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njloves · 5 years

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Change is SCARY AF!! . . Like knee-wobbling, nauseous, uncomfortable, awkward, public speaking, first day of a new school when you were a kid, the jokes on you, bungee jumping, sky-diving, down right FRIGHTENING!! . . Biologically are brains are like, Yeah.... NO. Nope. No way. No thanks. No how. Not for me. . . Because what we know is considered “SAFE” to our brains. . . And that biological alarm system of fear has traditionally kept us from eating the wrong foods or getting killed by wild animals when we were cave-dwelling little humans.. . . And that’s a good thing. . . That fear of the unknown can also keep us from making ANY change, taking chances, breaking old patterns, choosing new healthy beliefs and LEVELING UP in our lives. . . And there are people we ALL know who embody this. . . Just as there are parts of ourselves we ALL KNOW are “protecting” us, that we can thank and let go to put ourselves out there in DELICIOUSLY vulnerable ways... . . And it’s SCARY AF!! . . And it’s a process.. . . One in which we need to be patient and ever-so-kind to ourselves! . . So from me to you.. . . Here’s a little kindness 💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓 . . You are safe to make changes.. . . Change is the only thing you can depend on, and it is SAFE embrace change.. . . You are safe to be your most vulnerable, authentic self.. . . And you have EVERY right to be here!! . . Xx NJ . . . . . . . #chance #takeachance #leapoffaith #goforit #buildit #vulnerable #fear #nofear #primalbrain #youareenough #levelup #change #makeachange #changeisgood #changeiscoming #unstuck #moveforward #evolve #grow #selflove #selfcare #vulnerabilityisstrength #changeyourlife #changeyourthoughts #thoughts #lifechange #lifechanges #youaresafe #notforthefaintofheart #breakthepattern https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqy6M43hKft/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=os8ern0mach1

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njloves · 5 years

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Family does not always understand us. Family does not always see our growth. Family does not always see the lessons we’ve learned, the hurdles we’ve maneuvered, the progress we’ve made. But they always love us. Today’s Facebook live was all about “Dealing with FAMILY over the holidays.” For those of you little humans who may feel triggered during this time, the link to the video is in my highlights today and you can ALWAYS.. 1. Take a step back. 2. Go for a walk. 3. Do a meditation 4. Take a bath 5. Call a friend 6. Take 5 deep breaths Enjoy the time with your loved ones! May you feel loved, appreciated, and understood with whomever your family may be, conventional or otherwise. 💓 . . . . . . #family #boundaries #familydynamics #theholidays #noexpectations #love #thoughts #human #everybodyhasone #familydynamics #selfcare #selfpreservation #holidaytips #thanksgiving #tribe #givethanks #triggered #mentalhealth #staysane #mentalhealthselfcare #growth #evolve #consciousness #healthyboundaries #america https://www.instagram.com/p/BqeN7ypBlqA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1kcan7arba68i

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njloves · 5 years

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Mercury retrograde for me has been a PURGE of humans who do not care about other’s experiences outside of their own privilege.. . . What does that mean? . . It’s means we are all responsible for understanding that how others are perceived, treated, opportunities they’ve had, how their story is valued and believed is NOT THE SAME FOR EVERYONE. . . It means acknowledging that the population represented in government, media, and within places of power has been by people who DID NOT equally represent that population’s full color spectrum, gender spectrum, and orientation for most of history (and is still VERY unequal.) . . As a white, Jewish woman I will never know what it is like to be treated as a person of color, to be racially profiled, to be judged by the color of my skin before I even speak, I’ve never felt like I was “different” or had to come out as straight, I’ve never been told I shouldn’t be attracted to the people I’m attracted to, or that it was some sin of biblical proportions.. . . But I believe those who’ve lived that experience. . . Similarly, the men in my life will never know what it’s like to be fearful of walking home alone at night, told you had to be careful what you wore not to illicit sexual violence from strangers, and that your body is to blame for strangers sexual perversions.. . . I was believed (and understand the privilege in that alone- however awful that thought is!) . . And I am NOT here for those of you who enjoy my cartoons but don’t support women, or people of color, or gay, or trans, or immigrant humans who share the planet with you!! . . I am NOT here for those of you who are too afraid or short sighted to see outside of your own privilege and circumstance.. . . I am just NOT here for any humans who don’t believe we’re all in this together. . . I AM HERE for us little humans who are here to connect, to include all of our diversity to be authentic AF, vulnerable in the best ways, evolve through ego of ever thinking we were better than anyone else, and RADICALLY COMPASSIONATE.. . . Anything else, and honestly you won’t be missed. https://www.instagram.com/p/BqWbwnNB9ie/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=urrzbqskevbp

