"i'm not concerned with your liking or disliking me... all I ask is that you respect me as a human being"
jackie robinson
dearest muse,
respect begins with how we honor ourselves
it’s the quiet confidence that says, i am worthy of being treated with dignity and tenderness
this week, we explore this affirmation; not as a demand, but as a declaration of self-worth
respect is an act of love, of boundaries, of integrity
it’s the language through which we teach others how to treat us and how we choose to treat ourselves
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find a quiet space
visualize a soft, golden light expanding around you; a boundary that protects your peace while radiating love
enjoy this week's meditation
guided meditation to develop self respect & self worth
by complex ptsd made simple
in this podcast episode, dr. thema describes the importance of self respect as well as the barriers to self respect
she provides priorities for building self respect
enjoy
episode #160 building self respect
by homecoming by dr thema bryant
next, a toolkit
respect isn’t about pleasing or proving, it’s about presence
in this week’s blog post selection, we explore how to align your boundaries with your values and cultivate respect in every interaction, starting with self-awareness
true self-respect and how to uphold it strongly
by gratitude - the life blog
now, our novel
her life. her rules. finally.
this 2024 novel follows a former "kidfluencer," anuri, whose life was documented and monetized by her "momfluencer" stepmother
now an adult, anuri tries to reclaim her identity and stop her stepmother from exploiting her younger sister
the novel critiques influencer culture and explores themes of identity, family, and social media's effect on people's lives
by onyi nwabineli
for our film selection, we're diving into a visceral, biting body horror
a film that explores what happens when we forget our own worth
this is a gruesome, satirical, and ultimately tragic tale about the perils of sacrificing your identity and self-respect for the sake of external validation
perfect for spooky season
this film is not an easy watch, but it is a powerful one, reminding us that true respect comes from within
we must protect our own sense of self-worth from a world that often seeks to corrode it
enjoy
starring demi moore
a ritual for standing in your power, honoring your worth, and commanding reverence in every space you enter
digital discipline unfollow accounts that make you doubt your worth; fill your feed with inspiration, not comparison
sacred no practice saying “no” without apology. protecting your peace is a radical act of self-respect
respect ritual each week, write a short letter to yourself acknowledging a moment when you showed courage or grace. keep them in a je mérite affirmation journal
rest as reverence end your week with intentional rest; wear your favorite loungewear, light your candle, and remind yourself that stillness is strength
enjoy!
respect is not earned through perfection
it lives in the way you speak to yourself, the way you demand truth, and the way you honor others with integrity
this week, as you move through your days, hold your head high and your heart open
stand firm in your boundaries, speak with kindness, and remember: you never have to shrink to be respected
you'll be hearing more from me soon
promise
tamara charese
as always, affirmations from previous weeks are available here
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