NORMALIZING SELF-COMPASSION
Empowering Women Over 40 With Boudoir
I’m over it.
I’m over the negative self-talk and the socially rewarded practice of shitting on ourselves. Often, with growing intensity as we age. I’m done with undermining this vessel that has steadfastly carried me through this world. I am into celebrating this monument to courage and resilience I call my body. Furthermore, we want this celebration for everyone.
It’s time we write a new story.
The beautiful truth is we can do that every new day. Anytime we attempt to reroute the patterns in our brain it requires practice, not perfection. The old automatics of the stories we tell ourselves that cease to serve us do not quiet down easily. Yet, every moment we have the opportunity to witness the negative self-talk, say, “No thank you.” and choose differently. We can choose to speak to ourselves like we would our best friend. We can choose to think different thoughts which create new feelings about ourselves – feelings that elevate us, not tear us down. These new patterns we build have the power to encourage us and inspire us so we can do better, feel better, serve better, love better and live better.
Normalize self-compassion.
It’s time we create the life we want by choosing to spend time doing what inspires us and challenges us. We can choose play and fun. After all, we’re the best versions of ourselves when we allow ourselves every goodness.
In honor of this new creed, we’re sending a rallying cry to those of you tired of the self-sabotaging narratives. We’re reaching out to everyone ready to do it differently; for you and everyone you’ve ever loved living in the shadow of their inner critic. You know that change starts with you. The power to love yourself may grant others the confidence to do the same. Join us. Normalize self-love and appreciation.
Our boudoir campaign 40+ & Fierce is all about creating this transformational shift in how we see ourselves and the world around us. Through the boudoir experience, participants discover or reconnect with their true inside/out beauty, and gain confidence in themselves and gratitude for the body that has supported their mind and spirit daily.
Wanting to change the narrative about aging and beauty or simply celebrate your unique you-ness now, on your terms?
Author : Kristen
David , boudoir and empowerment photographer featured in this blog is also co-owner of Lux Summit Studio in North Wales, Pa. In addition to boudoir photograph he specializes in personal branding photography. He and his wife Kristen (the other half of Lux Summit Studio), along with their two rescue dogs Hudson and Nito, call Lansdale home in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Together their full service photography studio serves Bucks County, Chester County, Lehigh County, Philadelphia County as well as the tristate area, including New York, Maryland and Delaware. Destination sessions available upon request. Serving clients far and wide in Boulder, Co, Orlando, FL, Atlanta, Ga, San Diego, CA, Los Angeles, Ca, Charleston, SC, Charlotte, NC, Richmond, Va, Baltimore, MD, Wilmington, DE, New York, Ny, Ithaca, NY, Cape May, NJ, Avalon, NJ, Ocean City, NJ and beyond.