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njloves · 5 years

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There are things in the world that we’re meant to create, little humans.. . . Art, experiences, stories, spaces, buildings, connection, ideas, things, that wouldn’t be here if we didn’t put a bit of our magic into them.. . . On the eve of this 11-11-11 day, check in with yourself about what you want to create.. . . What doesn’t exist in the world yet that you feel FIRED UP to bring forth into existence?! . . That’s where to invest your energy, time, resources, ideas, money, plans.. . . And yes, little humans, THAT’S where you should put your magic✨ . . For me?! . . That would be Bali retreats that change your life, with wonder, workshops, and connection that blasts open joy & possibility in your life! . . If that’s what you’re ready for, there are two upcoming dates for Camp Clarity- register at www.joincampclarity.com . . . . . #manifest #manifestation #buildit #creative #create #entrepreneur #1111 #setyourintention #goals #campclarity #baliretreat #ubudretreat #womensretreat #livewithintention #liveyourbestlife #kundalini #theuniverse #spiritualentrepreneur #energy #doit #buildyourdreams #dreambig #magic #abundance #findyourmagic #selfcare #free #thoughts #inspirationalquotes https://www.instagram.com/p/BqEjc9KBnkb/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=f0gfq6rsmjzg

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njloves · 5 years

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. . How things look CERTAINLY isn’t how they feel... . . My secret, little humans?! . . I’m all about those feels ✨💓 . . XX Norma Jean . . . . . #illustration #think #thoughts #feel #feels #looksdontmatter #gowithin #gowiththefeeling #human #gowithyourgut #intuition #doyou #liveyourbestlife #liveyourlife #life #thestruggleisreal #thestruggle #adulting #singlelife #empath #heart #expatlife #thisisthirty #happy #love #goals #expatlife #solopreneur #creative #artistlife https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp-9HIOBLX2/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=eiu7qyilklmr

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njloves · 5 years

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. . {SELF CARE} . . It’s can feel REALLY. F*#%ing. Hard. . . Be kind to yourself about HOW you care for yourself, little humans. . . You’re doing a great job. . . . . . . . #selfcare #selfkindness #bekindtoyourself #human #behumanbekind #breathe #rest #youredoinggreat #goodjob #thestruggleisreal #thestruggle #adulting #adult #takecareofyourself #takecare #takecareofyou #thoughts #benice #compassion #noexpectations https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp3cWYXhtLi/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=iwh8kvr4svdt

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njloves · 6 years

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. . {TRUTH TIME} . . The more often I post, the higher up my content goes in the algorithm and the more of you little humans can see it. . . But that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s GOOD content or creations that I’m happy with. . . I don’t want to post things JUST TO POST THINGS. . . And after drawing over 1000 doodles in a row.. . . I got tired. . . I make a podcast. . . I host and curate and lead an incredible week for women in Bali. . . And most importantly is my music. . . There’s also the background of my life of working to keep all of these projects going- either directly working on them, or earning income from other jobs to keep them going. . . This is the delicate balance MOST artist’s face. . . I appreciate all of the Insta fam of little humans, and am glad you’re all still here. . . All of you little humans, my friends, family, and purpose keeps me going. . . I’m here as much as I can be. . . Thank you for being here as much as you can be too. . . . . . #algorithm #art #artistlife #balance #supportart #supportartists #instafam #thankyou #promo #selfpromo #selfpromotion #allthelikes #doinitforthegram #pr #artpr #lifebalance #creative #creativeentrepreneur #shineyourlight #thoughts #truth #truthtime #behindthescenes #realtalk #qualityoverquantity (at Ashland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpr1mJ-gcmL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1d1w5isisbc7v

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njloves · 6 years

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. . {PARTICIPATION} . . Everything we do contributes to something... . . We all matter, and what we all do matters.. . . Taking that into consideration brings the question.. . . What do we actually want to add to the world? . . This means, what we create, where we shop, where we work, recycling, social justice, helping others, to how we energetically show up.. . . And most importantly, living our purpose.. . . That purpose for me? . . Music that connect people to a part of themselves.. . . Cartoons that help people feel understood.. . . Podcast episodes that include you on the incredible journeys of incredible humans.. . . And weeks in Bali for women with adventures, tools, and community that change their lives.. . . . . . #thoughts #participate #whatdoyouwant #spreadkindness #contribution #maketheworldbetter #giveback #artmatters #artistlife #art #artheals #music #purpose #trusttheprocess #beyourself #purposedrivenlife #consciousness #conscious #human #howto #tikunolam #wakeup #bali #staywildpodcast #campclarity #singersongwriter #orginalmusic #youmatter #youcount #makeitcount https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpmp-vkgCFv/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1i2n71wtbxu5o

