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Maria Bello Instagram - And that’s a wrap for Jack Sloane @ncis_cbs !!! I’ve learned many things on this journey for the last three and a half years. I learned about commitment and community. I’ve learned that the woman I am enjoys process over product. I’ve never worked with a kinder, more generous group of people. I only had the privilege of standing by Dom’s side during cancer because my producers worked so hard to make sure I was there for every treatment. I made a speech today for our crew. Though in our business, like many, there are quite a few assholes - there is not one on the set of NCIS - in front of or behind the camera. Only a profoundly decent group of people who care more about each other and the world in general than what is in it for them. I understand why this show after 18 years is the most watched in the world - you must all feel our love. Keep watching. I have a feeling there will be many more years to come. Thank you to all of my pals at NCIS and to all of our fans. I am truly grateful.
Maria Bello Instagram - And that’s a wrap for Jack Sloane @ncis_cbs !!! I’ve learned many things on this journey for the last three and a half years. I learned about commitment and community. I’ve learned that the woman I am enjoys process over product. I’ve never worked with a kinder, more generous group of people. I only had the privilege of standing by Dom’s side during cancer because my producers worked so hard to make sure I was there for every treatment. I made a speech today for our crew. Though in our business, like many, there are quite a few assholes - there is not one on the set of NCIS - in front of or behind the camera. Only a profoundly decent group of people who care more about each other and the world in general than what is in it for them. I understand why this show after 18 years is the most watched in the world - you must all feel our love. Keep watching. I have a feeling there will be many more years to come. Thank you to all of my pals at NCIS and to all of our fans. I am truly grateful.
Maria Bello Instagram - And that’s a wrap for Jack Sloane @ncis_cbs !!! I’ve learned many things on this journey for the last three and a half years. I learned about commitment and community. I’ve learned that the woman I am enjoys process over product. I’ve never worked with a kinder, more generous group of people. I only had the privilege of standing by Dom’s side during cancer because my producers worked so hard to make sure I was there for every treatment. I made a speech today for our crew. Though in our business, like many, there are quite a few assholes - there is not one on the set of NCIS - in front of or behind the camera. Only a profoundly decent group of people who care more about each other and the world in general than what is in it for them. I understand why this show after 18 years is the most watched in the world - you must all feel our love. Keep watching. I have a feeling there will be many more years to come. Thank you to all of my pals at NCIS and to all of our fans. I am truly grateful.
Maria Bello Instagram - And that’s a wrap for Jack Sloane @ncis_cbs !!! I’ve learned many things on this journey for the last three and a half years. I learned about commitment and community. I’ve learned that the woman I am enjoys process over product. I’ve never worked with a kinder, more generous group of people. I only had the privilege of standing by Dom’s side during cancer because my producers worked so hard to make sure I was there for every treatment. I made a speech today for our crew. Though in our business, like many, there are quite a few assholes - there is not one on the set of NCIS - in front of or behind the camera. Only a profoundly decent group of people who care more about each other and the world in general than what is in it for them. I understand why this show after 18 years is the most watched in the world - you must all feel our love. Keep watching. I have a feeling there will be many more years to come. Thank you to all of my pals at NCIS and to all of our fans. I am truly grateful.
Maria Bello Instagram - Dear Gibbs - my pal. - Did we or didn’t we? Who will ever know. They will only know that we loved each other dearly and were grateful for our time together with our crew. Love. Jack Sloane.  @ncis_cbs @wilmervalderrama @emilywickersham @therealseanhmurray @dionareasonover @briankdietzen
Maria Bello Instagram - Happy 400th Anniversay @ncis_cbs Proud to have joined in your journey with the best cast and crew. Watch tonight on @cbstv
Maria Bello Instagram - On 9/11 2001, I walked up 7th Avenue from the Village to the Upper West Side in a sea of people covered in gray dust. Some bled, some wept, but silently. Everything was strangely silent save for the wails of sirens and trudging of feet. People who did not know one another helped each other up the avenue. A beautiful man in a pink tutu now covered in gray holding steady the arm of a serious looking business man in broken glasses and a tattered suit. Police officers and Fire Fighters running bravely in the other direction towards the chaos. I was in the city with my then 6 month old baby, his father and my parents. When we saw the second plane hit on the television, my mother rushed to get to the scene. They were asking for any nurses or doctors to come downtown and as my mom was a nurse and I was the only one in the group who knew the neighborhood well we ran to the west side highway. We caught a ride on an ambulance to St Vincent’s Hospital, a few blocks from the bar I worked at a few years before and right near the fire station of my buddies at Engine 24, Ladder 5 who I bartended with. (I love you guys and your beautiful families if you are reading this) I will never forget their sacrifice. My sweet mother waited for two days for a mass of survivors who never came. She will not forget. And I will not forget walking up that avenue, breasts heavy with milk, trying desperately to get back to my boy, terrified another tragedy would happen at any minute. But what I remember most from that day and the weeks that followed was the deep goodness and humanity of people from all over the world. The folks who lined up on the West Side Highway cheering on the emergency workers and handing out fresh baked cookies. The news showing crowds from the UK to the Ukraine mourning with us and rooting for us. Heck, I even loved Mayor Giuliani and Bush for their steady leadership and compassion in those first weeks. We didn’t care for a minute who was a Republican or Democrat or who believed in what god or what law. There was love everywhere in the face of horrible destruction. Let’s not forget THAT. For a tiny moment - Love won in the world. 🙏❤️🙏❤️📸 @gulnara_nyc
Maria Bello Instagram - So I’ve decided to come back to instagram after a two year (meno)PAUSE. I went through the first half of menopause during Covid and tried everything to keep it at bay. I took bio-identical hormones (and still do), dieted harder and faster but still managed to gain 15 pounds, tried Ozempic for a week but gave up after the constant nausea and vomiting, got rid of the waddle on my neck, tried Botox, fillers and lasers, face creams, cellulite machines, face threads, teeth straightening and more. I did copious amounts of therapy, including micro-dosing psilocybin, left Hollywood and all social media and at the end of it all finally moved to Paris. That was October of 2021. I decided then to really delve into the PAUSE in menopause and to immerse myself in the 7 tasks of mid-life that Carl Jung spoke about. Jung said the mid-life point is marked by disillusionment and depression. He said to cross over successfully to the second half of life, one needed to complete these tasks. (More on that later). Now after finally coming out of my cocoon of self reflection, I want to share my journey over the last two years to accept my newly emerging self. I hope these posts will help anyone crossing over to the “second half of life” and inspire them not to avoid menopause but to embrace it. So here we go! #mariasmenopause #menopause #secondhalfoflife #thepause
Maria Bello Instagram - Happy 20th Anniversary #CoyoteUgly. Proud to have been apart of a film that celebrated women’s dreams and friendships. Sending love to the fabulous fierce women I worked with @warren_diane @tyrabanks @bridgetmoynahan @piperperabo #isabellamiko @leannrimes To all our fans - perhaps we will have a surprise for you this month in celebration of our 20th. Stay tuned... Love Lil
Maria Bello Instagram - SONG OF THE SEA BY RAINER MARIE RILKE

