Imagine
Dear reader,
Isn’t it just beautiful waking up with a little smile on your face with the warmth and comfort of being in your own bed. Of course morning cuddles with your boyfriend or girlfriend is sweet as well. But, alone you simply wake up and can be at peace with yourself. Like what do I want to do today? Let’s be honest though it takes 5 minutes or more after the alarm before the morning routine starts.
Morning
This morning routine begins with a warm cup of coffee or tea while enjoying a nourishing breakfast. Maybe even watching a comfort show or random video still in your sleep shirt and sweatpants. Then, brushing your teeth and changing while listening to music to begin the day with a good mindset. After changing into a workout outfit, moving your body through a workout whether it be a walk/run, strength workout, or yoga. The body feels energized and it allows the mind to distress and awakens. Then, a nice hot shower while breathing in lavender and coconut fresh scents. Feeling ready for the day, choosing and styling an outfit that makes you feel most like yourself. The key is confidence and comfortability.
Afternoon
Now, ready for the school/work day. Not every day is the same but a day that is good is typically busy and productive after the morning routine and then relaxing after dinner. That’s just me though. A busy and productive day could mean going to all your classes, working, and doing homework. As well as, accomplishing the list of things on your to-do list. Also, setting aside time to read outside with the crisp air and sun in your face. Maybe even taking time to listen to music and have fun with friends and family. Possibly doing a project like painting or working outside. It’s everything though. The new people you meet and new songs you hear and food you cook. Making positive changes within yourself and being there for those around you too.
Night
The sun has started to set and the sky looks cool and peaceful. You cook yourself a delicious dinner and end the night journaling, watching a show, or reading. The candle you lit is so calming and you take off your simple gold jewelry and cuddle underneath the soft blankets.
Now, I just described my perfect day but think to yourself about times where you feel most yourself and the things that get you to that point. It’s what makes you happy and passionate. Life isn’t perfect and neither am I. It’s the little things and even the imperfections that create the beauty. It’s what is within.
Independence x Dependence
It may seem scary sometimes, being alone, but independence allows us to grow and understand who we are and the life we want to live. If that matches with others then great. If not, it will be okay and things will work out. Focus and prioritize yourself and everything will fall into place. More being yourself. Other people like you because you are you.
This gets me thinking though. People can be too dependent but also possibly be too independent. I think it’s all about creating yourself and sharing it with someone else too. Life is good and there are highs but also many lows. We need people to talk and process difficult times with. Also, go out to concerts, dinner, and see movies with. It’s realizing that we can create a life that is truly are own but know we also have genuine, amazing, and supportive people all around us. Opening my mind and heart to feeling whole and embracing the abundance and joy.
It’s the friends you talk about anything and everything with. The insightful ones. It’s close family and your pets. It’s the more than a friend. The deep conversations. The late nights. Ice cream runs. Question games. But it’s also just you as you are. The love may seem like it went missing in all the little broken pieces of the past. Right now it is showing you your heart can still become full.
THIS VALENTINE’S DAY:
I’ve never been the biggest fan of Valentine’s Day. Like if you truly care about someone it’s effort every day and it’s not about the gifts. It’s about the feelings. the connection. empathy. simple moments. laughter. adventures. random texts. conversations. sweetness.
It’s okay to be alone though. It’s also great to be in a relationship. Live your life. Tune in. Love and be yourself. Don’t look back. Just have fun. You can buy yourself flowers and bake yourself cookies. You can give the same love you give others to yourself too.