Scribblings from my Journal in Berlin

by Gillian on August 12, 2012

Be the person you want to be.

Be fearless, be brave, be honest and understanding.

Fight the expectations and normalcy of life.  Travel, do yoga, drink wine, walk miles and learn how to ride a bike.  Allow others to love me as I am.

Be adventurous.

Wear what you want, not what is appropriate or even flattering but what feels good.  Bring back the best of different eras.

Take a road trip, get a tan, live off the land.  Fresh fruit and wine from the bottle.

Make no excuses.

We all make mistakes and if we’re smart we will learn from them.  Not always the first time, but eventually.

True beauty is effortless and you are not letting yourself go by not giving into unreachable standards set by people who want to make money.

Let your hair grow and your skin breathe.

Smile.  Accept yourself.  It’s sexy and it feels good.

Berlin

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Tasha August 12, 2012 at 11:52 am

I love this… Thank you for posting. It was exactly what I needed!

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Gillian August 14, 2012 at 8:02 am

Thanks Tasha!

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The Delicate Place August 12, 2012 at 3:53 pm

so many of these resonate with me. i still cannot believe you don’t know how to bike ride?

“Fight the expectations and normalcy of life” everyday my dear, everyday!

also this “True beauty is effortless and you are not letting yourself go by not giving into unreachable standards set by people who want to make money.” yeah seriously, since when and why do women have to look like a plastic doll? often i feel like a complete oddball with my fairly natural routine (hair/minimal makeup) but i need to keep asserting that it is what makes me feel good and that people need to re-evaluate their perceived standards of ‘beauty.’ so true…it’s just a big market for them to make money.

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Gillian August 14, 2012 at 8:02 am

Yes, yes, the bike thing is terrible I know! You are a true beauty.

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Alex @ therunwithin August 12, 2012 at 3:56 pm

Beautifully put!

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purelymichelle August 12, 2012 at 8:48 pm

well said girl!!

I need to re-read this post everyday!

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Gillian August 14, 2012 at 8:01 am

Thanks Michelle, me too ! Good reminders!

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Heather @ For the Love of Kale August 13, 2012 at 8:44 am

This is amazing. Every woman should read this EVERY DAY. (Amen to Michelle’s comment!)

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Gillian August 14, 2012 at 8:01 am

You girls make my day!

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Kacie Phillips August 13, 2012 at 9:12 am

OH MY GOODNESS! This is beautiful. I love the message so much. I needed just this to start the day and week! :)

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Gillian August 14, 2012 at 8:01 am

Aw, thanks Kacie!

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Lisa August 13, 2012 at 11:24 am

Knowing you has allowed me to come to conclusions like this of my own and make every effort to live them! I hope you know what an inspiration you are.

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Gillian August 14, 2012 at 8:01 am

And you an inspiration to me my friend!

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Liz (formerly VeggieGirl) August 13, 2012 at 1:59 pm

Wise words and insight!

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Gillian August 14, 2012 at 8:03 am

Thanks sista!

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Lara August 15, 2012 at 11:09 pm

Love this.

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