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15 October 2020

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Growth can feel lonely. Sometimes we make ourselve

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Dear February 💕, The month of love, softness, and

Dear February 💕,
The month of love, softness, and choosing yourself.

Whether you are celebrating romantic love, friendship, or self love, this is your reminder that love starts with you. Flowers fade, chocolates disappear, but taking care of your heart, your peace, and your joy lasts much longer.

This February, celebrate love in all its forms with meaningful art, thoughtful gifts, and gentle moments just for you.

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Take a deep breath.
Set your intention for the week.
Move with clarity, not pressure.

What you focus on grows.
What you believe becomes possible.

Save this affirmation and come back to it whenever you need grounding 💫

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A gentle reminder: January doesn’t need to be perfect.

This is your permission to start slowly.

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Happy New Year 2026 ✨
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As this year comes to a close, I’m choosing to pause, breathe, and reflect. Each year has shaped us in different ways, with lessons, growth, and moments we’re ready to release. Today is about letting go of what no longer serves us and making space for peace, clarity, and new beginnings. We don’t have to carry everything forward. Some things are meant to stay in the past so we can step into the future lighter and more aligned.

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And honestly… you’re not alone.

2025 has been challenging for so many of us. Emotionally, financially, mentally. Some of us faced burnout, grief, job loss, uncertainty, or big life changes we didn’t ask for. Others spent the year just trying to survive, not thrive. And that’s okay.

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How are you really feeling about the new year? 🤍

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Merry Christmas 🎄✨
Wishing you a peaceful and joyful Christmas filled with love, rest, and meaningful moments. May this festive season bring warmth to your heart, time to slow down, and space to care for yourself and the people you love. Sending love, light, and positive energy to you and your family today.

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Sunday is here, and it’s your reminder to slow down, breathe and reconnect with yourself.

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✨ Take care of yourself today — you deserve it
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I’m so excited to announce my very first colouring

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This project is very close to my heart. It’s inspired by the powerful story of Queen Tassi Hangbé, the first queen of the Dahomey Kingdom, now known as Benin, where my ancestors are from. She was a warrior queen who created the Amazons, the real-life inspiration behind Black Panther’s Dora Milaje and the women of The Woman King.

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