“Timeless sea breezes,
sea-wind of the night:
you come for no one;
if someone should wake,
he must be prepared
how to survive you.” We will survive this folks. One day at a time... Sending love. 📸 @dominiquecrenn #whateverloveislove
Maria Bello Instagram - “Loneliness followed me everywhere I walked for many years. She wore red lipstick and swore in groups of people. But when the loneliness got too wide, I would go to nature to fill it.  Nature knows me. She takes me in all the way. I don’t think I’ve ever been taken in all the way before.” - UTB #natureknowsbest #breathe #whateverloveislove #incrennible
Maria Bello Instagram - Yes!!! Congratulations @beef_netflix_official @beherelater @aliwong Steven Yuen and the whole crew  for the golden globe awards! So proud to be apart of this amazing creation.
Maria Bello Instagram - Here’s me watching the speech I always dreamed of. A woman - @kamalaharris accepting the vice presidency. I believe in our democracy. I believe that America has always been great and will always strive to do better. Our children live what we model for them. We as Americans are global citizens.  We adhere to the principles of our constitution. I did not waiver when a president without my moral views won an election. Do me and America the same favor. I will say again - I do not care if you are Democrat or Republican. But respect our democracy. Why is it that every state our current president is fighting against are only states he lost in? We are a noble people. I believe that. We are a kind people. I believe that. Let us accept the will of the people. Stay strong America. Let’s have each other’s backs. No matter who you are, unless you are a complete asshole, let democracy take its course. And thank you @iamdeborahmartin for the most extraordinary cheese plate and company on a life changing evening. 😊 #bidenharris2020 won. So it is. So let’s go with that.
Maria Bello Instagram - Merci @dior and the genius @mariagraziachiuri for having us to your show and letting us play dress up in your glorious clothes. #blessed #grateful @dominiquecrenn Thank You for the lovely photos 📸 @denisguignebourgphotographer @bestimage_agency
Maria Bello Instagram - Merci @dior and the genius @mariagraziachiuri for having us to your show and letting us play dress up in your glorious clothes. #blessed #grateful @dominiquecrenn Thank You for the lovely photos 📸 @denisguignebourgphotographer @bestimage_agency
Maria Bello Instagram - Merci @dior and the genius @mariagraziachiuri for having us to your show and letting us play dress up in your glorious clothes. #blessed #grateful @dominiquecrenn Thank You for the lovely photos 📸 @denisguignebourgphotographer @bestimage_agency
Maria Bello Instagram - Merci @dior and the genius @mariagraziachiuri for having us to your show and letting us play dress up in your glorious clothes. #blessed #grateful @dominiquecrenn Thank You for the lovely photos 📸 @denisguignebourgphotographer @bestimage_agency
Maria Bello Instagram - Merci @dior and the genius @mariagraziachiuri for having us to your show and letting us play dress up in your glorious clothes. #blessed #grateful @dominiquecrenn Thank You for the lovely photos 📸 @denisguignebourgphotographer @bestimage_agency
Maria Bello Instagram - Merci @dior and the genius @mariagraziachiuri for having us to your show and letting us play dress up in your glorious clothes. #blessed #grateful @dominiquecrenn Thank You for the lovely photos 📸 @denisguignebourgphotographer @bestimage_agency
Maria Bello Instagram - Tonight season premiere of @ncis_cbs I love this guy so much! Enjoy.
Maria Bello Instagram - So in my PAUSE I also reevaluated my fashion. My usual uniform of jeans with a white button down or a black turtle neck are getting a little old. I still have a ribbed black turtleneck that I bought 22 years ago. Of course a little hole happens now and again at this point. (@lorytailer Thank you  for always patching it:). So I was inspired by the costume designer of BEEF @hellyhuang (who was also nominated for an Emmy!)when she added color and prints for my character, Jordan.  And I liked it shockingly. I liked it so much that i started to incorporate it into my own wardrobe. I liked how powerful and confident I felt in it. I still wear my uniform most days but in the PAUSE I realized I could embrace the change that comes with age and add another layer that I hadn’t even thought about in the first half of my life. I will never be in a half naked dress as many are wearing on the red carpet these days. They look hot as shit but at my age i don’t want to run around with my panties hanging out! 😂. Play with fashion. It’s fun to stretch in the PAUSE
