Shalasha Cooley

256 followers

Follow

Follow

Follow

1/2

0 saved

4

10

Embrace who you are! This is my truth❤️❤️

2024/12/16 Edited to

In today's fast-paced world, embracing who you are plays a crucial role in mental health and well-being. Studies show that self-acceptance can enhance your confidence and overall happiness. This journey often starts with understanding and loving your unique qualities, which can empower you to overcome societal pressures. Remember, every day is an opportunity to embrace your truth and shine brightly. A supportive community can also amplify your journey to self-acceptance. Engaging with others who celebrate diversity can help solidify your identity and provide motivation to stay authentic. Remember: each person’s journey is different, and that’s what makes us special. Let today be a reminder to embrace who you are, just like Nurse Sha reminds us each morning!

Related posts

A woman with a white towel wrapped around her head is applying lipstick while looking at her reflection in a bathroom mirror. The text 'EMBRACE YOUR authentic energy' is overlaid on the image, along with 'Lemon8' and '@alexandraninfo'.

Embrace your authentic truth 💫

You embracing your authentic truth will irritate people who are denying theirs. I follow this one creator on IG who I love and am constantly inspired by. However.. I didn’t always love her.. in fact.. a few years ago.. she MASSIVELY triggered me. She teaches a lot about manifesting money

30 likes

Becoming Whole Again, One Truth At A Time✨

💔 1. Accept That You Were Hurt Stop pretending you’re fine. Toxic love can break your confidence, make you question your worth, and mess with your trust in people. Acknowledge it happened — that’s how healing starts. 🧘🏽‍♀️ 2. Detach Your Identity From the Relationship You are not what some

1499 likes

A woman's lower torso in dark leggings with white arrows pointing to her hip dips, overlaid with the text 'THE TRUTH ABOUT HIP DIPS!! SWIPE'.

An illustration comparing two pelvic bone structures, one labeled 'Dip' and the other 'No Dip', explaining that hip dips depend on bone structure and the space between the ilium and hip.

An illustration of a woman using a hip abductor machine, with text stating that this exercise will not fix hip dips.

The truth about hip dips!!

Apologies for the blurry pictures! I saved them from google. Summary: Hip dips depend on your bone structure which depends on your genetics. The appearance of hip dips depends on the space between the pelvis and the hip. You can’t get “rid” of hip dips however, you can reduce the appearance

67 likes

Here are 10 rules for a girl who is done playing small: Own your power and your truth.

Here are 10 rules for a girl who is done playing small: Own your power and your truth. Recognize your inherent worth, forgive yourself and others for past mistakes, and stop comparing yourself to others. Stand in your personal truth, shaped by your unique experiences, and use your adversities as f

7 likes

A person in medical scrubs with a stethoscope around their neck, sitting down. The image has text overlayed that reads, "THE TRUTH THEY DON'T TELL YOU ABOUT IN NURSING."

A hand holding an open book, a cup of coffee, and a white sneaker on a wooden surface. Text describes how nursing rewires the brain, leading to passion, stress, anxiety, and exhaustion.

A hand holding a large stack of US dollar bills. Text discusses that nursing pay is often insufficient for the emotional and physical demands, including long shifts, travel, and working holidays.

The Truth About Being A Nurse 🩺

I hate when people say nurses or just anyone in healthcare makes it their whole personality. Even if true, I say as they should. It’s something that you’ll honestly never be able to understand until you have put in the hours, the tears, & the dedication that it takes. It changes you as a person

1316 likes

Here are 10 rules for a girl who is done playing small: Own your power and your truth. Re

Here are 10 rules for a girl who is done playing small: Own your power and your truth. Recognize your inherent worth, forgive yourself and others for past mistakes, and stop comparing yourself to others. Stand in your personal truth, shaped by your unique experiences, and use your adversities as

8 likes

Here are 10 rules for a girl who is done playing small: Own your power and your truth. Re

Here are 10 rules for a girl who is done playing small: Own your power and your truth. Recognize your inherent worth, forgive yourself and others for past mistakes, and stop comparing yourself to others. Stand in your personal truth, shaped by your unique experiences, and use your adversities as

2 likes

My idea of intimacy is TRUTH

Intimacy isn’t just closeness… it’s honesty without fear. It’s the quiet courage to say, “this is who I am—my past, my pain, my healing,” and not be met with judgment, but with understanding. It’s being seen fully and still being held gently. Real intimacy feels like safety. Like exhaling.

