The Simple Things

"Self-care is looked at as this luxurious thing, but when you replace it with soul care, these things become acts that you’re doing for the good of your soul."

“After everything that happened in 2020, globally and personally, I shifted my focus to prioritizing mental wellness.”

Tahereh Mafi on the habits and rituals that help her find calm amidst the chaos.

“When I started pole dancing, it was the first time in my life that I felt like I was living by my values and not by certain goal posts.”

“Rest is important, hydrating is important. Looking good really starts on the inside.”

“Being a gay woman, and being a woman in sports in general, it became very clear to me very early that this [world] wasn't set up for me.”