“Let me tell you a story.“ She said it as she slowly sipped her mulled wine. We were out in her cabin. I hiked out to her regularly in the fall, but this time, it felt needed.She was the last piece of a life that was no longer mine. Her […]
Author: kimberlyraej
The Quiet Ways I Show Up for Myself (Even on Hard Days)
Over the years and through my many journeys and lives, I realized one thing: I didn’t like myself. I wasn’t a vibe, and I treated myself as such. I would need substances to deal with myself, and distractions. I surrounded myself with negative people that weren’t good for me. I […]
“I’m Not Nice—I’m Kind”: Reclaiming Softness in a World That Hates It
I’m Not Nice—I’m Kind”: Reclaiming Softness in a World That Hates It “I’m not nice—I’m kind,” he said, smirking over his sushi roll. We were on a date at this little spot I like. I blinked. “Oh? You think being nice is a bad thing?” “Yeah,” he shrugged. “It’s a […]
The Epitome of Loneliness :Why We Stay In Empty Relationships
Every day around 4 o’clock, there’s a couple in my complex who walk their two dogs — a pug and a corgi. They always walk closely, the husband’s arms wrapped tightly around his wife’s waist, his head resting on her shoulder, hers on his. The dogs sniff and wander all […]
Cast It Into The Fire: A Ritual To Release Negative and Lingering Thoughts
No matter how long ago something happened, no matter if the feelings have faded, sometimes there’s still some residual matter that remains. When your mind is quiet, it often drifts to the last big story that shook you—and you can’t help but wonder… why? That’s where I’m at right now. […]
Healing Made Me Rethink Sex — Was I Ever Really Craving It?
When I entered my healing era, I didn’t know what it would consist of or who I would be on the other side. All I knew was that something had to change — I was tired of repeating old habits and patterns that kept me in a loop of self-sabotage. […]
Creating My Bohemian Sanctuary: How I Designed a Cozy, Positive Space That Reflects My Soul
My home is something very precious to me. It’s where I go to relax, be myself, and create. There are so few places in the world where you can truly be yourself, and your home should be one of them. When I found my current place, one of the reasons […]
The Goodbye That Stayed With Me
I talk a lot about leaving—relationships, friendships, whatever kind of ship that no longer serves me. People think it’s always some dramatic, impulsive decision, but that’s rarely true. Even when it looks sudden, there’s usually been a slow build-up: me quietly weighing the pros and cons of having you in […]
Reading All About Love by bell hooks: Am I Too Cynical or Is This Book Not for Me?
Have you ever read a book that made you question if you’re just cynical—or if the writer simply isn’t speaking your language? That’s how I felt reading bell hooks’ All About Love: New Visions. I decided to listen to the audiobook because I love love. I love the idea of […]
More Than a Look: Living the Bohemian Life
You know something that irked me when I started my bohemian journey. Everything was linked to boho. When to me they are not the same although they are similar they are different at their core. Like the difference between perfume and perfume while they might be used interchangeably, they are […]