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The Years I Was a Rug Instead of a Writer
Inner Reflection Isabelle 2/8/22 Inner Reflection Isabelle 2/8/22

The Years I Was a Rug Instead of a Writer

I pushed writing down and away; considered it a hobby, but not a calling. And I became a rug instead.

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Join The Black Women’s Healing Book Club!
Inner Work Isabelle 2/2/22 Inner Work Isabelle 2/2/22

Join The Black Women’s Healing Book Club!

Join The Black Women’s Healing Book Club - a collaboration between Good Books Atlanta and Exploring Self.

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Once Upon a Time I Tried to Beat My Uncle’s Ass
Inner Work, Inner Reflection Isabelle 1/25/22 Inner Work, Inner Reflection Isabelle 1/25/22

Once Upon a Time I Tried to Beat My Uncle’s Ass

When I met my uncle for the first time, he was quiet. I remember thinking that he would be shy. In actuality, he became my personal tormenter.

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The 10 Best Quotes from “You Are Your Best Thing: Vulnerability, Shame Resilience, and the Black Experience”
Inner Work Isabelle 1/7/22 Inner Work Isabelle 1/7/22

The 10 Best Quotes from “You Are Your Best Thing: Vulnerability, Shame Resilience, and the Black Experience”

The 10 best and most powerful quotes from “You Are Your Best Thing: Vulnerability, Shame Resilience, and the Black Experience” by Tarana Burke and Brené Brown.

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Word of the Year (2022): Consistency
Inner Work Isabelle 1/5/22 Inner Work Isabelle 1/5/22

Word of the Year (2022): Consistency

Choosing a word to reflect on throughout the course of 2022.

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Gratitude Journal: December 2021
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Gratitude Journal: December 2021

The act of noticing and appreciating the good and expressing gratitude. A monthly essay by Isabelle Cullen of Exploring Self.

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10 Self-Reflective Journal Prompts to Lead In to 2022
Inner Work Isabelle 12/31/21 Inner Work Isabelle 12/31/21

10 Self-Reflective Journal Prompts to Lead In to 2022

10 reflective journal prompts to help you to enter the new year with clarity, intentionality, and gratitude. Share these prompts with anyone who’s ready to get free & live an authentic life in 2022!

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Gratitude Journal: November 2021
Gratitude Isabelle 12/6/21 Gratitude Isabelle 12/6/21

Gratitude Journal: November 2021

A monthly gratitude practice - the act of noticing and appreciating the good and expressing gratitude - by Isabelle Cullen of Exploring Self.

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How to Identify Your Primary Core Values and Incorporate Them into Your Daily Life
Inner Work, Inner Reflection Isabelle 11/15/21 Inner Work, Inner Reflection Isabelle 11/15/21

How to Identify Your Primary Core Values and Incorporate Them into Your Daily Life

Defining your personal core values can help bring clarity to your daily life and guide you toward living a full, purpose-aligned, and free life. Learn how to identify your core values and incorporate them into your day-to-day life.

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10 Introspective Journal Prompts for Deep Inner Reflection
Self Reflection, Inner Reflection, Journaling, Inner Work Isabelle 10/1/21 Self Reflection, Inner Reflection, Journaling, Inner Work Isabelle 10/1/21

10 Introspective Journal Prompts for Deep Inner Reflection

Are you looking for self-reflective and introspective journaling prompts? If so, look no further — this blog post is for you!

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5 Cool Things to Do in Madrid, New Mexico
Travel, New Mexico, Domestic Travel Isabelle 9/24/21 Travel, New Mexico, Domestic Travel Isabelle 9/24/21

5 Cool Things to Do in Madrid, New Mexico

In the tiny, artful town of Madrid, New Mexico, you’ll find inspiration around every corner. Here are 5 cool things to do in Madrid, New Mexico.

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Be(longing): A Series of Learnings from Therapy
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Be(longing): A Series of Learnings from Therapy

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Hiking Ghost Ranch - Trail #7
Travel Isabelle 8/5/21 Travel Isabelle 8/5/21

Hiking Ghost Ranch - Trail #7

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We Moved to Santa Fe, NM! (Temporarily!)
Travel Isabelle 7/30/21 Travel Isabelle 7/30/21

We Moved to Santa Fe, NM! (Temporarily!)

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San Cristobal de Las Casas: A Photo Diary
Travel Isabelle 7/27/21 Travel Isabelle 7/27/21

San Cristobal de Las Casas: A Photo Diary

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Mexico City: A Photo Diary
Travel Isabelle 7/26/21 Travel Isabelle 7/26/21

Mexico City: A Photo Diary

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Gratitude | Life Lately
Gratitude Isabelle 5/21/21 Gratitude Isabelle 5/21/21

Gratitude | Life Lately

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Gratitude | Black Women in Photo Booths (1920s-1970s)
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Gratitude | Black Women in Photo Booths (1920s-1970s)

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Gratitude | Julie & Julia (Re)inspired Me to Write
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Gratitude | Julie & Julia (Re)inspired Me to Write

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Recent Reads: January ‘21
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Recent Reads: January ‘21

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Happy Friday AND New Year’s Eve! 🎉 Ready to get reflective?

Swipe through for 10 journal prompts that will help you to enter the new year with clarity, intentionality, and gratitude.✨📝 These prompts can be journaled, asked aloud, and/or simp
As the new year approaches, I find myself thinking more and more about who I want to be in 2022. The phrase “new year, new me” has become somewhat of a joke, but I think there’s something beautiful and sincere about wanting to creat
Hi hi!! ✨ It’s been a little quiet over here because we’re headed back to Atlanta! For those new here/lost in the sauce, we’ve been living in Santa Fe, New Mexico for the past 5 months while Jeremiah coordinated a t.v. show! 🏜 The
It’s affirmation time! 🎉 ((Save this post for future reference!🔖))

This summer, I journaled 20+ affirmations that would help me to  construct a present that looks like the future of my dreams. Here are 8 of my favorites and most-repeated:

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I’ve been reading “You Are Your Best Thing” and feeling each essay so deeply, so viscerally, so heart-wrenchingly, that I’m at a loss for words. In short, this book will move you — it will change your thoughts and your h
“Can we slow down and notice the lightness about you? It’s rare. Not many people emanate the lightness and joy that you do.”

We’re in the midst of a virtual therapy session and I’m sitting on the roof of our casita in M
 

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