On 25 July, I posted the first makeup therapy video on the Roots x Expressions Youtube Channel.
It was definitely something that I didn't know I needed until I sat down and started doing my makeup. I don't know if I'm comfortable sharing exactly what was happening in my life while filming that video. All I'll say is that things weren't the best. I was really trying to push through my problems and use that time to really express and work through what I was feeling and what was running through my mind. I noticed that it took my mind off of what was happening around me and that I actually felt so much better afterwards.
It gave me hope again. It made me view life in a good light again. Despite my circumstances.
I find sometimes, that wearing makeup helps me get out of the slump that I find myself in that morning or that day. It makes me feel as though I have purpose, it makes me feel as though I'm strong enough to take on the day knowing that I took 25 minutes to myself doing something that I love.
I used to feel so bad for doing things for myself as I was hyper-focused on taking care of other people's needs more than mine. But I've realized that that needed to stop. And that if I wanted to keep helping others, that I needed to take care of me FIRST.
I recently watched the movie, "Mom's Night Out", in which one of the characters said something along the lines of , "Like on an airplane, you need to put your oxygen mask on first before you can help others put theirs on".
This made me come to the realization that its okay to be selfish sometimes. In fact, it's necessary.
Everyone has got something that they like to do even when it looks as though everyone's against them. My goal with these videos are to show people that it's okay to express yourself however way you feel. Even if no one else understands. What matters is that you're taking care of yourself FIRST.
Remember, the greatest plants have the deepest roots.
Sending love... 💕
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