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by Ashley JonesJuly 26, 2018March 16, 2019

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IT’S TRUE, FRIENDS. You are valuable and most importantly, you belong. Not because you are like everyone else, but because you’re unlike anyone else. There is room for all of your joy, sadness, grief, love, & compassion. There is nobody else on the planet who has lived the same life you have, which is why what you have to offer is so valuable. Your unique perspective important. ________ It’s time to celebrate ourselves. Comment one thing you’ve accomplished this weekend. It can be as small or as big as you want.

Some of my favorite people. After 6 years, we finally got around to taking the girls trip that we’ve been wanting to take since we went to Washington DC together in 8th grade. Better late than never, right?? ________ We spent the day yesterday exploring Traverse City. I’ve been there a few times before but it’s always a different experience when I go with different people. It’s easy to say how boring Michigan is, but trips like this remind me how nice our home state actually is. ________ What’s your favorite place to visit in your home state?

Posting this late in the day because truthfully, I didn’t know if I wanted to. Today was the 9th Father’s Day since dad passed, so this day tends to sting a little bit. Talking about it is hard, but I want the world to know how wonderful my dad was (& is). He definitely would not have been a social media guy so he’s probably laughing at this (he also didn’t like being the center of attention. sorry, dad). ________ Dad loved music ... like LOVED it. He had more records, cassette tapes, & CDs than I could count. He also played guitar — acoustic and electric (not about to cut his accomplishments short). He also loved history. He read these massive history books that probably about 4 people on the planet have the patience to read. He’d sit on the porch for hours and read those things. I think my favorite thing about him was that he was always rooting for the underdog (the Jan Brady’s of the world). He had a soft spot for the people who didn’t always feel seen or heard. ________ Sending extra love to those who didn’t have a father to celebrate with today. Your pain & brokenness are welcome. Give yourself the grace to heal❤️

HELP ME HELP YOU (keep reading to find out how) ________ Things might start looking a liiiiiittle different around here pretty soon. My blog & social media are getting a mini makeover in an effort to niche down in my content. However, I need YOUR help.... ________ In my bio, I’ve linked a short survey that’ll help me figure out what you all need help with improving in your lives so I know what kind of content will serve my audience the most. Everything is completely anonymous, so don’t be afraid to be completely transparent. Thank you in advance for your help!❤️

Recently, I’ve been trying to remember to look up more often. It sounds so simple, but I find that it helps ground me. When I look up, I’m reminded of the stillness & expansiveness that still exists near me despite my often chaotic mind. I remember that the same sky has witnessed the worst & the best of humanity (& dinosaurs). The same sun continues to shine. The same moon proceeds to govern the tides. ________ These steady forces of the universe keep us grounded. Regardless of how awful things seem, the sun will rise each morning and set each night. The tide will come in and go out. Stars will be born every day (not the Lady Gaga kind). I crave these types of perpetual elements of life to keep me feeling grounded in my often indecisive & spacey mind (I’m a 4 on the enneagram). ________ What keeps you feeling grounded?

Just a little reminder that social media & real life are often two completely different entities. Even when I try to keep it real, there will always be parts of me that I can’t convey through this platform. Unless I told you, you’d never know that I hate taking pictures of myself because I’m still learning to love my body. You’d never know how close I was to not taking this picture because my hair was unwashed, my skin was breaking out, & I was feeling off due to my period (not TMI bc periods don’t need to be a taboo subject in 2019). You wouldn’t be able to tell how soft spoken I am or how my natural disposition for almost my entire life has been characterized by anxiety & rule following, goody two shoe-ness (which is basically just an observable manifestation of my anxiety) ________ Regardless of how many or how few are paying attention, there is value in being authentic. Strive to encourage growth rather than envy. It’s okay to seek beauty but don’t forget to seek character as well. Notice what makes you defensive so you know where you need to heal. You shine brightly regardless of how you choose to present yourself, it’s just a matter of recognizing it❤️

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