You may have heard the concept that says humans are a lot like nature; that is, different phases of our lives mimic that of nature. On author, speaker, and former monk Jay Shetty’s podcast, he expands on this idea in his episode titled 4 Seasons...
Category: Self Growth
7 Best Books for Spiritual Awakening, Growth, & Enlightenment
posted by: aaliyahinspired
February 1, 2023
When there’s discussions around spiritual awakenings, people usually associate it with some “woo, woo,” fantastical, foreign concept. Sure, there’s people who project this image and misconception, but a spiritual awakening is simple. The way I see it? It’s just melding spirit, inner self, higher self,...
I Decided to Say ‘Yes’ to New Experiences for Three Months — Here’s What Happened
posted by: aaliyahinspired
January 18, 2023
A few months ago I decided to enter a season of “Yes.” Before packing my bags to go to England to study abroad, I made a promise to myself to be open to new opportunities, specifically ones that I would normally make excuses not to...
Self-love is all the rage these days. It’s great that extending the love you give others onto yourself is being normalized and encouraged. However, when I hear discussions on self-love, they usually only scratch the surface of what it means to truly love oneself, often...
How to Prioritize Self-Care When You’re in a Rut
posted by: aaliyahinspired
August 9, 2022
Self-care is essential to our wellbeing. No one can argue against that fact, but self-care isn’t always easy. There are going to be times when taking care of ourselves is effortless, and there are going to be days when it’s challenging to just take a...
The Root of Self-Love and How to Accept Yourself
posted by: aaliyahinspired
June 13, 2022
Actress Zoe Saldaña best summed up what self-love looks like when she said, “I know who I am. I love who I am. I like what I do, and I like how I do it. And I like my mistakes. And I like the way...
The Art of Becoming: The Limbo Between Your New And Old Self
posted by: aaliyahinspired
May 23, 2022
Last year I wrote a short essay and filmed a video titled “The Hardest Thing to Let Go,” where I discussed the often overlooked problem with aspiring to some idealized version of ourselves. In summary, the effort toward striving for the ideal version of ourselves...
How to be Free of Mental Clutter
posted by: aaliyahinspired
April 11, 2022
Our society is plagued with anxious thoughts and worries. Contrary to popular belief, living with anxiety is not everyone’s default setting. In fact, it goes against the very nature of who we are: a being meant to live in the present moment. To put it...
Self-talk is important to how we view ourselves and how we ultimately interact with others. When we take the time to affirm our best selves, the better and more confident we’ll feel about who we are. If you need some new affirmations for self-love to...
One aspect of living a more peaceful and fulfilling existence is being aware of what you’re doing. Many individuals take for granted the magic awareness has. When was the last time you enjoyed your morning coffee on the porch instead of on your way out...