ALL OR NOTHING

Living Beyond Labels

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:55:50 -0400

The Ego needs labels. You are limitless. I am limitless. We are limitless. We shouldn’t bind ourselves to labels because they provoke expectations and preconceived notions. Sexuality shouldn’t define an individual. Gender shouldn’t define an individual. Race shouldn’t define an individual. Job title shouldn’t define an individual. Labels call forth the idea of superiority and inferiority. There’s no truth in that division, in superiority and inferiority. Labels say, “You need to play this you’re role. You’re expected to play this role. And if you DON’T fit this mold that you’re assigned, you are less than.” And from there, you have now recognized the idea of society, or at least, the present society that exists for many. However, you can unbind yourself from that and live an authentic life. Listen, I am no stranger to the idea of feeling comfortable in a label. You’re right, labels make people feel “comfortable”. For many years I labeled myself as “strong”. You can’t knock me down—I’m STRONG. I mean, I was really selling this act. Well let me tell you something, I wasn’t so strong anymore when I was KNOCKED DOWN. I told myself I was so many things. I’m strong. I’m cool. I’m popular. But SERIOUSLY? AM I going to tell myself I’m less than when I’m perceivably weak? When I’m not guarded? When I’m vulnerable? That is nonsense. I really had to do some soul searching and sit down with myself. Was I really going to confine myself to these labels that have been imposed upon me by friends, by teachers, by parents, by siblings, by strangers, by society, even by myself? What if I did that? I’d deny my right to growth. I’d be forcing myself to be the same person I was as a 16 year old, this time being a 30 year old or a 50 year old. I’ve witnessed people define their entire life off of a single label. It’s present in the cases of the person who says, “I am nothing. I am worthless because I grew up poor. And therefore, I will never be anything.” That statement alone contains a label—poor. Rich vs poor. That’s a division. That implies one person is better and the other is less than. However, there are people who are poor in finances, but rich in life. When it comes down to it, what’s really important is, you are BEYOND labels. Seriously. You are BEYOND that. I hope this message helps you realize you are incredible. You are allowed to be you. No matter what. No matter what people think of you. Because ultimately, it’s about you. Express yourself. Freely. With no shame. Don’t keep yourself in a comfort zone because someone is going to point fingers at you. That’s their problem, not yours. I love you so much. I love you because you are the reflection of who I am. I am who I am and you’re welcomed to be who YOU are. Unconditional acceptance. I want you to embrace yourself the way that you are. And when you do, you will recognize that you don’t need any labels. You won’t feel the need to label yourself. You are SO vast. SO great. SO unlimited. You are not a situation. You are not your circumstances. You are SIMPLY you. And that’s amazing.

Return Back to Self

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:08:35 -0400

Don’t label yourself. You’re an individual. And most importantly, don’t label others. We’re individuals. What advice would I give people? Return back to Self. For some people, they know who they are and they never stray from their path. For some people, they lose who they are, and in turn, find themselves. If you haven’t already, find yourself. Discover yourself. Know thyself. What I’ve learned in the past year is that it’s so awkward and unnatural to be anythingbut yourself. Being yourself is the coolest thing you’ll ever do. Life literally makes sense when you’re yourself. Why? Because you begin to live a life of authenticity and truth. By being yourself and knowing yourself, you’ll attract people who like you for you and people who are meant to be in your life. By being yourself and knowing yourself, you’ll be able to honor yourself. You’ll have standards. You’ll know that you deserve the best. You’ll know that you’re worthy. When you know who you are and you BE who you are, you give others around you the permission to do the same thing. Furthermore, when you know who you are, you’ll discover your purpose. Your Personal Legend. Your true passion. And because of that, you can finally pursue it wholeheartedly. You’ll be able to navigate the world understanding your core and never straying from yourself. Most importantly, love yourself. I mean, truly love yourself. Before, I really, and I mean truly, discovered myself, I thought that I loved myself. I did. I loved myself with my Ego present. I loved myself because I had a great body, dressed nice, had a great personality, and so forth. The funny part was, those things didn’t save me from becoming unhappy. There’s a difference now. I LOVE myself for myself. I KNOW myself. Through knowing myself, I know my worth. I know what I deserve. And so, I don’t settle for anything less than because I’m truly not satisfied in doing that. I know that if I settled, I wouldn’t be honoring myself, OR the person or circumstance. What I’m saying is—Nothing, no external circumstance, being, person—could EVER, and I mean EVER change the way I feel about myself. I’ve built an authentic, honest relationship with myself.