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njloves · 6 years

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. . {START} . . However you are.. . . Where ever you are.. . . You are here. . . You can’t go back.. . . So breathe into every mistake.. . . Breathe into very chance taken.. . . Because it brought you to this moment.. . . And this IS the moment.. . . Where you can start.. . . In exactly the right time.. . . In exactly the right place.. . . Exactly where you are. . . . . . . #start #trust #trusttheprocess #begin #beginner #alwaysabeginner #lifelonglearning #leapoffaith #entrepreneur #entrepreneurlife #artist #art #artistlife #editorialillustration #beginagain #zerotoone #buildit #doneisbetterthanperfect #gettoit #align #flow #manifest #spiritualbusiness #bekindtoyourself #bekindtoyourjourney #human #life #monday #mondaymotivation #authentic https://www.instagram.com/p/BphPAO1hrh7/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1v6czabk80303

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njloves · 6 years

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. . {SELF} . . We are a different person to everybody, humans... . . And the most important person is who we are to ourselves. . . Xx 💋 . . . #self #selflove #selfcare #loveyourself #knowyourself #knowthyself #whoareyou #findyourself #beliefsystems #figureitout #tothineownselfbetrue #staytrue #believeinyourself #selfie (at Ashland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpR-AyehF_6/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=n9bt5k3qj4t9

#self #selflove #selfcare #loveyourself #knowyourself #knowthyself #whoareyou #findyourself #beliefsystems #figureitout #tothineownselfbetrue #staytrue #believeinyourself #selfie

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njloves · 6 years

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. . {BALANCE} . . Up until a month ago, THIS 👆🏼 is what my life looked like.. . . I didn’t unpack for 10 months!! . . Between India, Bali, and the U.S., my life became mosaic of side-hustles.. . . Traveling to new countries EVERY MONTH.. for gigs, opportunities, visa runs.. . . Constantly weighing the balance of how much money I have, what kind of work I can do, how I can support my own projects, and how long I can stay in a country before I have ANOTHER visa run.. . . It wasn’t sustainable for me anymore.. . . Because it wasn’t joyful.. . . My joys are in going on adventures.. . . And Bali🌴 will always be a spiritual home for me - I’m returning a few times each year- next for Camp Clarity coming up in Feb & April 2019!) . . . . And right now after adventuring for so long.. . . I’m most excited about the greatest adventure.. . . Coming home.. . . And for now, that’s Ashland. . . #expatlife #expat #visarun #entrepreneur #digitalnomad #creative #creativeentrepreneur #hustle #flow #alignment #unpacking #stress #livingabroad #asia #artistlife #artist #everysingleday #monthlyspread #feels #emotions #bekindtoyourself #schedule #editorialillustration #anxiety #illustration #balance #home #worklifebalance #livingmybestlife #thoughts (at Ashland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpM1rhIhk1Z/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=fsjeqscyihzy

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njloves · 6 years

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. . {Humans.} . . We are here to be HUMAN. . . Being human is messy and imperfect, and effected, and VULNERABLE. . . Mental Health challenges can be induced by brain chemistry, hormones, stress, trauma, change, diet, lifestyle, and probably MILLIONS of other factors. . . There are times in my life when I was NOT ok. . . I may have looked ok, acted ok, SEEMED ok. . . But I wasn’t. . . Sometimes I was able to pull myself out of it with the support of friends, diet, exercise, and routine. . . Other times I sought professional help from either western trained psychologists, eastern medicine, or philosophy and meditation. . . This stigma of mental instability has GOT to end. . . Mental health IS health. . . Give as much care and attention to your mental health as you would if you physically weren’t well. . . Stay healthy, Humans. . . #mentalhealth #worldmentalhealthday #stayhealthy #mentallystrong #mentalhealthishealth #healthy #happy #mentalhealthawareness #areyouok #itsoktonotbeok #endthestigma #mentalhealthstigma #vulnerable #human #weareheretobehuman #livebalance #perfectlyimperfect #itsoknottobeok #beyourself #selfcare #selflove #rest #mentalhealthday https://www.instagram.com/p/Boza7OmB6nr/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=150rlzkkm77to

