✨ A Reminder: Not Every Fear Deserves Power

Every year during my birthday month, I write new affirmations and reminders for self love and resilience. 

This year’s reminder came while walking home one night: 

“𝐌𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐠𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐦𝐞. 𝐈 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐧’𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐦𝐞. 

A ghost only has power when you give it your fear. “

👻 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧: What’s one truth or affirmation you’re holding onto this month? Share it below, I’d love to read it. 

#SelfLoveSunday #AskLemon8 #thelittlethings #libraseason #selfloveaffirmations

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This is such a great reminder! Letting go of those insecurities is key. 💖

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