dearest muse,

 

evolution isn’t about perfection, it’s about progress

learning, unlearning, and becoming the fullest version of yourself

 

affirming that you deserve to evolve means giving yourself permission to change, adapt, and flourish

 

this week's affirmation, invites us to embrace growth, change, and transformation with open hearts and minds

 

personal evolution is unique to each individual, and there is no fixed timeline

be patient with yourself, stay committed to your goals, and enjoy the journey of becoming the best version of yourself

 

enjoy this week's lessons...

 

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take time to reflect on your journey so far

what have you learned?

what areas of your life are ready for growth?

journaling or guided meditation can help you gain clarity

 

we'll begin this week with setting the right mindset thru meditation

 

resolve to evolve: ten-minute meditation

by yoga with adriene

evolution happens in small steps

celebrate every milestone, no matter how minor it may seem

 

next, let's get on our feet and have a dance party to celebrate the birthday last week of an icon

when I think of evolution, i think of who inspired so many generations of artists and women across the world, the one and only

tina turner

tina turner mix

by spotify

next, a toolkit from betterup.com

each phase of life reveals new strengths, talents, and perspectives

your evolution helps you tap into your hidden potential

 

ten ways to become your best self

by elizabeth perry

growth often requires stepping out of your comfort zone

by evolving, you allow yourself to explore new possibilities and experiences

we explore this lesson with an amazing memoir, a story of evolution

afeni shakur, derived from the yoruba term for "lover of people", one of the most visible figures in both the hip-hop and civil rights movements, reveals her moral and spiritual development in an innovative memoir spanning four decades

afeni shakur: evolution of a revolutionary

by jasmine guy

sharing your story helps you process your experiences and make room for growth

by speaking your truth, you may inspire others to start their own journey of evolution

you can redefine yourself at any stage in life

i always suggest to read autobiographies to find out the truth from the person who lived it's perspective and you should read (i, tina: my life story), as i did as a teen, but this is interpretation of her life's story is still moving and must be seen

 

what's love got to do with it

starring angela bassett, laurence fishburne, raéven kelly

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your ritual this week

a self-love & self-care ritual for your becoming

evolution is a slow, sacred unfurling

it asks for courage, tenderness, and a willingness to meet yourself anew

this ritual is designed to guide you into expansion with intention, softness, and grace

 

journal prompt evolution thrives where reflection lives - write down three ways you’ve grown in the last year, no matter how small; circle one and write how it changed the way you see yourself

 

nourishment practice shift your energy through purposeful nourishment - light your je mérite, i deserve candle or wax melt; brew a warm drink (tea, cacao, coffee, or infused water); move your body for 5 minutes in a way that feels aligned - stretching, dancing, walking, or breathing deeply

 

connection ritual surround yourself with support - growth is sustained by community, even in small ways; send a message to someone who encourages your evolution; or write a letter (even unsent) to the future version of yourself you are growing toward

 

enjoy!

 

celebrate your growth

 

growth is not a linear path, and that’s okay

what matters is your willingness to evolve, to let go of what no longer serves you, and to welcome the person you’re becoming

you deserve to evolve

beautifully, bravely, and authentically

 

you'll be hearing more from me soon

promise

 

tamara charese

as always, affirmations from previous weeks are available here