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njloves · 6 years

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. . Just gonna leave this right here.. . . #single #thesinglelife #singlegirl #singlelife #nocompromise #thisiswhyimsingle #maketheeffort #crush #thoughts #vendiagram #notsettling #nope #notsettlingforless #showup #love #lovelife #happylife #singleproblems #happier #selective #choosewisely #choose #tribe #findyourpeople #chemistry (at Ashland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/Boc3TUXhAU4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=w1ixwry6dvr4

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njloves · 6 years

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. . If we don’t try the uncomfortable things, we’ll never know the great things. 🌱 . . If we don’t let ourselves be vulnerable enough to leave what we know, we’ll never know anything else. 🌴 . . . Inspired by Sarah Brianna’s @beautybysarahbrianna stories yesterday.. ✨ . . When she showed up at the airport on standby and is now in AMSTERDAM!! 🙌🏼 . . . Thanks for the wisdom girl!! I always love seeing this Shamanic Reiki, Beauty, Yoga, Spiritual, Kind human’s adventures! 💓 . . . And #protip she also has one of my rockin’ Moon Mama Tees... 🌖 #justsayin . . . #leapoffaith #vulnerability #takearisk #goforit #nofear #liveyourbestlife #evolve #uncomfortable #movethrough #grow #growth #womensupportingwomen #womenempowerment #standby #jetlaglife #takeachance #manifest #makeithappen #decide #vulnerabilityisstrength #daringgreatly #conqueryourfears #live #getoutthere #getuncomfortable #getuncomfortablesquad #try #doyourbest https://www.instagram.com/p/BoaTIVmBZN6/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1l1qqo973fxgt

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njloves · 6 years

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. . This one is a bit old and another reminder that some people will never see us how we see ourselves. . . I used to feel sad, and get angry when this happened. “WHAT DO YOU MEAN?! You don’t think I’m as great as I think you are?!?” . . But then I remember... . . Most people are taught how to love in very specific ways. . . Sometimes that’s with conditions, comforts, roles, rules, examples, how things look, and what we know. . . So I silently thank them for being exactly who they are, appreciate them, and love them from afar... . . Grateful they exist in this crazy world of ours and that in some way we’ve shared it. . . . . #pining #unrequitedlove #loveyourself #moveforward #boundariesarehealthy #moveforward #thoughts #lovestfirstsight #love #karma #longing #heartbreak #alllove #allkindsofmagic #allkindsoflove #truelove #loveisallyouneed #seeonlylove #chooselove #choosegrace #fate #meanttobe #cosmic #release #letgo #thankyou #kismet #spiritual #everyonehasapurpose (at Ashland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoYN9XehMF2/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=2ik1kjdtriaf

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njloves · 6 years

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. . . As a woman who’s been sexually assaulted (in India no less) reporting is a VERY personal choice that every woman is faced with. . . . I reported the predator who assaulted me and EVERY STEP of that process was traumatic and prohibited me from healing, processing, and releasing the experience. . . . It would have been SO MUCH EASIER if I didn’t report. . . . I was victim-blamed, discouraged from filing a police report, had to change accommodations, be escorted home, and was put through numerous other inconveniences because of someone else’s choice to assault me. . . . I didn’t do it for any other reason than to HELP PROTECT OTHER WOMEN. . . . Women don’t report for ourselves. . . . We do it for other women. . . . #believeher #ibelieveher #metoo #istandwithdrchristineblaseyford #standup #useyourvoice #metoomovement #wegotyourback #womenempowerment #womenheroes #patriot #ownyourstory #womenstandtogether #women #womensupportwomen https://www.instagram.com/p/BoUQh2ohYuI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=bzxkovhlk6r2

#believeher #ibelieveher #metoo #istandwithdrchristineblaseyford #standup #useyourvoice #metoomovement #wegotyourback #womenempowerment #womenheroes #patriot #ownyourstory #womenstandtogether #women #womensupportwomen

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njloves · 6 years

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Life is a balance humans. . . . Never stray too far to either side. . . . Day 1124 . . . #thestruggleisreal #nodairy #icecream #dairyisscary #lemonwater #alkalizeyourbody #alkalinediet #alkaline #alkalize #human #balance #allisforgiven #selflove #selfcare #bekindtoyourself #bellyache #tummyache #icescreamismyweakness #cleanse #regrets (at Ashland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoLI1kMhJAg/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=v94y97deas22

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