillow). Miracles like you and me.

Today is a gift and even though we don't quite know what God has under the wrapping paper. God has meant for it to be good.

Troubles melt like lemon drops

So far, my summer has been going really well. Last summer, I knew exactly what I was going to do and how I was going to do it. Now things in life are uncertain and I find joy in that. I am spending time with the people I love and doing the things that I am passionate about. 

I know this is not about fashion, but I thought you'd might like to see another side of me. 

I read a quote today that I find inspiring, it said:

"Yes, you can be a dreamer and a doer too, if you will remove one word from your vocabulary: impossible." - Schuller

Leave a comment below, telling what you love to do this summer or what you dream of one day doing!