2.4.24 - 12:12 a.m.
Style within... Being dressed your best even when you don't feel it, is an empowered move.
Today the day started off rocky with a mind full of thoughts, uncertainties and to-dos. Once I finally gathered myself in meditation, everything began to flow. The saltwater streamed down my face as I slowly embraced my waiting-to-exhale moment.
For some reason this morning felt like a mourning. Certain simplicities of life were no more and it was time to heal and move on. All black. That's what I wore today; from head to toe, it was a comfort that soothed my inner glow.
Dressed up real fly, yet still not feeling alive. I moved through the motions until love woke me up. It was hugs, and physical touch that woke me up to see. I saw myself still wrapped up in my mind. Not even acknowledging the fact that I looked better than I felt. I wasn't even self-aware.
Self-awareness. Acceptance. Decision. I must be self-aware, accept and decide if I’m going to look my best and more importantly feel my best.
The saying goes, “When you look good, you’ll feel good." But truth be told…that saying can only be true if we acknowledge that we look good. Being honest and having that vulnerability with oneself is what helps us stay true to who we are.
... that saying can only be true if we accept who we are. I knew I didn't start the day off on a good note, but I had to accept the reality that I did look cute, and puffy teary eyes just weren't going to go with my outfit. That saying can only be true if we decide who we are and who we're going to be.
In the moment of acknowledging and accepting; it dawned on me that it was now my choice if I would sulk in the morning's mourning emotions or shake it off, embrace the attitude of gratitude and continue going through the day.
And that's when it clicked. Dressing your best to feel your best is a formula that will only work with being self-aware, accepting who you are and deciding how you’re going to move forward.
We all face challenges; whether it be emotional, financial, mental, physical or whatever the case may be. Through it all, as you continue to do your best at dressing the best, always do an inner style check to make sure you truly reflect → be self-aware, accept, and decide to feel your best.
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