Alice Lee Instagram – Who are you without all the external things that you think define you? Who are you without your job, your home, your status, your material possessions, your achievements, even your friends and family? Who are you when no one is watching? Been exploring these questions a lot lately as I’ve made more and more of an effort to take time for myself regardless of where I am, to pause and reflect. To give myself the space to be still with my thoughts and emotions. To also observe and be aware of them rather than become overcome by them. To let everything pass through rather than hold on tight. I don’t think I ever really knew how to be alone. I always tried to fill the void of loneliness with something or someone. But now I think I’m finally learning to genuinely enjoy my own company. Being alone has become calming, rejuvenating, gratifying. And it allows me to be more present when I am actually with others, to show up more fully and meaningfully. Because we ARE meant to be with one another. To care for one another. But I now honor my need for alone time so I can recharge 😂 Really meeting yourself – the worst parts of you, the best parts (which we actually might reject more) and every part in between – is challenging, but so rewarding. Because only then can you start the journey of becoming the best, most authentic, version of yourself. And isn’t that something to strive for in this lifetime?? Doesn’t that sound fun and exciting and liberating?? I think so 🥹 What kind of person do I wanna be in this world? How do I wanna show up for others? If everything is stripped away from me, would I still love who I am? Can I feel whole? Complete? Can I still be happy? I wanna be able to confidently say yes to all of the above. That’s the shit I’m on. #momentsalone #bereal #bestversionofourselves