Maria Bello Instagram - Love wins!
Maria Bello Instagram - Happy Pride! ❤️
Maria Bello Instagram - “What do you love?” My boy. Dom. Whitney Houston. My family. Adventure. Green. Ping pong. Maxi. Design. An old Moroccan robe from the flea market at Santa Monica Airport Flea. Cooking mom’s meatballs. Redwood trees. Toddlers. See-saws. Bracelets @greglauren  Fog. Art and beauty @obsoleteinc Protests. Fashion. Creating together. Books. The smell of roasted chicken. Sunsets. Equality. Being. @sarahfinds mediation this morn asked “what do you love?” My boy... and repeat...
Maria Bello Instagram - Safari as a way of life…. @jibekb @lucygakiichodota @sophiekinyua @dominiquecrenn #kenyatribe @team23rhinocharge ❤️❤️❤️
Maria Bello Instagram - This is my friend. No...not Joe. This is Amy Baker. A star among stars. She died yesterday after a long and hard fought battle  with #breastcancer Amy took me into her closet the first time I met her. Literally, into her closet. We were at a fancy party in Sundance (which happened to be at her home) and we connected over our kids, and loves and life and shoes. She lit me up. Even in a room full of famous folks, Amy stood out with her steadiness, authenticity and pure joy. She was KIND. And made me feel i was ok and the world would be right. In that closet, we sat cross legged as she showed me her shoes. (I was bummed that I was a size nine and she was a ten, as she offered me every pair). She talked about her kids. And i talked about mine. “It’s hard loving so much “, I shared  and she agreed. “And worth it”, she offered. “And what is life but a loving of the truth? So the truth is - just love”. The last time i saw Amy, she was wearing a hilarious and inspiring baseball cap with fake hair on it as her head was completely bald. “We still want to look good, don’t we? “ she asked. And we laughed. I’m working on not forgetting in these challenging times, all of my history and guides who have gone before me. Realizing that some folks who cross our paths create indelible marks on our souls. God Bless all of those who have passed before us who have shown Us the most beautiful US. Merci Amy. ❤️🙏❤️🙏
Maria Bello Instagram - One day to go... and I’ve been inspired by @rebeccasolnit book Hope in the Dark. Maybe you will be too. “Social, cultural or political change does not work in predictable ways or on predictable schedules....We don’t know what is going to happen, or how or when, and that very uncertainty is the space of hope”. Here is to HOPE for the goodness of the American people and for democracy. #letlovewin #vote
Maria Bello Instagram - We got this America. I’m voting for decency. For justice. For truth. For a future for my son where all are free to love who they love and humans are not judged for their religious beliefs, their incomes, the color of their skin or their fashion choices. I’m a dreamer who believes that we will do the right thing. I believe that 99% of us are kind and not complete assholes. Truth will prevail. I don’t like or respect liars. I don’t care if you are a republican or Democrat. Just vote. We got this. We really do. #vote - For the cool cap go to - http://Karanbradyinteriors.com
Maria Bello Instagram - She has a tendency to wander...Taking a break and sending love to all...
 “People who dream when they sleep at night know of a special kind of happiness which the world of the day holds not, a placid ecstasy, and ease of heart, that are like honey on the tongue. They also know that the real glory of dreams lies in their atmosphere of unlimited freedom. It is not the freedom of the dictator, who enforces his own will on the world, but the freedom of the artist, who has no will, who is free of will. The pleasure of the true dreamer does not lie in the substance of the dream, but in this: that there things happen without any interference from his side, and altogether outside his control. Great landscapes create themselves, long splendid views, rich and delicate colours, roads, houses, which he has never seen or heard of... “ - Karen Blixen
Maria Bello Instagram - Yep, this is AGING. The second photo was taken almost 30 years ago and the first one is now-ish. I hated this now-ish photo during my PAUSE and all of the photos of me with crinkled eyes, smoking lines on my lips and droopy lids. 

