Ashley Grace, Contributor at Cinnamon Magazine

Learning To Feel At Peace Within The Chaos Of Life

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The Hierophant asks us to rewrite our stories and examine the outdated belief systems we apply to ourselves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

While much of the future still feels uncertain, we can allow ourselves to find some steady ground again.

All we can do is try for a small shift. And even if these shifts feel futile at first, they will eventually redirect your energy.

Claim your stories. Claim your mistakes, your lessons and your heartache.