I think you're a good role model

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:36:52 -0400

Thank you love. If I could teach one lesson, it would be to BE who you are. No apologies. No excuses. BE WHO YOU ARE.

I'm seriously a free-spirit. My biggest fear as a child was being tied down. I'm a Taurus and I'm deeply rooted to the earth. However, if I'm not free to express myself, I die inside. I can only go a certain period of time being conservative before it's time for me to let loose. This is me. Sassy and provocative. Intense and whimsical.

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:27:22 -0400

June 19th Taurus Horoscope

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:13:21 -0400

This is a good day for going over financial records and other money matters, dear Taurus, as you may very well discover an untapped resource. Faith and intuition applied to business affairs can benefit you now, as long as you throw in a dash or two of common sense. Try not to over-commit your resources. The goal is material security and comfort, so keep that in mind. You are determined to build a better future for yourself, and both integrity and generosity are the keys to your success right now. Taking care of prized personal possessions may figure strongly.

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Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:11:40 -0400

aleua: sanfrancisko: One of the many beautiful houses in San...

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:11:36 -0400

aleua:

sanfrancisko:

One of the many beautiful houses in San Francisco, (MA80)

Woah

tomasorban: Natalie Kucken

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:03:51 -0400

tomasorban:

Natalie Kucken

patrick1976: Our Bedouin guide in the White Desert of Egypt,...

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:03:47 -0400

patrick1976:

Our Bedouin guide in the White Desert of Egypt, praying at sunset.

Rule # 1: Friends don't diminish your feelings. They may not understand them. They may not agree with them. They don't diminish them. They try their best to understand things from your perspective. Anybody who undervalues your feelings and refuses to give you the platform to be who you are, are simply not worth being in your life. Harsh? No. Truth? Yes. Because the people who simply write you off as "impossible to understand" or says "you're overreacting" are restricting your ability to be who you are; essentially, they don't respect your feelings. Your feelings are real. Notice when a friend is being reasonable, but not restrictive. Also, pay attention to how you treat your friend and their feelings. You wouldn't want to diminish them, would you?

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:02:41 -0400

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Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:01:45 -0400

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Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:00:20 -0400

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by DeeeB

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Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:52:23 -0400

gnostic-forest: fairysm: indie-braids: claireruns: claireruns...

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:51:01 -0400

gnostic-forest:

fairysm:

indie-braids:

claireruns:

claireruns:

Possibly one of my most favorite photos of me, ever. This was at the giant Buddha, and it was starting to rain so we took shelter underneath this archway. As the photo was being taken, people started to crowd and watch and it was incredibly awkward but kind of fun at the same time.

Reblogging to replace the commentary. Please don’t remove the caption to my photo!

Every time I get notifications for this photo I just want to be back in Hong Kong. It’s such an incredible place and I wish I had longer to explore it.

love Hong Kong! someone take me back there right now pleeasse

🌞🌛

This is actually my favourite photo

When you receive unpleasant thoughts, just notice them. Don't judge them. Don't judge yourself for having them. Simply, just notice them. Be aware. Then, gently let them go.

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:01:02 -0400

What is your biggest fear?

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:50:12 -0400

Hmmm.. Initially, I wanted to say, “I don’t have any fears”. However, I would say my fear would be not having enough faith, in either myself or the Universe, to do what I’m supposed to do in life. Not having enough faith to pursue my dreams, take chances or pay attention to the signs, and eventually falling into that awkward, unnatural, unfulfilling limbo that many people submit to. That is my fear. I fear living an ordinary life…I’ve always known that I’m really special. Like truly special. And I have a lot of things that I must share with the world. I know that I’m not suppose to live an ordinary life and have an ordinary job. I’ve kind of known it since I was a little girl. And so, I’m in this space where it’s like follow the norm or follow my heart and my dreams. The scary, but amazing part is, it’s up to me. I must decide what I will do. The minute that I wholeheartedly decide what it is I want to do, I know that the Universe will conspire to make all things happen.

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Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:17:41 -0400

flowersgardenlove: Margarita Daisies Flowers Garden Love

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:43:38 -0400

flowersgardenlove:

Margarita Daisies Flowers Garden Love

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Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:22:22 -0400

I support you

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:01:37 -0400

mindofataurus:

Do what it takes to make yourself happy. Be open about this love you’re giving yourself. In the process, you will meet people who will call you selfish. Politely ignore them, but keep in mind, these people have not acquired love for themselves. People who understand the dire importance of constant rejuvenation of oneself will cheer you on down this journey of contentment, journey of love, journey of peace, journey of self.