RIVER DEEP

Women who channel strength on the regular brave the currents in Chromat while baring truths along the Delaware River banks

I'm still learning more and more about myself everyday, and I take those lessons with me as I grow older. And with those lessons I grow more confident as a woman in today’s world. I believe a woman's greatest strength is the power to be herself. In the meantime, I try to not procrastinate. I listen to lots of music, and I use that get me going, to get motivated, to change a mood, or maybe sometimes to dwell on one too. The music's for my mind and my soul, and to take care of my physical well-being, I turn to coconut oil, essential oils, lots of water and maybe some whiskey, too.

If I could give a piece of advice to my younger self, it would be to make sure you know what you want and keep your eye on the prize.  When you are somewhere between the age of 10 and 13, if you pay attention, you will start hearing girls answer all kinds of question about what they want with, “I don’t know” or “whatever.” Your wants will change, because you are an evolving being. But at any given moment in life, take the time to figure out what you want from your education, your relationships, your job, your lifestyle, and don’t settle. When you’re not sure about something, ask yourself how you will feel about it when you are dying. Don’t let anyone make you think you have to choose between things.  It may take some creative thinking, and time and work to get there, but you can have it all. Make sure to move your body every day. Nevermind “pretty,” spend your energy loving yourself and cultivating feeling awesome in your body – self-confidence and self love will make you ooze hot and sexy and keep you happy with or without a romantic partner. Set high standards for lovers and toss anything less to the curb.  

"Don’t let anyone make you think you have to choose between things.”

Through these few past years I have learned that I'm strong, and I'm compassionate. To me, the word strength means having the courage rise up after losing almost everything. Not letting that keep you down or defeat you, but getting back up, looking it in the eye. I know if I put my mind to it I can do anything. I feel other people’s emotions as if they were my own. I want to be there for them and to help them. A favorite quote of mine is Segovia Amil’s, "Watch me. I will go to my own Sun. And if I am burned by its fire, I will fly on scorched wings."