Loving ourselves and not fixating on our flaws can be revelatory for women.
Category Archives: Emotional Well-being
Just Because Something’s Hard
When things feel hard, sometimes it’s a clue that something is wrong and that I need to change course. But, sometimes, when things feel hard, it just means that something is…hard. And new things are hard. For everyone.
Cold Air
On the wonder and awe inspired by cold air transforming into warm breath inside my body.
What If Your Intuition Was Right?
What would happen if we stopped looking for external authority to tell us what we already know?
Loving Your Body Is A Revolutionary Act
When the rules don’t make sense, be a rule-breaker.
A Human Being Is A Creative Being
We all come from a long line of people who prioritized creativity even before they prioritized reliable and abundant food. Art and creativity nourish us in their own way. It is within all of us to be creative. It is wrapped up in our DNA.
There Is Magic In Saying The Right Words
An ode to that feeling when you feel down and lost. But then someone you love says something that changes everything.
The New Year Is A Beginning But…
A new years can be full of new hope and possibility. But it’s also an ending. Grief and sadness is normal.
Prioritize Joy
To be happier, prioritize happiness — without pursuing it.
Top 9
I started @words.by.emily late in 2018, but this project has still managed to top my list of what I’m grateful for about this past year. It has truly been a blessing to have the space to focus on creating and to receive encouragement from all of you (to the tune of 8.5k likes, at that!).Continue reading “Top 9”