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encountered this absolutely magnificent juniper tree in the Oregon Badlands Wilderness and I’m convinced an incredibly powerful spirit resides within it

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“It’s not a weakness to take care of yourself. Asking for and taking what you need to function should never be considered a weakness.”

— Alisha Rai, The Right Swipe, 2019

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“Always in her mind there had been the belief that somewhere on earth there was a better way to live, and that she would find it.”

— Lily King, Euphoria, 2014

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“When you take risks you learn that there will be times when you succeed and there will be times when you fail, and both are equally important.”

— Ellen DeGeneres, Seriously… I’m Kidding, 2011

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“Never to go on trips with anyone you do not love.”

— Ernest Hemingway, A Moveable Feast, published in 1964

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Love this!

“No person, no matter how important society deems their relationship to you, has the right to denounce you for who you are.”

— Tyler Oakley, Binge, 2015

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Thinking outside the box is a magical experience. It can transform a situation entirely, and open up new doors to places you never knew existed. Do you have a situation in your life where you might give this magical practice a go? I want to hear about it! How can you transform your perspective today?

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“I guess you could call it a ‘failure,’ but I prefer the term ‘learning experience.’”

— Andy Weir, The Martian, 2012

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What's your most magical reading spot?

I'm going with a combo of B and C - I'd love a cabin in the mountains! 💜

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https://youtu.be/ysa5OBhXz-Q

The trophic cascade is an amazing phenomenon.

Have you heard of it? It occurs when the reintroduction of an animal, often a predator, drastically affects an entire ecosystem. You can watch the attached video to learn how this occurred at Yellowstone National Park. The single act of reintroducing a predator into the park had a drastic effect on the landscape and the animals that lived there.

It's simply incredible.

But you know what else is incredible?

Each and every one of us can create trophic cascades in our lives - and the lives of others around us - when we are in line with our life purpose. Allow me to quote from this week's Hip Hippie Life e-newsletter:

"When you live for yourself, you create trophic cascades.

Like the wolves, you have a specific purpose. You fit into the Universal design. Living that purpose gives the world infinite variety. It promotes innovation and imagination. It keeps things moving, and the dreams you create contribute to others in ways you never thought possible.

It’s truly remarkable."

Do you feel you are living your purpose? Are you aware of the ripple effect you create in the world? Or do you struggle in this area - living your life for others, conforming to others' expectations? What can you do today to start living the life you were meant to live? What amazing effect do you imagine it will have on the world around you? Let me know in the comments - I'd love to hear your thoughts!

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Hip Hippie Life is going Live tomorrow @ 4:30 pm [EST]! Listen in as we expand on the story and purpose of our new eBook and how it can give you the tools necessary to practice the art of authentic beauty!

Cant catch the live? Watch the replay—we will pin it to our main page! 💜

Join us at

https://www.facebook.com/hiphippielife/

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Did you know that reading fiction brings your inner magic to life?

It does, my friend.

That's why you have full permission to slip into your room, sink into your bed, and read that book that gives you the feels. It's kind of invaluable that you do because the world comes alive when you stroke your imagination.

Fiction helps you get that sh*t done!

It gives you a feeling of purpose and drive. Pushes you to learn and expand, to be empathetic and compassionate, not just towards others, but towards yourself.

It is a vehicle for wonder and purity and truth.

So, read a book.

Embrace your ability to become a magician, a wizard, a witch, an enchantress...

Grab hold of the energy inside the words - the same energy that exists in YOU - and tap the endless possibilities. #readingismagic

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Enjoy some of the very best grammar puns to make you cackle like a witch and then groan and cover your face in shame.

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So true. We cannot have light without darkness or darkness without light. We must embrace the whole package 💜

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Yes! Exactly! Love this so much. Life - and each and every one of us - is a mixture of "good" and "bad." We must embrace the whole package - and align with others who embrace us fully. That's what authenticity is all about! 💜

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Skärhamn - Sweden (by Stefan Klaas)

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So cute and so smart!