That’s all I saw—the imperfections.  I would compare photos Iike these—the old me and the new me, and of course it made me feel horrible about the new me. During my PAUSE I had to dig deep to look at my own judgement and ask, “Who taught me to hate aging? And why?”

Every housewife on tv was seemingly getting younger, so why was I looking older and older? 

And then, flaneusing around Paris one day, towards the end of my PAUSE, I came upon a Gertrude Stein exhibit. She wasn’t young or pretty in a conventional sense, yet she carried herself in the second half of life in a powerful way. 

Picasso painted her in this phase and so did Warhol among many because they saw what I saw when I looked at her—POWER. 

I thought about her face with its creases and carves and her smile that read—“I don’t give a damn,” then I looked at my own face in the mirror, I said out loud, “Own it”. Own your history and age and crinkles and power and POSSIBILITY. You’ve earned it. I said this on repeat whenever I wanted to judge my aging. And that helped get me through the PAUSE. Post your 30 years ago and you now. Own it. Tell me what you like about your new self. #midlifemidwife #secondhalfoflife
Maria Bello Instagram - Yep, this is AGING. The second photo was taken almost 30 years ago and the first one is now-ish. I hated this now-ish photo during my PAUSE and all of the photos of me with crinkled eyes, smoking lines on my lips and droopy lids. 

That’s all I saw—the imperfections.  I would compare photos Iike these—the old me and the new me, and of course it made me feel horrible about the new me. During my PAUSE I had to dig deep to look at my own judgement and ask, “Who taught me to hate aging? And why?”

Every housewife on tv was seemingly getting younger, so why was I looking older and older? 

And then, flaneusing around Paris one day, towards the end of my PAUSE, I came upon a Gertrude Stein exhibit. She wasn’t young or pretty in a conventional sense, yet she carried herself in the second half of life in a powerful way. 

Picasso painted her in this phase and so did Warhol among many because they saw what I saw when I looked at her—POWER. 

