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Seriously considered photoshopping the wrinkles off my forehead in this photo. But why erase the years of wisdom and clarity I’ve received? The lessons I’ve learned? The truths I’ve uncovered? The time it took for me to discover who I am? I’m proud of my age and what I’ve accomplished here so far. It’s caused some wrinkles, yeah. But, maybe I can start looking at them more like stripes of honor, as opposed to something that ages me and takes away from my beauty. 📸: @bigcameraman • • This is likely going to be my last post for a little while. Been more than I’d like here on social media, and need to focus more on the spiritual work I am doing. If you’re interested in learning more about what is going on energetically right now, and how you, as a light worker, can help, please reach out to me via phone or email. If you don’t have my contact information, you can message me through my website, linked in my bio. Sending light and love and so many hugs and kisses to all of you. Be back soon. https://www.instagram.com/p/CEuW3ZFJIfDjKIniROtNOkx3EDrry5leDLWntM0/?igshid=jqq7yi53bfyz

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What’s something you’re proud that you’ve accomplished this year? • • • • 📸: @bigcameraman https://www.instagram.com/p/CEq4fdeJTko4hQ8FhNc2prVIrUuQhJuCFLBrzM0/?igshid=nu73iqctg3vn

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How many women see photos of themselves and only see their flaws? C’mon, don’t be shy, raise your hand. 🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️ Yep. Always. All ways. Up until now. Every time my mind says, “ew!!!! Look at that...” “fat roll,” “double chin,” “wrinkle,” “flabby arm,” I have to replace the thought with something else like, “what gorgeous...” “flawless skin,” “strong back,” “beautiful line,” “killer legs...” “I have in this photo.” It’s not an easy process, but we can reprogram our brains from this negative self talk! First step is recognizing when you do it. Second step is remembering to find a positive replacement for that thought, and step three is replacing the thought completely. Before you know it, you can be full of confidence for every freckle, curve, line, mark and shape on your body. Stop giving the patriarchy what they want, and own your power!! You are beautiful, strong and so amazing, no matter your shape, size, height, ethnicity, or other. I love you! Let’s do this together!📸: @bigcameraman https://www.instagram.com/p/CEdePLMpz0Wnmg1jyl_vy4Zl6RaMtUw6k9u0BY0/?igshid=nqw1lps9rr9o

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Ok, last one in this series. More sliding down the pole again. Hahahaha. But also, look at how white the bottoms of my feet are! Lolol. Summer was always my favorite, and I always had the tan to prove it. #tbt #fbf https://www.instagram.com/p/CD4Rm1SpY9d0oXU2WiR7JUfQOA2-QYvmUHCSos0/?igshid=1rim32thvwb5i

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A rare moment in my childhood when I wasn’t spinning, climbing something, or upside down. I also have clearly always been a fan of the deep plunge, @faithinamber. Most things never change. #tbt #tinybecca #lilbattoe #lillady #beccabones https://www.instagram.com/p/CD3FBEpJXtrDH1i7z9vhRhp6u0mLPSfXn9Y-TM0/?igshid=21k31oc3uvpj

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#tbt little Becca always finding a way to climb up and slide down poles. https://www.instagram.com/p/CD2fy8vJF-VsBIEgru6aIF2e8CKR_dG-oVZQJ80/?igshid=19k3x9plva1h8

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Thanks again for getting me out there, @michellejeanandrews! What a fun afternoon. 🤗🤗🤗 https://www.instagram.com/p/CDmW4LYpJfZDPZxlqDUZgzcFr6neQcZ-hAaurA0/?igshid=18kqt83a3z0dc

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It was really nice getting out on the trail again after over a year and a half of not training at all! Scroll through for pics of my sets (25ft, 20yds, 25yds), and the beauty @michellejeanandrews owning that bow her very first time on the range! Great job, babe!! https://www.instagram.com/p/CDlJJHXpAdHgO1OUBqGVhR40up_4XaAow1hGss0/?igshid=1p23tv5jyey44

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So much fun shooting arrows today!! Thank you, @michellejeanandrews for getting me on the range today. It’s been waaayyyyyy too long since I’ve trained. First round - At 25’ I have fairly decent accuracy. https://www.instagram.com/p/CDk587xJsfx9RgiF155YURe4gw7cPjsCJBqkJg0/?igshid=19tb82u9txdyc

