Category: Spiritual Wellness

Hot Topics and Hot Temps: Let the Girls Breathe ☀️👙

Summer’s creeping up again, and you know what that means—it’s time for the yearly debate on how women should dress. Yep, the heat’s rising, and so is the commentary. Yes, pun fully intended. 🔥 Now, if you’ve read my blogs before, you know I’m big on letting people be who they are—as long as it’s […]

🎭 The Myth of Perfection: When Talent Becomes a Trap 💫

We all know a celebrity known for working super hard 💪🏾. They built a career by learning, growing, and working. Over time, their name became a symbol of excellence. 👏🏾 But somewhere along the way, something changed… 💡 Society didn’t just admire their talent—they elevated them. Slowly, the world stopped seeing the human behind the […]

Why Empowerment Blogs Don’t Have the Same Pull as Tea & Gossip ☕👀

Let’s be real—most people would rather sip tea than gulp down a dose of self-improvement. 🫖😆 Gossip is effortless, drama is entertaining, and watching someone else’s mistakes unfold is way easier than looking in the mirror and facing our own. And empowerment? Well… empowerment means taking responsibility. And let’s be honest—that doesn’t always feel good […]

Murphy’s Law and the Paper Towel Paradox: A Lesson in Playing the Whole Tape

The day before yesterday, I had one of those oh-no moments. 😳 I was in a public restroom, finished handling my business, and only then did I realize—no toilet paper. 🚽🚫 Not a single square. No extra roll in sight. Now, if you’ve ever been in this situation, you know the sinking feeling that follows. […]

🌟 The Beauty of the Unplanned Plan 🌟

You know the saying, “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” 📅 It’s a phrase drilled into us from an early age, urging us to map out our futures, set goals, and stay on course. And then there’s the other one—the one that always makes me chuckle—”When we make plans, God laughs.” 😂 […]

Two Paths, One Destination: Exploring Religion and Spirituality

Religion has long been a guidepost for those seeking structure, community, and moral direction ⛪️📖. For some, faith is an anchor ⚓, offering a sense of belonging and a well-defined path forward. Within the quiet halls of churches, mosques, temples, and synagogues, individuals gather, bound by shared traditions that have stood the test of time […]

The Intersection of God ✨, Therapy 🧠, and AI 🤖: Exploring Wisdom in a Digital Age

In a world filled with challenges, many seek guidance in different ways—some turn to faith 🙏, others to therapy 🛋️, and now, increasingly, people are turning to AI-powered tools like ChatGPT 🤖. While these sources of wisdom may seem distinct, they share a common goal: helping people navigate life’s complexities. But how do they compare? […]

🍁 How to Be Traditional Without Traditions: Practicing Self-Care This Thanksgiving 🦃

Thanksgiving often comes with a set of expectations: big meals 🍽️, elaborate gatherings 🥂, and picture-perfect moments 🎥. But let’s be real—not everyone finds joy in those traditions, and that’s perfectly okay. The key is staying true to yourself—to thy own self be true—and creating a holiday that works for you. 🧡 This blog explores […]

Navigating the Season: Reflections on Responsibility and Self-Care 🎄✨💌

As the holiday season approaches, we often find ourselves reflecting on the past year, our relationships, and our own personal growth. 🎉🤔💞 It’s a time filled with joy and togetherness, but it can also bring about feelings of responsibility, pressure, and the need for self-care. 🎁😌💆🏽‍♀️ In the coming weeks, I’ll be sharing a series […]

When Love Hurts: The Conflict Between Value and Expectation 💔

We’ve often heard the phrase, love hurts. But if love, at its core, is truly about valuing someone, why would it cause pain? 🤔 Shouldn’t love feel like a constant, steady appreciation for who someone is? 🌟 What if the pain of loving someone actually stems not from the act of love itself, but from […]

The Animated Life of Olivia F. Scott: From Corporate Branding to Freedom at the Mat

At Living An Animated Life, our mission goes beyond visual storytelling—it’s about expressing the dynamic ways we, as women, navigate our roles. Whether as wives 👰🏾, daughters 👧🏽, mothers 🤱🏼, or sisters 👭🏿, we all live animated lives, full of challenges, transitions, and triumphs. These stories connect us, and Living An Animated Life is a […]

The Journey of Change: Embracing the Unchanging

In life, we often find ourselves surrounded by situations that are unfair, challenging, or just plain wrong. It’s easy to get caught up in the frustration of wanting things around us to be different. But what if the key to peace isn’t in changing the world but in changing ourselves? 🧘‍♀️ The Unchanging World Imagine […]

🌟Connecting To The Divine Within Me

My life path has taken me in many exciting directions I never imagined or thought of before. 🌍 It all started with an awakening—becoming conscious far beyond the mundane. 🌌 I was raised in a strong, loving Christian family, surrounded by the richness of my heritage and the strength of my ancestors. 🙏🏾👩🏾‍👧🏾‍👦🏾 From a […]

Comparison is Not Compassion: How Well-Meaning Conversations Can Go Awry

Two women sit at an outdoor café, one appearing frustrated while the other is animatedly talking. The frustrated woman has a thought bubble that reads, "Here we go again, she's going to make it about her," representing the theme of comparison vs. compassion. The scene captures the feeling of being overshadowed in a conversation, with elements of self-care, emotional wellness, and the struggle for balance in relationships. The setting reflects modern urban life, with coffee cups on the table and a city skyline in the background, highlighting the importance of boundaries and mutual support in friendships.

Have you ever been in a situation where you’re opening up about something personal, only to have the conversation suddenly shift? 🤔 Perhaps someone jumps in with a story of their own, a similar experience they’ve been through. While they likely mean well, trying to show that they understand what you’re going through, it can […]