I thought about her face with its creases and carves and her smile that read—“I don’t give a damn,” then I looked at my own face in the mirror, I said out loud, “Own it”. Own your history and age and crinkles and power and POSSIBILITY. You’ve earned it. I said this on repeat whenever I wanted to judge my aging. And that helped get me through the PAUSE. Post your 30 years ago and you now. Own it. Tell me what you like about your new self. #midlifemidwife #secondhalfoflife
Maria Bello Instagram - So proud of this kid - Not only is he a thoughtful, curious, expansive artist but he’s becoming a hell of a chef too! #nationalsonsday #blessed #whateverloveislove
Maria Bello Instagram - 20 years ago today the beautiful soul from whom I was born held my hand as I birthed the most beautiful baby boy. I thought I could imagine then how he would grow to be brave and kind but these years he has surprised me ever more. There is a light and consciousness that glows in this Human that I think he gets from his Grammie. Passionately compassionate, wildly himself, a curious journeyman, my forever sweet son. I love You the most @jackson_mcd May Life always share with you it’s Grace. ❤️🙏
Maria Bello - 36.9K Likes - And that’s a wrap for Jack Sloane @ncis_cbs !!! I’ve learned many things on this journey for the last three and a half years. I learned about commitment and community. I’ve learned that the woman I am enjoys process over product. I’ve never worked with a kinder, more generous group of people. I only had the privilege of standing by Dom’s side during cancer because my producers worked so hard to make sure I was there for every treatment. I made a speech today for our crew. Though in our business, like many, there are quite a few assholes - there is not one on the set of NCIS - in front of or behind the camera. Only a profoundly decent group of people who care more about each other and the world in general than what is in it for them. I understand why this show after 18 years is the most watched in the world - you must all feel our love. Keep watching. I have a feeling there will be many more years to come. Thank you to all of my pals at NCIS and to all of our fans. I am truly grateful.

36.9K Likes – Maria Bello Instagram

Caption : And that’s a wrap for Jack Sloane @ncis_cbs !!! I’ve learned many things on this journey for the last three and a half years. I learned about commitment and community. I’ve learned that the woman I am enjoys process over product. I’ve never worked with a kinder, more generous group of people. I only had the privilege of standing by Dom’s side during cancer because my producers worked so hard to make sure I was there for every treatment. I made a speech today for our crew. Though in our business, like many, there are quite a few assholes – there is not one on the set of NCIS – in front of or behind the camera. Only a profoundly decent group of people who care more about each other and the world in general than what is in it for them. I understand why this show after 18 years is the most watched in the world – you must all feel our love. Keep watching. I have a feeling there will be many more years to come. Thank you to all of my pals at NCIS and to all of our fans. I am truly grateful.
Likes : 36938
Maria Bello - 36.9K Likes - And that’s a wrap for Jack Sloane @ncis_cbs !!! I’ve learned many things on this journey for the last three and a half years. I learned about commitment and community. I’ve learned that the woman I am enjoys process over product. I’ve never worked with a kinder, more generous group of people. I only had the privilege of standing by Dom’s side during cancer because my producers worked so hard to make sure I was there for every treatment. I made a speech today for our crew. Though in our business, like many, there are quite a few assholes - there is not one on the set of NCIS - in front of or behind the camera. Only a profoundly decent group of people who care more about each other and the world in general than what is in it for them. I understand why this show after 18 years is the most watched in the world - you must all feel our love. Keep watching. I have a feeling there will be many more years to come. Thank you to all of my pals at NCIS and to all of our fans. I am truly grateful.

36.9K Likes – Maria Bello Instagram

Caption : And that’s a wrap for Jack Sloane @ncis_cbs !!! I’ve learned many things on this journey for the last three and a half years. I learned about commitment and community. I’ve learned that the woman I am enjoys process over product. I’ve never worked with a kinder, more generous group of people. I only had the privilege of standing by Dom’s side during cancer because my producers worked so hard to make sure I was there for every treatment. I made a speech today for our crew. Though in our business, like many, there are quite a few assholes – there is not one on the set of NCIS – in front of or behind the camera. Only a profoundly decent group of people who care more about each other and the world in general than what is in it for them. I understand why this show after 18 years is the most watched in the world – you must all feel our love. Keep watching. I have a feeling there will be many more years to come. Thank you to all of my pals at NCIS and to all of our fans. I am truly grateful.
Likes : 36938
Maria Bello - 36.9K Likes - And that’s a wrap for Jack Sloane @ncis_cbs !!! I’ve learned many things on this journey for the last three and a half years. I learned about commitment and community. I’ve learned that the woman I am enjoys process over product. I’ve never worked with a kinder, more generous group of people. I only had the privilege of standing by Dom’s side during cancer because my producers worked so hard to make sure I was there for every treatment. I made a speech today for our crew. Though in our business, like many, there are quite a few assholes - there is not one on the set of NCIS - in front of or behind the camera. Only a profoundly decent group of people who care more about each other and the world in general than what is in it for them. I understand why this show after 18 years is the most watched in the world - you must all feel our love. Keep watching. I have a feeling there will be many more years to come. Thank you to all of my pals at NCIS and to all of our fans. I am truly grateful.

