I’ve been exploring a lot of new things as of late . Going through drastic change calls you to do so even if you don’t want to! One of them being my skin . Ya I used to be on birth control for a MINUTE and getting off of it has been a rollercoaster. Learning my body and my skin on its own cycle, a frustrating blessing . It’s led me to natural skin care and deepened my calling towards apothecary. Right now we at the beginning of the journey ooo but I know it’s going to be magical it already has been . Shoutout to Mis amigas that have been using my stuff ;) I have normal skin. My skin has been going thru some redness , acne , some texture changes & a lil dullness . So if you need a likkle something for the same thing here is the recipe below Vitamin E oil : Skin repair , texture, and scaring from acne. Feels like a protectant when I put it on:) Jojoba oil: Locking in that moisture so we’re nice and dewy Rosehip oil: Giving love to your skin , literally think of calming properties that will help inflammation and redness . Tea tree oil: Acne fighter ! Rose petals:) 🌹 🌹 for some more love

BORICUAAA COÑOO🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷 The other day someone said, now more than ever is a time to hold onto our identity… we’ll always find a way, nadie se para a mi. Somos la generación del no me dejo. Somos mas y no tenemos miedo .🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁 All photos / art from Pinterest lol …

Some peoples existence is a form of resistance . We live in a time right now that is so taxing on our mind , bodies and spirits!! We need to show up in the world and YELL FIGHT for change but we also need to take the time to check in with ourselves. Take the time to sit with our why. Recharge our spirits so we can come back better . Physical, mental , and spiritual health is a privilege in this world but it’s so essential to living a peaceful life. This world isn’t peaceful so the only peace you have is the one you create . Even if it’s just 5 min of your day to check in .. - how does my body feel today - am I holding tension anywhere ? - did I eat , drink water ?!! I hope that this post reminds you or gives you the space to check in on you🫶🏽🫶🏽

An old message I gave myself while I was stressed af that I needed to hear again. Something so simple but so real. Everyone always talks about not needing to be perfect but we’re always striving to pack our schedules, check the next biggest thing off our to do list, and try to keep up with what the world needs from us AKA trying to be perfect everyday . To me being a human is so complex and comes with so many emotions and questions. Sometimes living in this world feels so wrong and I really think it’s because the expectations are just not fair . So I’m reminding you , you don’t need to be perfect ,you just need to show up 100% everyday 💆🏽‍♀️

In a world of ode I don’t knows … knowing who you are, how you operate , that you can do it, is power in itself. Life is always gonna ROCK YO SHIT OKAY😭😭 but taking the time to be in flow with the seasons the universe brings you. Listening to what it’s trying to guide you toward. Some questions to ask yourself when you feel like you don’t know what is going on lol.. 🫀 What is it I need to learn right now ? 🫀 What are the things around me making me feel ? 🫀 What is my perspective right now ? 🫀 Is there anything I can let go that will bring me more peace ? Art found on Pinterest if you know the artists tag then please !!

The more you listen to your intuition the stronger it gets . Your body remembers what you show it , tell it . So show that shit you know how to love and honor you. Gut feeling is real . Do you remember a time when you didn’t listen to your gut and you were shown why you should have ? I didn’t listen to what my gut was telling me for MONTHS aka too long and ended up in some situations bc of it #theuniversewillforceyou 🤓

You have to be the safe space for yourself , the home you can come to . Surround yourself with those that pour into you the way you would for yourself. Learn from the people who are pouring love into you that you haven’t experienced 🫀 I cherish the people in my life who have shown me love .. It’s a very intimate thing, the learning and unlearning of the self . Recognizing our conditioning , what served us, what SERVES US now. We don’t always know what we need and we figure it out along the way. Because life is ever changing , ever evolving . One thing that increases in my life is the grace I have for myself and honestly that shit is important. In this world that expects you to PRODUCE , SHOW UP, BE PERFECT. Fuck that .. some days I’m in bed, don’t wanna do shit , hair, nails not done , skin breaking out.. Oh to love yourself is an intimate thing.

Graphic I made x book passages that hit x some things to think about x old pic of me happy at the beach 🤸🏽‍♀️ To show up as yourself in a world that tries to make you hate yourself is a powerful thing. Never assume who someone is until you get to know them . We’re all living everyday , trying, learning , relearning !! To feel means you’re alive . What have you been feeling lately ? Lately I’ve been intimately retrieving inward. Feeling very present . And my thanksgiving plate hit shoutout to mi familia😛🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷

Letting go, especially when you care deeply , attach to things deeply can be rough. But understanding when it’s time to pour into something is just as important as understanding when it’s time to say goodbye. Sometimes the things that we want aren’t always what we need. Learning to let go is essential to bringing you closer to your own alignment. Not everything can come with you on the next journey. You got this :) Some practices that may help 🫀 - telling yourself affirmations that you will be okay when said thing is gone - praying on the situation, asking for clarity - removing yourself for a little so you can understand what is affecting you - leaning on your community for support Dms are always open for a convo my loves, LET THAT SHIT GO WITH LOVE OF COURSE BUT BYEEE

Intentional first post but leaving room for the process to unfold 🧚‍♀️ Hola to Itzbellaslibrary, this page is really going to be an embodiment of “let the art heal. “ I used to have a blog and if you were there for that shoutout to youuu🫂🫂 my profile picture was actually the logo for it @skygabriellee my prima Bella made it for me :) and I really do miss my blog & the community WE built. I remember people hmu saying my words are what they needed to hear , they looked forward to my stories , polls , actually sent in their thoughts , were open to insightful convos and I’m bringing that back. These quotes are reasons why I’m bringing it back. Words are power, we all have stories , we hold on to what is said , live by quotes , learn from talking LANGUAGE… the many different forms of language . I want Itzbellaslibrary to be another safe space , a place where you can come & take what you need , leave what you don’t . It’s going to be writing , photos of life, and more . We’ll see what she turns into , like I said leaving room for the process . What’s a saying you live by ? One of mine is : Presence is our greatest tool.