On the Monday To-Do List: Building a Community of Love

“I have learned how to love myself by how I treat myself, how I talk to myself, and by building a community of love around me. They say self-esteem comes from esteemable acts. You cannot feel your way into a new feeling, but you can act your way into one. ACTION and BEHAVIOR. I have days that I’m at odds with myself, months, sometimes. But I choose to stay with myself no matter what, and to treat myself kindly and lovingly. And if I am falling short, someone close to me is hopefully able to love me when I can’t love myself.”

— Tracee Ellis Ross, #RookieYearbookFour

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Sometimes the Universe (or in this case, the genius that is Tavi Gevinson and sage that is Ms. Ross) brings you exactly what you needed to read/hear. “And if I am falling short, someone close to me is hopefully able to love me when I can’t love myself.“

Here’s to a new month, a new week, and a new start. It’s not just about curating the ultimate #girlsquad; it’s about building a community of love and support that’s there to catch you when you fall.

xx