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Self Love Requires Honesty | #SLS

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I've come to realize, the hard way, that I've had and still have a lot of healing to do! Self Love is not an overnight thing *insert Percy Sledge song*. It takes time to reach a comfortable level of contentment with self. It's a journey; one of upward toil but one of positive growth. In our journey of Self Love, it is integral that we seek to know ourselves, accept who we are and live freely in our truth.  In seeking to know and embrace our truest selves, a process of self reflection and introspection helps. The trauma; experiences that we go through have fashioned us into the persons that we are today. Our personalities, our self esteem; the way we interact with others, our imposed standards, our expectations are all influenced by the way we see ourselves; by the way we think and feel about ourselves. It's 'human nature' to first be negative before positive and unappreciative before we see good, so in order to change our thinki...
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2019 #GOALS | Part 1

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I'm currently in the process of making plans for the new year and I was inspired to share my thoughts and to start a conversation on special causes & awareness, resolutions, goal setting, and creating a financial plan. This week is Crohns & Colitis Awareness Week. Spreading Awareness of these Diseases are important to me because a friend of mine who fought Crohns valiantly, died in 2016. Supporting the awareness helps me preserve and honour his memory. Joel Reginald Richard, you will always be an example of true tenacity and what it is to live a purpose-driven life regardless of life's burdens. I'm also inspired by Actor, Tyler James Williams'  (Chris from 'Everybody Hates Chris') story. He's a Crohns Survivor. #ManOfPower Joel Reginald Richard By Curtis H Photography | @heiscurtish Tyler James Williams by Sammy Roenfeldt | @sammyroenfeldt You can visit my Instagram Account @CupcakeDelect and check out my...
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#MCM Feature: Senegalese Twist on Natural Hair!

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CupcakeDelect welcomes every opportunity for the expression of freedom, movement and creativity! In today's post, Kyeal is our muse; our #MCM. He loves his Natural hair and he's always open to trying new products and styles. He wanted to try the twists and was even more interested in the Senegalese twisting technique. He was also intrigued by the fact that the life of the style can be extended by untwisting the twists and wearing a twist out. Check out the Video below for an insider view of our fun time! Feel Free to dance along with Kyea!   Info We Know You'll Find Handy: Products/Items Used All the products are Kyeal's Spray Bottle of Warm Water (For Hydration)  Tea Tree Oil (The brand he used is actually an oil blend that includes Tea Tree Oil as an ingredient). It was used to oil his scalp before styling. Aunt Jackie's Quench! This is a "Moisture Intensive Leave-In Conditioner" African Pride Shea Butter Miracle. This was the...
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