{"id":2456,"date":"2017-08-18T10:00:01","date_gmt":"2017-08-18T10:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bellagracemagazine.com\/embracing-who-we-are-where-we-are\/"},"modified":"2023-04-20T18:11:51","modified_gmt":"2023-04-20T18:11:51","slug":"embracing-who-we-are-where-we-are","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bellagracemagazine.com\/blog\/embracing-who-we-are-where-we-are\/","title":{"rendered":"Embracing Who We Are, Where We Are"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Photo credit: Giulia Bertelli<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n

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When you look in the mirror, what do you see?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Here at Bella Grace<\/em>, we believe there is beauty in imperfection.<\/p>\n

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We hope you\u2019ll join us in celebrating what makes you you<\/em> \u2013 just as you are.<\/p>\n

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Today, we\u2019ve collected three snippets from Bella Grace<\/em> articles that focus on the importance of loving who you are and embracing the unique qualities that make you unlike anyone else.<\/p>\n

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Photo credit: Joy Jordan<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n

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In \u201cEmbracing Imperfection\u201d from Bella Grace<\/em> Issue 6<\/a>, Joy Jordan talks about how cherishing her flaws taught her to stay humble and real.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe more I accept my own imperfections, the more I make space for others to do the same. Just like judgment feeds judgment, acceptance feeds acceptance.\u201d \u2014 Joy Jordan<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Learning to love who you are replaces negative thoughts with a beautiful confidence. You\u2019re embracing every part of you. It\u2019s a powerful confidence that acts as a shield against the possibility of people\u2019s words affecting your self-esteem.<\/p>\n

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Photo credit: Lia Leslie<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n

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\u201cI believe bed day to be the ultimate form of self-preservation \u2026 You deserve it. And your soul will thank you. Deeply.\u201d \u2014 Kimberly Wilson<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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From soft linens to twinkle lights, Kimberly Wilson gives helpful advice on how to make a day of preservation. A day to reflect on your life and just simply, be. A day wrapped up in your own thoughts and silence.<\/p>\n

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Read the full article, \u201c20 Step Recipe for Self-Love: A Bed Day\u201d in Issue 8<\/a> and discover a list of things you can use to create a day of self-reflection. You may find it to be the perfect time to journal and discover why your imperfect qualities are in fact beautiful.<\/p>\n

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Photo credit: Angie Lambert<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n

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\u201cI love my freckles. Although some describe them as unattractive blemishes that should be removed with their special skin cream, I define my freckles as memories of places I\u2019ve been; things I\u2019ve done; and the people I\u2019ve had the privilege to meet along the way. Life is hard, and everyone carries life\u2019s mark on them differently. My mark is my freckles.\u201d \u2014 Jocelyn Wright<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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You can find the complete list, as shared by our readers, in \u201c51 Things We Love About Ourselves\u201d in Issue 11<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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We hope that this provides a bit of encouragement and reassurance for embracing your brilliant, beautiful selves \u2013 quirks and all.<\/p>\n

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Bella Grace<\/em> would not be able to share women\u2019s stories without the support of our kindreds, readers just like you. If you know anyone who might benefit from a positive start to their week, sharing this post would be the highest compliment to us.<\/p>\n

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What imperfections have you learned to embrace?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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