Ashley Grace, Contributor at Cinnamon Magazine

We Live Within Dichotomy. And That’s A Good Thing

We have to lean into the paradox of things, rather than wanting life to ‘be okay and safe for everyone.’ It’s not going to be.

We put way too much emphasis on needing to be right. Most of the time, we disregard nuance and jump right to judgment.

Don’t be afraid to step into a more real and open place in your life. You won’t please everyone, but that’s the point.

Perhaps your goals can be less about accomplishments and more about building an incredible relationship with yourself.

It’s not about perfection, it’s about being present with ourselves and our loved ones with as much love, acceptance and empathy as possible.

Life is precious and unpredictable. It’s yours to lust after, make messy, reach goals and love with abandon. You owe no apologies for being yourself.

Lean in to the love, grief, unease and the joy — these experiences are often concurrent and don’t, in fact, negate each other.

The Hierophant asks us to rewrite our stories and examine the outdated belief systems we apply to ourselves

August is the month of Leo. In the Tarot this is the “Strength” card, often featuring the mighty lion, which represents courage.

I am worthy of getting my needs met. I am worthy of taking up space. I am — just as I am — worthy of existing.