1. what does the soft version of you need today?
just cuddles, no talking but to just be held by someone I love.
2 Describe your ideal slow morning?
Alright so I sleep in and wake up at 10am, make some breakfast : bacon, eggs, grilled or roasted potatoes. Eat while I watch looney tunes, have a cup of peppermint tea after take a nap again wake up at 2pm lol
3. what helps you feel safest in your body?
My legs because I feel like I can run away from danger
4. in what moments do you feel truly seen?
when I share my writing with someone and they compliment me on it because they love it :)
5. write a letter to your future self.
Dear Gaëlle,
Today you are in a rush and you want to accomplish soooo many things, among them you want to publish your first manuscript, fall in love and get married. I know you're looking back at me and you're smiling, although I can't see what you do in the future but I can tell you've accomplished a lot of great things. I love you sweet baby:) you deserve all the wonderful things in the world including having a child:)
6. what 3 things that made you smile this week?
well today is Tuesday but 1) yesterday while I was chilling on the couch Archie came to snuggle up on the couch next to me and I was caressing his head but because I was doing something else I stopped petting him and he looked back at me and push his head towards my hands that made me smile. 2) during my work out an old lady came in and she was doing the best that she could but she was staring at me I thought maybe she was thinking " when I was young I was strong just like her" I smile because I pray to live past 60 yet she's wayyy older than that and she's in the gym working out! she is the strong one. 3) I am currently reading a romantic story and every time the guy shows her just how much he loves her I smile so big because I can only dream of a love like that.
7. what does peace look like to you?
Alright I am sitting by the window where I am wrapped in a blanket and have a nice view of a lake and the lake is part of a garden, with a romantic book in my hand while I am sipping on my matcha. It's cloudy but not rainy.
8. what part of your younger self needs attention today?
my sudden need to isolate because I don't think anyone will understand. I did feel this way when I was younger however now that I am an adult I have a lot of resources I can reach out to and there are so many people who love me...I just need to reach out.
9. How does your body ask for rest?
I get cranky, sleepy and my work outs are bad... which means I need a rest day.
10. what helps you romanticize the present moment?
Moving slower, putting my phone away, smiling at other people and just breathe instead of rushing to get to the next thing.
11. who or what makes you feel held?
My mom.
12. how do you nurture softness when life feels harsh?
I take a long shower with lighted scented vanilla candles, wear my pjs after and then I go to sleep lol
14. what tiny routine help you feel grounded?
Journaling daily while I write down all of my thoughts to the best of my capabilities.
15. describe a version of yourself you're slowly becoming?
I am becoming more disciplined, I hold myself accountable...
16. How do you show yourself love without needing to deserve it?
I provide for myself : food, clothes and I make sure I am well taken care of and to me that is a great act of service towards myself.
17. what kind of softness do you crave in relationships?
stability and being able to rely on my man for emotional support especially when I am sad.
18. what beauty have you found in stillness?
To be able to admire the present moment without changing anything and to slow down to take in everything around me for memories.
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