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38 Things I’ve Learned: A Birthday Reflection from My Sanctuary
By Ashleigh McCurdy - My 38th birthday recently passed, and instead of celebrating loudly, I chose to celebrate intentionally. This year, I checked into The State Hotel alone. Not because I didn’t have people to celebrate with, or because I was running from anything, but because I wanted space. Space to reflect, listen, and honor the woman I’ve become.
How “A Note to Self” Reminds Us to Keep Loving Ourselves
Throwback Alert. One year ago on Back2Besa, we spotlighted “A Note to Self”—a beautiful short project by Cydney Stephen and TT Frost all about pouring into you. Because sometimes we’re so busy pouring into others, we forget to fill our own cups.
