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Covid-19. Has really put things into perspective... One of my last nights out before social distancing took effect. @henri_meijer you're a quality Dutch bff. I'm super blessed to have you in my life ❤. Screens reflect an image, they can't capture what it feels like to be embraced by another human being. A smile is most radiant when it is experienced face to face. Friends are a safe place to just be. They are people who make the time to let you know that you are loved. Family are the people who are there for you no matter what. #perspective #friends #interactions #love

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Tennis taught me so many lessons in life. One of the things it taught me is that every ball that comes to me, I have to make a decision. I have to accept responsibility for the consequences every time I hit a ball . What choices are you making? #healthychoices #life #tennis

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My quiet happy place. I've always loved the water. Nothing compares to the sense of awe and tranquility I get from exploring the deep. And let's be honest who else is thinking they'd be safer under water during these Covid-19 times? 😂 #deep #explorer #safetyfirst #waterbaby

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The good ol' days. It'll be me, a yoga mat, resistance bands and workout vids for the next couple of weeks. Even though public gyms are closed i Los Angeles. I refuse to let Covid-19 shut down my fitness routine. Stay fit. Stay strong. #covid_19 #gymclosuresLA #workoutroutine

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Ladies, we don't always have to portray an image of perfection although the algorithm says that is what is necessary to succeed. The parts of us we keep hidden, our imperfections, vulnerability, hearts, passions, tears, laughter are what make us the most interesting and beautiful. Be you. Shine your light. Share your story. The right people will listen and appreciate you for who you truly are. We have the power to create change. #happyinternationalwomensday❤️

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Looking forward to a day filled with magical surprises... "Toto, we're not in Kansas anymore"🤭. -Judy Garland- Wizard of Oz- #hollywood #gratitude #joy #love #happiness

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Walking down a busy street, I encountered a man. His energy was radiant, but his face was wrinkled and weathered with time. He looked like he had seen so much life. We had a moment of connection staring at eachother. I stopped to talk with him. I'll never forget what he told me a few minutes into our conversation, "The wisest people stay curious. They are eager to listen, slow to speak and are able to admit they truly know nothing". I learned something that day. Sometimes stopping to take a moment to connect with a person can lead to a profound revelation. We all can convince ourselves that we are too busy to do things like call, text, stop moving, talk, read, workout, eat, clean, shower, sleep... The list of "I don't have time for's" is endless, but the truth behind "busy" is that it's an excuse, we make time for the things we want to do. Stop. Take a moment and ask yourself, what am I making time for? #takeamoment #stop #staycurious #connectwithsomeone #shinealightonexcuses #wisdom

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There are so many awesome, beautiful surprises waiting in store for all of us.Trust and have faith that a higher power is there to guide us. We have no idea what will happen next...😂❤❤💞 #trust #faith #surprise #lifeisabeautifuljourney♥ #kayvonesmailiphotography

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Everything in life is a process and we all have to begin somewhere. I set my standard, envision a goal and train like an athlete everyday to achieve it. Takes hard work, discipline and most importantly consistency. Some days I feel like giving up and making excuses, but I keep my eyes on the prize and push myself to #justdoit. I apply this mentality to every area of my life. One day at a time, one rep at a time taking action to achieve your goals will always produce results. You will be faster, better, stronger and last longer for making the time to #justdoit #stayfocused #discipline #fitness #health #liveyourbestlife #achieveyourgoals

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Okay, truth time. I woke this morning feeling anxious. My mind was screaming all kinds of negative thoughts. I could not sleep. For a long time I've been afraid to share myself fully with others. Partially because I was constantly told by people I love that I "talk too much", "write too much", that "nobody cares", and "stop bragging" when I would speak. It always feels like I'm fighting against resistance to express. My mother often has a look of disgust on her face when I speak and will actually tell me to "shut up, i'm not listening to you!" I'm aware that is more of a reflection of her than it is me, but it still really hurts. Words and remarks like this have left me deep down inside feeling like my voice doesn't matter. So I've struggled to share my story, my life, with others. I wake up every morning and have to tell myself that I am beautiful, unique, and that people do care. I have to affirm that none of the crap that other people say about me matters. In fact, i've had to teach myself that the most important voice is the one in my own head. I had a lovely revelation this morning... I don't want to hide or pretend to be something that I am not. I love to share, write and I want to be free to express myself with others. So that is exactly what i'm doing. No filter, just me sharing all the beautiful idiosyncrasies of the life God has blessed me with. Sometimes, I have great moments and other times things really suck. But, that's my life and I'm choosing to share it. Who else is tired of feeling silenced, trapped, or wants to feel free to just be? Is there anyone else out there like me? Let's free ourselves together💞. #shareyourstory #yourvoicedoesmatter #nofilter #itsokaytobeyou #mentalhealthawarenessday

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Still living life with child-like curiousity. Don't let anyone or anything dim your light. The adventure continues... Doesn't matter what age you are. #letyourlightshine #staycurious #2yrsoldme

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We are women.Though we take time to mature, like anything in nature, in full bloom we are marvelous. It's simple, what matters most is our families. I've had the opportunity to watch my niece grow into the beautiful woman she has become. I come from a line of strong, intelligent, independent women. We are queens who have the power to create whatever we want in life, including a great picture. I was playing around with my niece and she was like "Auntie Nika let's do an Oil of Olay advertisment". Do you think we captured it?😂 🤭.