I walked into a completely empty apartment in Golden, Colorado. Empty, except for a full-length freestanding mirror propped up in the master bedroom closet. I’ve avoided mirrors most of my life. Small ones, full-length ones, while clothed, definitely while unclothed. I don’t use them to put in my contacts or blow-dry my hair and thankfully I don’t wear make-up so that’s never been an issue. I’d paper over them or write in erasable marker on them to obscure the reflection. I even once had the mirror removed from my bathroom (that was a task in a rented apartment, lemme tell you).
What a beautiful love story about getting to know yourself and embracing your soul. I just appreciate your honesty and I would like to also practice this for myself. It's the simplicity of being quiet and facing ourselves in order to fully connect and listen. Thank you for being a voice of wisdom in a world full of business & noise. Big hugs.
This was such a beautiful and vulnerable entry. You are so brave to share these thoughts with us and it is very much valued and appreciated by me (and I’m sure several others). Love to you as you continue to stand, stumble, fall…. Only to get up again. It’s quite a journey and the ups and downs are what make you uniquely YOU. ❤️
It's amazing sometimes how much we can love others but never point it inward. You've been through a lot, and I probably don't say it enough but you should be proud of yourself, because I am
Thank you for sharing your story. It is SO true, I also looked externally for validation… but your courage (and mine) to learn to look within for strength and love first. It makes all the difference. 🩵
Thank you for sharing your stories! I can easily relate to this mirror story. It took me over 30 something years to look into the mirror and truly love the person staring back. Of course, being a human being, there are still times I glance in the mirror and wish that something was different physicality-wise, but at the end of the day, I truly cherish and appreciate what God has given me. I not only appreciate what He has given me as far as my body, face, etc. are concerned but like you mentioned above, I have grown to fiercely love every part of me that can't be seen in the mirror or within a photo... My personality... My heart... My compassion... Etc! I hope you continue to look into that mirror and love every single part of yourself, too! ❤️
Oh my, how in the world do you find the courage to write these deep thoughts. So brave and transparent of you.
What a beautiful love story about getting to know yourself and embracing your soul. I just appreciate your honesty and I would like to also practice this for myself. It's the simplicity of being quiet and facing ourselves in order to fully connect and listen. Thank you for being a voice of wisdom in a world full of business & noise. Big hugs.
Bravo Amelia
Thank you for sharing this Amelia. You're very courageous and the epitome of resilience.
This was such a beautiful and vulnerable entry. You are so brave to share these thoughts with us and it is very much valued and appreciated by me (and I’m sure several others). Love to you as you continue to stand, stumble, fall…. Only to get up again. It’s quite a journey and the ups and downs are what make you uniquely YOU. ❤️
Love your voice. You are a perceptive writer and thinker and just the coolest.
This is so beautiful, Amelia. It resonates with hope and grace. Thank you for sharing.
Wow! Beautifully written. 🤩🤗
It's amazing sometimes how much we can love others but never point it inward. You've been through a lot, and I probably don't say it enough but you should be proud of yourself, because I am
Absolutely beautiful, raw healing through love and acceptance. Thank you for sharing
I wish I could just hug you…. You matter and I’m glad you realize that and chosen to love yourself ferociously!
Love this! Self compassion in its finest form! Thanks for sharing this.
Thank you for sharing your story. It is SO true, I also looked externally for validation… but your courage (and mine) to learn to look within for strength and love first. It makes all the difference. 🩵
I admire your courage, tenderness, audacity, inner strength, honesty and vulnerability. Thank you for sharing yourself with the world.
Thank you for sharing your stories! I can easily relate to this mirror story. It took me over 30 something years to look into the mirror and truly love the person staring back. Of course, being a human being, there are still times I glance in the mirror and wish that something was different physicality-wise, but at the end of the day, I truly cherish and appreciate what God has given me. I not only appreciate what He has given me as far as my body, face, etc. are concerned but like you mentioned above, I have grown to fiercely love every part of me that can't be seen in the mirror or within a photo... My personality... My heart... My compassion... Etc! I hope you continue to look into that mirror and love every single part of yourself, too! ❤️
Ooof, that is brutal, yet beautiful. Your words are so incredibly powerful Amelia; I'm so glad you started sharing more of your writing with us all. x