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✮ The Garden We Were Meant to Shine ✮

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The bravest thing you can do is take off the mask and be fully you

https://de320.isrefer.com/go/Meditations/Stuartn/
 
#AuthenticSelf #NoMoreMasks #BeYou #SelfDiscovery #RealNotPerfect #InnerFreedom #ThinkandGrowEducation #RayBehan #Changeyourthinking #Perceptions #Meditation

✮ We, The Beautiful Blemishes ✮

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I was vegan for ten years because I believed it. Then one day I noticed I was using it as armor.

The ethics were real. The performance around them wasn't.

When does a value become a performance of that value?

#yoga #veganlife #authenticself
#yogalife #wellnessculture #selfcompassion
#yogaidentity #mindfulliving #embodiedpractice

I was vegan for ten years because I believed it. Then one day I noticed I was using it as armor.

The ethics were real. The performance around them wasn't.

When does a value become a performance of that value?

#yoga #veganlife #authenticself
#yogalife #wellnessculture #selfcompassion
#yogaidentity #mindfulliving #embodiedpractice

Always “on,” performing, and exhausted?
 
https://de320.isrefer.com/go/Meditations/Stuartn/
 
#ThinkAndGrow #AuthenticSelf #InnerGrowth #SelfAwareness #ThinkandGrowEducation #RayBehan #Changeyourthinking #Perceptions #Meditation

Undress me
https://thelavendergaze.com/2017/02/undress-me/

Undress me.
Let me lie naked before you
as I am
without protection or masks …

#AuthenticSelf #FreeVerse #GayLove #GayWriter #LGBTQ #LGBTQLove #LGBTQPoetry #Poems #Poetry #PoetryCommunity #Pride #Queer #QueerArtist #QueerLove #QueerMastodon #QueerPoetry #Sensual #VulnerableWriting #WritingCommunity

#pride #pridemonth #queer #queerandproud #proudofmyself #authenticself #whoIam #myidentity #queeridentity #pridesharables #share #beverlylanderson #beverlylandersonbooks #phoenixvoicespublishing #author #writer #queerauthor #queerbooks

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#pride #pridemonth #queer #queerandproud #proudofmyself #authenticself #whoIam #myidentity #queeridentity #pridesharables #share #beverlylanderson #beverlylandersonbooks #phoenixvoicespublishing #author #writer #queerauthor #queerbooks

#pride #pridemonth #queer #queerandproud #proudofmyself #authenticself #whoIam #myidentity #queeridentity #pridesharables #share #beverlylanderson #beverlylandersonbooks #phoenixvoicespublishing #author #writer #queerauthor #queerbooks

#pride #pridemonth #queer #queerandproud #proudofmyself #authenticself #whoIam #myidentity #queeridentity #pridesharables #share #beverlylanderson #beverlylandersonbooks #phoenixvoicespublishing #author #writer #queerauthor #queerbooks

Every step toward your true self demands courage. Embrace it, live it, and inspire others along the way. #AuthenticSelf 
#Courage #FearlessGrowth #SelfDiscovery #GrowthMindset #Inspiration
https://medium.com/@mohindroo.sanjay66/it-takes-courage-to-grow-up-and-become-who-you-really-are-e-e-cummings-9a192be20be7

“Adultery” was written 10 yrs ago when #PaoloCuelho was 67. His protagonist was a woman. He needed empathy. I think we all need guidance on what it means to live our #authenticself. Now while drowning in this lunacy of chaos. Think back but accept who you are now.
http://joyhorowitz.com/Essays-and-Articles/interview-with-paulo-coelho.html http://joyhorowitz.com/Essays-and-Articles/interview-with-paulo-coelho.html

Today, I took an important step forward—I submitted the form to update my gender marker. Soon, I’ll finally have a government ID that reflects my true self. It feels incredible to align this piece of my identity with who I really am.

I think the post stamp is really fitting.

#GenderIdentity #AuthenticSelf #MilestoneMoment

Today marks one year on HRT, and what a wild ride it’s been! 🏳️‍⚧️

From walking into my PCP’s office expecting to be placed on a long waiting list, to navigating moments of frustration and uncertainty, it’s incredible to think about how far I’ve come. I started this journey thinking it would take months just to get started, but fate had other plans. A last-minute consultation, my therapist’s support, and a gender dysphoria diagnosis all aligned, allowing me to take my first steps toward becoming my true self.

Starting HRT wasn’t without its challenges. Every dosage change brought migraines, and my emotions were all over the place, but it also opened up a part of myself I’d kept hidden. Crying over the smallest things has become more common, but it’s a reminder that I’m feeling everything more deeply, more honestly. My therapist has been my guide, but at the end of the day, I’ve had to walk this path myself—breaking free from gender norms and expectations one step at a time.

Sharing my journey with friends and family has been mostly welcomed, though not without its bumps. Still, those who truly matter have shown me such love and support, and that’s what I hold onto. 🥰

Dysphoria is tough—it’s brutal, really. But HRT has helped me manage it. I’ve had to mourn the female childhood I never got to live, but I’m learning to embrace my inner girl and listen to her needs. This is just the beginning. My body and mind are evolving, and there’s still so much ahead.

