“This Body. This Moment. This Life.”

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the ways we compartmentalize our lives. We tell ourselves things like, “I can’t date right now—I need to focus on my career,” or “I’ll start living fully once I lose weight.” But so often, those statements are just another form of self-protection—an avoidance strategy that keeps us from doing the deeper work of healing, self-love, and balance.

Here’s what I’ve learned:

I spent years waiting for the perfect body to enjoy my life.

I wouldn’t wear shorts. I avoided swimsuits. I skipped out on beach days, pool parties, and spontaneous summer fun—all because I believed my body wasn’t good enough.

And the irony?

I was smaller back then. I looked “better” by most societal standards. But people still told me I wasn’t enough. And I believed them. That belief kept me playing small.

A few years ago, I made a decision: No more.

No more waiting until I was “ready.” No more hiding. No more shaping my life around other people’s judgments.

When I chose to love myself as I was, I lost people. People who couldn’t handle my growth or my boundaries. But I gained something far more valuable: freedom.

And now, after recently losing my job—something that, at first, felt like a blow—I see the same pattern. My boss didn’t handle the situation professionally, and it hurt. But it was also the universe’s way of removing what was no longer aligned with me.

It made me look honestly at my life. I was trying to juggle my creative dreams—my writing, my healing work—while forcing myself to survive in a job that never honored who I am. And while losing that structure was scary, I also feel like I’ve been handed an invitation to finally prioritize the things that make me come alive.

When you realize that time is your most sacred currency, you stop giving it to people or places that don’t nourish your spirit. I’ve stopped waiting to live my life.

I encourage you to do the same. Because this moment, this day—it’s ours. And we should intend to live it fully, unapologetically, and on our own terms.

~xo Heather