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[Humanity] has unquestionably one really effective weapon—laughter. Power, money, persuasion, supplication, persecution—these can lift at a colossal humbug—push it a little—weaken it a little, century by century, but only laughter can blow it to rags and atoms at a blast. Against the assault of laughter, nothing can stand. — Mark Twain • • • 👯‍♀️: @evilzitrone 📸: @bigcameraman https://www.instagram.com/p/CDfGP9xpFpVEHvNZknGhZdBBqXNJMUUs_4nG9Y0/?igshid=1pxb9txljegjt

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“To be trusted is a greater compliment than being loved.” George Macdonald • • 👯‍♀️: @evilzitrone 📸: @bigcameraman https://www.instagram.com/p/CDeUI88Jdcbh-li7BV12x2P9ciN4IHXfyMzAc40/?igshid=16537gday96n0

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Always willing to lend a helping hand. • • • 👯‍♀️: @evilzitrone 📸: @bigcameraman (at Bel Air) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDcsR-FJt9yX5yquZHDJK8xahnE8lhkSYFGFR40/?igshid=1ewqya6lpleqe

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Another B&W! 📸: @bigcameraman I chose this as my last post of the day, after reflecting on the day. It’s such a strong photo to me, but much of what could identify me is hidden. Women are always meant to stay quiet, be nice, smile, don’t take up space... and if we don’t, we are hidden, ridiculed, shamed. I was at the beach on Friday and after kindly smiling at a man who said hello to me, his response was, “you know, you really should smile more!” Trust if looks could kill, he’d have spontaneously combusted in that moment. No. I do not have to smile for you. I’m not here to be your ornament nor your doll!! I saw today, so many of my incredible, strong, brave and bold female friends posting proud pictures of themselves in honor of one another and our power. Do you know how a lot of men in my feed reacted? They posted their own B&W pics, started other “challenges,” asking other men to post photos (in b&w) about men they look up to instead. You know what i have to say to you?? Sit👏🏽. Down👏🏽. It’s not your turn. Let us have this. Let us empower ourselves. I know it’s scary for you when a woman steps in to her power, and yeah, maybe you should be scared. But this challenge is👏🏽 not👏🏽 about👏🏽 you👏🏽. Sit the fuck down. Thanks, byeeeeee. https://www.instagram.com/p/CDLHDmAp8PTpOtjDP7culqqa-ldoGvHBole1GU0/?igshid=1rebp0y6vhboh

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Challenge accepted. Posting more than one photo today for this, not only because it pleases the aesthetic of my feed, but also because we are all worth celebrating more than just with one b&w photo of #womenempowerment. Also, because I have so many damn amazing photos in b&w by @danieljsliwa_media that it’d be rude not to post at least one of his. I chose this one to remind us that we all have wings. Believe in your power. Don’t shrink yourself and your magical angelic energy just to make others feel comfortable. Be you. Be big. Be bold. You’re beautiful. #challengeaccepted • • • • 📸: @danieljsliwa_media https://www.instagram.com/p/CDKYYWIpRXl5sGHVFgP-Hh2QWOorqsBEsn3bLE0/?igshid=yx0qtyr48tc

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Challenge accepted • • • (I posted to my story yesterday, but yielded to the pressure & joined the other powerful women in my life by posting to my page today) • 📸: @artographi_photography 💄: @emmmakeup https://www.instagram.com/p/CDKLQGmptc7rp3CWPxI7jyNpOxx5BODTjeSR6Y0/?igshid=wq261u7kn5w3

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A 🐼 hanging from a 🐝, from several angles. . . . . . What an amazing day with my loves!! Gratefully holding up my @groundedinflight on the Birthday eve of @paola.silva.r Happy birthday!!! https://www.instagram.com/p/CDE-ODHpaon0P8v0vShEpN_XpWlw5q8ANmnuQU0/?igshid=7fk5jywerhg5

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Blading with my favorite @evilzitrone from Santa Monica to Marina Del Rey and back!! Almost exactly the same distance as our usual roll!! Slowed only by the massive amount of sand, uneasy terrain, pedestrians, and beautiful view. Lol. Only. (DONT mind my heavy breathing. This was around mile 4. Hahahaha. Old lady) (at Bike Path @ Santa Monica / Venice border) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDEwf4RJcO7rq43BXdtFKSc4I9aa9FTh3SrnrY0/?igshid=1v2i01uhtoxaf