Here’s to many more years of becoming who I’ve always been inside, and finally seeing the real me in the mirror. The core of me hasn’t changed—just freed from layers that never belonged. ✨

#TransJourney #HRTAnniversary #LivingMyTruth #QueerAndProud #AuthenticSelf

#Nashville #FilmFestival Reveals Full #Schedule and #SpecialPresentations.

Following the #special #OpeningNight #doublefeature #screening additional notable festival #presentations include: #Netflix’s “#WILLAndHARPER,” starring #WillFerrell and his close friend, #HarperSteele who recently #Cameout as a #trans #woman, as they take a #RoadTrip to process this new stage in their #friendship and #reintroduce Harper to the #country she #loves as her #authenticself

https://williamsonsource.com/nashville-film-festival-reveals-full-schedule-and-special-presentations/

Stand Firm in the Truth of Who You Are, a Lighthouse Amidst the Fog of Opinions. #AuthenticSelf #LighthouseInFog #SteadfastIdentity #TruthOverOpinions #BeaconOfAuthenticity #FirmInSelf #GuidingLightWithin

#Accepting His #AuthenticSelf - #Joshua's #Story

Joshua hadn’t been able to #celebrate #PrideMonth before, because he didn’t #comeout until this year.

Joshua A. (He/Him) - Team Member, #TacoBell Corp.

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #ComingOut #Workplace #Pride #PrideMonth #Representation #Culture

https://www.csrwire.com/press_releases/805301-accepting-his-authentic-self-joshuas-story

🎉 Celebrating my first birthday as a woman was a profound journey of new beginnings and heartfelt moments. It was the first time I wore makeup in front of my mom, who sweetly fixed my blush and whispered, "My beautiful grown-up girl, I love you." Her acceptance and love, mirrored in her actions, deeply affirmed my identity. This year was not only special because of these moments but also because it was the first birthday we've shared since 2015—she flew in from another country just to be with me.

🍲 The house was filled with the rich, comforting aroma of mom’s traditional pozole, a beloved recipe that she spends two days preparing. Guests brought thoughtful, affirming gifts that celebrated my journey: a complete set of nail polish for vibrant new looks, luxurious eyeshadow brushes, a high-quality eyeliner with accessories and a fun stamp, and a beautiful new eyeshadow palette. Each gift from my friends and family—acknowledging and embracing my true self—added layers of joy to our gathering. The laughter and memories we created that night underscored a shift in how I experience joy and community, marking this as an unforgettable milestone in embracing who I am. 🥰💄🎁 #TransJoy #HeartsReunited #BeautyInTransition #AuthenticSelf

After a week shadowed by heavy anxiety and deep depression, finding light felt almost impossible. But life has its way of surprising us when we least expect it. Last Thursday's concert was a beacon of hope; the band's outspoken support for the transgender community was not just a statement, it was a warm embrace, a validation of who we are, and a reminder that we belong. That night, I felt seen.

And just when I thought the week had given all its surprises, today brought a gift that words barely capture. My wonderful wife, understanding me in ways only love can explain, organized a makeup party! With some of our closest girl friends, margaritas in hand, we dove into a night of beauty tips, gifts, laughter, and singing our hearts out to 90s girl anthems. It was a moment of pure joy, of sisterhood, of being unapologetically us.

Though each of us carries the responsibilities of our own families, and such moments are fleeting, I wished tonight could stretch into forever. This wasn't just a party; it was gender affirming care in its most beautiful form, something I've longed for, desperately needed. For the first time in a long while, I felt an undeniable sense of belonging, completely at ease with my soul sisters, a contrast to the countless guys' nights out that never quite felt right. Tonight, it wasn't about letting off steam; it was about being our true selves, together.

I'm overwhelmed with gratitude for everyone who shared this magical night with me. Your support, your laughter, your acceptance mean the world. Tonight was a reminder that joy can find us in the most unexpected moments, and when it does, it's nothing short of transformative. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for this unforgettable night of joy. 💖

#GenderAffirmation #TransIsBeautiful #AuthenticSelf #SupportiveFriends

#AndersonCooper’s #dealbreakers, #ColtonUnderwood’s #authenticself & #RuPaul’s big #success.

Hear #BetteMidler’s tales of working at the #Continental #Baths in 1973, then catch up on the latest from #Gay #TikTok

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Entertainment #TV #Music #Movies #SocialMedia #Tiktok #Representation #Culture

https://www.queerty.com/anderson-coopers-deal-breakers-colton-underwoods-authentic-self-rupauls-big-success-20240310

7 Essential #Trans #Voice #Resources

How to find your #voice, share your #authenticself, and #thrive with every #spoken #word.

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Transitioning #Voice #VoiceTherapy

https://medium.com/translating-everything/7-essential-trans-voice-resources-4f24b3e2d8d7