7 likes

The truth will set us FREE!

This was literally only day 4/5 in Bali! The way my skin has glowed & the way my gut has been so flat, with no bloating, especially even after eating food, really makes me question ever coming back to the U.S.. America is really built on putting carcinogenics & toxins in not only our food,

8 likes

A close-up of two people holding hands in a car, with the text "Hard Truths About Dating" overlaid, serving as the article's title image.

A smartphone displaying app icons, with text bubbles explaining that people aren't products to buy online and dating apps shouldn't be treated like shopping.

White Crocs and car keys by a pool, with text stating you'll never be completely "ready" for a relationship and that change is normal.

Unfiltered Dating:Hard truth about dating‼️

Dating can be tough—we all know that. But sometimes, we make it even harder without realizing it. One big way we do that is by having unrealistic expectations. A lot of us have this picture-perfect idea of dating, like it should be straight out of a movie. But real life doesn’t always match up t

431 likes

My Bride Is Chosen - THEVOLUMESOFTRUTH.COM

My Bride Is Chosen Thus says The Lord to His Little flock: I am not at all satisfied with what I see. For you tread the line with one foot, and with the other you seek to run back into the world. Beloved, did I not tell you that I would treat this little flock as I treated My people, Israel, in

3 likes

A woman in a black top and skirt stands between two brown chairs, with the title 'The Real Truth about Wegovy' overlaid, serving as the article's cover image.

A weight tracking graph shows the user's starting weight of 243.4lb on August 2, 2023, with the text 'My starting Weight' highlighted.

A woman takes a mirror selfie in a bathroom, showcasing her body at a starting size, with the text 'Size 14-16 Here' overlaid.

The real TRUTH about WEGOVY

So this one is a tough one..namely because you can throw a rock on TikTok and find hundreds if not thousands of people who make amazing claims about the miracle drug which is Semiglutide!! I started my Semiglutide journey August of 2023. It was a compounded version that I received from my local

102 likes

An ugly truth that’s unspoken

Dear Diary, 🍋✨ For some days now the weight of life felt heavier than usual. Balancing the roles of a stay-at-home mom to a toddler during the day and a working mom at night can sometimes feel like walking a tightrope with no safety net below. It's not easy. It's far from perfect. Som

10 likes

The weight of truth and solitude

Some truths don’t need to be found. They just need to be remembered. Today, I remembered that I am whole. That I don’t have to chase or prove or perform. That what’s for me… already knows me. This space is for the ones who are still Becoming. Still learning to trust their timing. Still w

5 likes

Hard Truth Friday

💜 Welcome to Hard Truth Friday. Every Friday, we’ll face one uncomfortable truth that has the power to change how we see ourselves and the world around us. Today’s Hard Truth: “Potential has broken more hearts than reality ever did.” Sometimes we fall in love with who someone could become inste

0 likes

Harsh makeup truth 🤍 Foundations VS Under-Tones 🍋

🚨Calling all beauty gurus and makeup lovers! 💄 Here's a must-watch tutorial on how to *finally* find your perfect foundation match based on your skin tone. 🤞🏾 Say goodbye to cakey faces and hello to flawless complexion! 💁🏾‍♀️ Don't thank us, just hit that like button and share with yo

22 likes

THE SADDEST TRUTH

It’s sad knowing the people closest to you can secretly envy you #embracevulnerability #truth #Lemon8 #fyp

104 likes

Remember Me For My Truth

I wrote this song and have been making my own music through AI and it’s amazing to be able to speak my mind in 100% clarity. I want to be remembered for my truths I carry, my love, my courage, to not follow the crowd but to stick to my principles, my wisdoms, my senses, the essence of who God creat

1 like

THE TRUTH ABOUT BEING NATIVE AMERICAN…

There are three types of indigenous or what yall call “NATIVE AMERICAN” people: 1. Those who are mad at Wh_i_te people 2. Those who constantly complain about the climate 3. Me As an indigenous woman, ive been bullied into hating those with white skin and to block anyone from embracin

25 likes

A person in a black tube top and pants displays an arm with a large, intricate floral outline tattoo, introducing the topic of tattoo removal and cover-up.

