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...
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,...
Minimalism 101: You Don’t Really Need As Much As You Think
posted by: aaliyahinspired
January 25, 2023
About a month ago, I was at a restaurant with some friends in the bustling streets of London. While we were waiting for our food to arrive, my friend Loletta and I engaged in a discussion about owning less and living simply. If you know...
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...
Review: Girlfriend Collective Sustainable Set
posted by: aaliyahinspired
January 11, 2023
Are you currently thinking about buying something from Girlfriend Collective but want some honest feedback on the clothing? Then you’ve come to the right place. So far, I have three sets from Girlfriend Collective. Two of them being from their legging and racerback line and...
There I was. On my ten hour flight back from London blanketed in sadness — sadness from the fact that I was leaving London and sadness because of a guy. Yes, a guy. I’ve never been the one to be hung up over a guy....
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...
The Most Absurd Fear in Human Culture: Outfit Repeating
posted by: aaliyahinspired
November 16, 2022
“I hate that thing where people are like ‘oh, you’ve worn that shirt before,” singer and songwriter Conan Gray said in an interview clip. “Like no fucking shit, I bought the shirt.” If I had a dollar for everytime someone made a comment about the...
Eco-Friendly Period Products You Need to Try
posted by: aaliyahinspired
October 13, 2022
CALLING ALL THE PEOPLE with periods who are looking for sustainable alternatives to single-use period products! For the longest time I accepted that I’ll probably have to buy tampons and pads every time my cycle started for the rest of my life, but in 2018...
A Minimalist’s POV: What Could the World Use Less Of?
posted by: aaliyahinspired
October 6, 2022
A few days ago, a cousin of mine reached out and asked “[from] a minimalist’s point of view, what do you think the world could use/do less of?” It’s been a while since I’ve thought about what inspired me to jump on board with the...