A fun weekend was necessary after writing a pretty intimate blog this week, one of the most intense shares, ever, actually. The release was cathartic, the honesty — for even me, unique. Recognizing that freedom is only possible if we forgive, us first. But my feelings are not unique. And I know it’s my duty to share what others might also be feeling. As I’ve taken back my sovereignty I’m also finding my voice, here, if you prefer listening.

And so it was — a fun weekend filled with connection, new friends, and activities, including Bring Your Cowboy on A Boat (above), and Sunday, I needed to refill my energy— alone, introverted me loves to be home. Yesterday, after yoga, I asked my boyfriend to scoot so I could blast music and sear short ribs in peace, wearing my favorite outfit, my robe. In solitude, a wave of gratitude swept over me. For where I’ve been, where I am and where I’m going. Love filled my body, a lightness — floating, but feet grounded, present — integrated. I snapped a pic of soon to be Easter / Passover dinner, sent to my family and then messaged my mentor who has held me in my therapy: Thank you, I said.
She replied quickly, "Time for resurrection of that vibrant self!!" Timely, I realize. just in time for Spring, this feeling of rebirth, resurrection, awakening, a time for new beginnings. Timely, after recently setting my younger self free, only possibly first by facing and forgiving me. Forgiveness is the freedom we gift ourselves.
If I have ME, I am Home.

It's OUR time to stop existing and start Living. But that is only possible if we start feeling. Living Is the sweet spot between healing and knowing. We’ll always be healing and we’ve always known. Trust yourself. Everything you need is inside. A few things this weekend that made me feel alive, below. Short rib recipe coming next week :)
Love Always, Olivia xx

Gratitude, Self Rising Chocolate Cloud Cakes & The Ninja Turtles