A close-up of an arm shows a small, star-like tattoo, labeled as the 'before' image, with text highlighting that removal 'TAKES TIME (A LOT), IT'S EXPENSIVE, IT DOESN'T FEEL GREAT.'

An arm displays a star-like tattoo with surrounding redness and bruising, labeled 'example A,' illustrating the initial aftermath of a tattoo removal session and emphasizing the difficulty of aftercare.

the truth about tattoo removal

the truth about tattoo removal 🍀 let’s be real: we all know that it hurts, it’s expensive, and it’s not going to look to great during the process but what about the mental effects it can cause??? because let me tell you, i was NOT prepared for the stresses day to day this decision would brin

9 likes

A close-up of a woman's face with long dark hair, wearing a purple top. Text overlay states, 'Pretty Privilege isn't real!! Meanwhile celebrities...' highlighting the article's theme.

A split image showing a woman's transformation, with text stating, 'Every single celebrity knows the power of pretty privilege and how much it matters.' This illustrates the impact of attractiveness.

A split image depicting a woman's appearance evolution, accompanied by text explaining that attractiveness brings 'more attention, fame, hype, money, success, higher level of partners etc.'

Truth About Pretty Privilege, Like It Or Not😬

Take a deep breath, we're going to talk about ‘pretty privilege’ again…Let me be blunt, we live in a shallow, superficial, and appearance-fixated society with a serious problem with its hierarchy of traits deemed the most important. It's true because studies have shown that attractive indiv

943 likes

The Truth About Your Inner Power ✨

The truth is, we often underestimate ourselves. We get so caught up in our worries or challenges that we forget just how strong, brave, and capable we truly are. I wrote this to remind you that no matter what life throws your way, you already have the power within you to face it. It’s easy to doubt

60 likes

🌸Jesus You are the truth, the way & the light 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🍋🍋🍋🍋🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸

Grant me, O Lord my God, a mind to know You, a heart to seek You, wisdom to find You, conduct pleasing to You, faithful perseverance in waiting for You, and a hope of finally embracing You. Amen. #findgod📖🙏 #youareloved❤️ #youarewhogodmadeyou #ingodwefindcomfort #embracegodslove

1 like

A woman with dark hair and pink heart filters around her head poses against a bisexual pride flag background. The text "EMBRACING MY SEXUALITY" is at the top, and "Lemon8 @carolinerooks" is at the bottom left.

🌈 Embracing Vulnerability & Living my Truth 🌈✨

🌈✨ Today, I thought I’d embrace some major vulnerability and open up to you guys, brightly and unapologetically: I am proudly bisexual! ✨🌈 Bisexuality is a beautiful spectrum of love and attraction that I am grateful to be a part of. It's about embracing the heart's capacity to love beyo

39 likes

My Unpopular Truth

Being needed and being valued are not the same thing. For a long time, I confused the two. People needed my help. My advice. My time. My leadership. My support. But I’ve learned that someone can need what you provide and still not truly value who you are. These days, I pay attention

13 likes

#letschat #letsbefriends #lemon8creator #embracevulnerability #positivevibes

730 likes

Hard Truth 🖤

Hard Truth: You’re judging from the safety of a seat you haven’t been forced to sit in yet. You don’t know what cards are still waiting in your own deck. It’s easy to look at someone else’s choices and believe you’d do it differently. We even think we would handle it better. But life has a way

33 likes

Mental Health Myths vs. The Truth

Hello friends! 🍋 I’m very sad right now and I’m even shaking. Let’s talking about something that it’s not making me very happy this days. It breaks my heart when I’m on my social medias and I read people saying mental health is not something serious or people like me actually are seeking fo

50 likes

WWW PROMOTE THE TRUTH COM

Muhammad Sahab, friend of Satan, to prove his anti-humanity words of Allah, spread this thing among the people, that I am illiterate, these verses are sent by the angel of Allah. But some people knew that Muhammad was from Satan. were friends In this hadith it is said , Jundab bin Abdullah said,

2 likes

A person with short dark hair, glasses, and a nose ring takes a mirror selfie. They wear a patterned bandana, a black tank top with layered necklaces, including a green pendant, and a green skirt. The background is a bathroom.

