If you want to soar…you must first learn to FLY (First Love Yourself)…..

It’s no secret that the last few weeks have been very stressful for me. Tons of emotions went into that, but I’m redirecting that energy to heal in other ways. I am taking the next few months to not only work on my mental and emotional self and my physical self, but also taking the time to fall in love with myself, every inch of me.

As I stated before, this is a journey. For the last few months I have been transitioning to being a flexitarian. I have decided to take things one step further. I have always been an advocate for dealing and healing natural, but since my immune system has been actively fighting me every step of the way I have had to find alternate ways of doing things. I have not used any chemicals in my hair for years and I’m now transitioning to doing the same for my skin.

I haven’t always had clear skin. I definitely had a few pimples back in high school, but since then I’ve had fairly blemish free skin and that’s not because I was taking care of it. I cleanse my skin twice a day, use and astringent to clean my pores and moisturize daily, which has been working for me, for my face anyway. But I haven’t really had any real skin care routine, because you take that all for granted.

Recently, since giving up red meat, pork and some seafood’s, my body has been another issue. I am finding that since my body is riding itself of toxins, my body is extracting all toxins through my skin, causing all different type of skin issues. Welcome to the world of healthy lifestyles.

I have since changed to using all natural soaps, made by my new roommate’s organic beauty line, along with her bath soaks great for detoxing the skin while moisturizing. The best part is that it’s all natural and organic. My skin is clearing up nicely so far. I’m finding that my skin just all around looks and feels better. I was having an issue with my back breaking out since I’ve been working out and such and that has seemingly cleared up. I still have not changed my face care routine because my face hates everything and I’ve heard horror stories about changing face soaps and have experienced some of my own, but as far as general skin care and vaginal care I am happy to say I am joining the naturalist side.

At the ripe age of 28 I am finally learning why natural products are better than harsh chemical soaps that include dyes and agents your body simply just doesn’t need. I seriously hate that dry feeling you get after taking a shower where you immediately need to moisturize. Using these natural bars, they are made with natural oils, natural cleansing agents and butters, my skin feels moist and supple. The oils and butters used to make the soaps are rich in antioxidants and nutrients that promote healthy skin and can improve your skin, take away dryness and actually serve as a type of remedy to skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and acne.

I am not a brand ambassador for my roommate by any means, I can only speak on my experience with the products of hers that I have used. I want to actively care for myself. I am never oppose to anyone who can help me to do that. Matter of fact we keep each other accountable for workouts, eating habits, etc.

So yea maybe the home I had before isn’t the same as what I have here, but I can’t complain. This new living arrangement seems to be pushing me in all the directions I was working towards. Life has a funny, yet cruel way, of forcing you into positions aligned with your purpose.