Trusting My Body: Two Years of Hot Yoga and a Lesson in Surrender
Alaica Kiely Alaica Kiely

Trusting My Body: Two Years of Hot Yoga and a Lesson in Surrender

It hit me like a wave. I almost cried. I realized, in that moment, that I didn’t trust my body. I’d spent so long trying to control it, to force it, that I’d lost the ability to simply let it do its thing. That simple phrase became a turning point, the beginning of a journey of learning to let go, to trust, and to allow my body to guide me.

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The Shy Girl's Guide to (Maybe) Not Being So Shy Anymore
Alaica Kiely Alaica Kiely

The Shy Girl's Guide to (Maybe) Not Being So Shy Anymore

Okay, confession time: I'm shy. Like, really shy. The kind of shy that made any form of public speaking a terrifying ordeal and group activities a source of endless anxiety. In fact, I strategically chose my first job (and all my jobs up to this point) to be remote specifically to avoid, well, people. The irony is not lost on me that I'm now writing a blog, a very public platform for sharing my thoughts and experiences.

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My Corner of the Internet: A Space for Connection and Vulnerability
Alaica Kiely Alaica Kiely

My Corner of the Internet: A Space for Connection and Vulnerability

In an attempt to take my journaling to the next level, I decided to take space here in my corner of the internet. It feels a bit strange, this public display of thoughts and feelings (considering I rarely talked to anyone outside of my own circle), but there's something exciting about it too. Maybe it's the potential for connection, the chance to share my stories and hear others in return.

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