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"Money speaks only one language - if you save me today, I'll save you tomorrow." - Unknown author

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Kimoprah

K i m C h i n o n s o O p a r a

📸 by Tochukwu

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Here comes the bride, Los Angeles, CA, c.

1950s. (Photo by Charles Williams

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Cheat codes #1

Remove the idea that your value comes from your looks, your achievements, the clothes you wear, the car you drive, the Van Clef necklace. If you can remove all of those external factors, and look in the mirror and realise that you stripped down to your core is worthy, you without the mask is enough, from this place you will have a confidence that allows you to thrive in this world that leeches on women's insecurities. 

Root yourself in spirituality. Because ultimately life is better with God than without. Knowing there is a love, protection and care that comes from this relationship and acknowledging and strengthening this bond is how you remain grounded in a world that can so easily have you lost in the darkness, when there is so much light waiting for you to feel. God is waiting for you. 

Daily exercise. Your body is your temple, treat it as such. The movement / stretches / cardio and weights in light moderation allow a layer of protection to your health and wellbeing. You feel energised, your energy is moving through your veins. It’s an act of self love and care that doesn’t require a fancy gym membership. Just commitment of 30 mins per day. 

Prioritise your gut health. Your gut is your second brain, it’s communicating with you always. Start listening, start noticing what foods it needs, what foods affect your energy levels, if carbs are making you sleepy, re-assess, if the coffee is giving you the jitters, reassess. Stop ignoring what your gut is telling you, notice your bowel movements. Keep getting the shits? Take fucking note. Read books, get tested, learn about your gut microbiome. Having excellent gut health is how you thrive in this life, unfortunately the western diet creates quite the opposite and so its on you to rise above the status quo.

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Just a quick reminder to honour the season you’re in right now. If you’re in a studying season, nows not the time for partying, if you’re in a stacking cash season, now is not the time for expensive shoes and bags. Don't get lost in the circus, keep focused and remember the season you are in.

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Met Gala 2024 - The Garden of Time

Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion

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I had to share this listing, I mean come on. so cute

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This cutie patootie ⋆˚✿˖°

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Dorothy Dandridge, November 9, 1922 – September 8, 1965.

At the Macambo in Los Angeles in 1951.

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