Sorry that I haven’t been active. The ugly truth is that I’m so inconsistent with basically everything 😂 I either totally forget or have zero motivation to create new posts. I’m trying to better my mental and physical wellness lately. It hasn’t been easy. If you guys happen to have any tips on

61 likes

A woman with blonde hair takes a mirror selfie in a bathroom, wearing a pink crop top and black shorts. The image has a red text overlay that reads, 'The truth about body dysmorphia'.

A woman with blonde hair in a pink bikini floats on a blue inflatable in a swimming pool, looking upwards. The text overlay expresses regret over past self-perception and a wish to look like this again.

A woman with blonde hair in a pink bikini sits on a blue inflatable in a swimming pool, looking at the camera. The text overlay states she cried after seeing these pictures and hasn't worn the swimsuit since.

The truth about body dysmorphia :

Join me on my journey of loving myself. I preach & preach about all bodies are beautiful and you need to love yourself! All while hating myself ever since I was a child. I felt like because I didn’t have a flat stomach I was huge. & I still feel that way. My body has fluctuated since freshm

29 likes

Hard Truth: You Are the Problem.

I know that’s not an easy thing to hear. But sometimes, the truths that are hardest to accept are the ones that lead to the most growth. Let me be clear. I’m not saying other people haven’t hurt you. I’m not saying they’re blameless. But here’s the thing, when you choose not to heal you keep you

21 likes

Here’s the truth✨

The enemy loves to whisper in our ears and tell us we aren’t ENOUGH LOVED WORTHY BEAUTIFUL REDEEMED But the TRUTH is you ARE all of those things and more! God knit you in the womb - if there is breath in your lungs - you still have a purpose. We forget the enemy can whisper “though

10 likes

A person with short hair and glasses sits in a dimly lit, elegant lounge, reviewing a menu. They wear a blazer and jeans, with a cocktail and wine bottle on the table. Lush plants and dark curtains create a cozy atmosphere, reflecting a quiet evening.

Truth, Served Bold 🍸

Not every truth is loud, some are whispered over candlelight, in the calm of an easy evening. I’m learning to speak mine clearly, without fear, without apology. Tonight, just me, my thoughts, and the quiet elegance of Pendry Manhattan West, where honesty feels a little softer, and a lot more po

8 likes

✨🫶Truth Transforms…✨🍋🌸

🌱 Truth Seed “Be careful who you allow to shape what you believe.” — 2 Timothy 4:3–5 What God reminded us this morning: • Not every voice that sounds good is rooted in truth • Be mindful of voices that comfort you but never challenge you • Truth transforms… it doesn’t just soothe • You

9 likes

Hard Truth: You Are the Problem.

Hard Truth: You Are the Problem. I know that’s not an easy thing to hear. But sometimes, the truths that are hardest to accept are the ones that lead to the most growth. Let me be clear. I’m not saying other people haven’t hurt you. I’m not saying they’re blameless. But here’s the thing, when

13 likes

A woman with blonde hair sits on a grey couch, covered by a grey blanket, using a laptop, next to a light brown curly-haired dog. Overlay text reads: "The rich get richer Because the poor Think everything is a scam!" A yellow wavy line graphic frames parts of the image.

The truth nobody tells ya!

The moment I stopped being a skeptic and became a learner was the moment my health improved.. the moment my finances completely changed for the better. I learned that the world is changing and people are learning that a 9-5 is not the only way. People are realizing that they don’t have to have

40 likes

#Jesus #money #love #funny #embracevulnerability

14 likes

See more