36.9K Likes – Maria Bello Instagram

Caption : And that’s a wrap for Jack Sloane @ncis_cbs !!! I’ve learned many things on this journey for the last three and a half years. I learned about commitment and community. I’ve learned that the woman I am enjoys process over product. I’ve never worked with a kinder, more generous group of people. I only had the privilege of standing by Dom’s side during cancer because my producers worked so hard to make sure I was there for every treatment. I made a speech today for our crew. Though in our business, like many, there are quite a few assholes – there is not one on the set of NCIS – in front of or behind the camera. Only a profoundly decent group of people who care more about each other and the world in general than what is in it for them. I understand why this show after 18 years is the most watched in the world – you must all feel our love. Keep watching. I have a feeling there will be many more years to come. Thank you to all of my pals at NCIS and to all of our fans. I am truly grateful.
Likes : 36938
Maria Bello - 36.9K Likes - And that’s a wrap for Jack Sloane @ncis_cbs !!! I’ve learned many things on this journey for the last three and a half years. I learned about commitment and community. I’ve learned that the woman I am enjoys process over product. I’ve never worked with a kinder, more generous group of people. I only had the privilege of standing by Dom’s side during cancer because my producers worked so hard to make sure I was there for every treatment. I made a speech today for our crew. Though in our business, like many, there are quite a few assholes - there is not one on the set of NCIS - in front of or behind the camera. Only a profoundly decent group of people who care more about each other and the world in general than what is in it for them. I understand why this show after 18 years is the most watched in the world - you must all feel our love. Keep watching. I have a feeling there will be many more years to come. Thank you to all of my pals at NCIS and to all of our fans. I am truly grateful.

36.9K Likes – Maria Bello Instagram

Caption : And that’s a wrap for Jack Sloane @ncis_cbs !!! I’ve learned many things on this journey for the last three and a half years. I learned about commitment and community. I’ve learned that the woman I am enjoys process over product. I’ve never worked with a kinder, more generous group of people. I only had the privilege of standing by Dom’s side during cancer because my producers worked so hard to make sure I was there for every treatment. I made a speech today for our crew. Though in our business, like many, there are quite a few assholes – there is not one on the set of NCIS – in front of or behind the camera. Only a profoundly decent group of people who care more about each other and the world in general than what is in it for them. I understand why this show after 18 years is the most watched in the world – you must all feel our love. Keep watching. I have a feeling there will be many more years to come. Thank you to all of my pals at NCIS and to all of our fans. I am truly grateful.
Likes : 36938
Maria Bello - 22.3K Likes - Dear Gibbs - my pal. - Did we or didn’t we? Who will ever know. They will only know that we loved each other dearly and were grateful for our time together with our crew. Love. Jack Sloane.  @ncis_cbs @wilmervalderrama @emilywickersham @therealseanhmurray @dionareasonover @briankdietzen

22.3K Likes – Maria Bello Instagram

Caption : Dear Gibbs – my pal. – Did we or didn’t we? Who will ever know. They will only know that we loved each other dearly and were grateful for our time together with our crew. Love. Jack Sloane. @ncis_cbs @wilmervalderrama @emilywickersham @therealseanhmurray @dionareasonover @briankdietzen
Likes : 22268
Maria Bello - 18.5K Likes - Happy 400th Anniversay @ncis_cbs Proud to have joined in your journey with the best cast and crew. Watch tonight on @cbstv

18.5K Likes – Maria Bello Instagram

Caption : Happy 400th Anniversay @ncis_cbs Proud to have joined in your journey with the best cast and crew. Watch tonight on @cbstv
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Maria Bello - 17.5K Likes - On 9/11 2001, I walked up 7th Avenue from the Village to the Upper West Side in a sea of people covered in gray dust. Some bled, some wept, but silently. Everything was strangely silent save for the wails of sirens and trudging of feet. People who did not know one another helped each other up the avenue. A beautiful man in a pink tutu now covered in gray holding steady the arm of a serious looking business man in broken glasses and a tattered suit. Police officers and Fire Fighters running bravely in the other direction towards the chaos. I was in the city with my then 6 month old baby, his father and my parents. When we saw the second plane hit on the television, my mother rushed to get to the scene. They were asking for any nurses or doctors to come downtown and as my mom was a nurse and I was the only one in the group who knew the neighborhood well we ran to the west side highway. We caught a ride on an ambulance to St Vincent’s Hospital, a few blocks from the bar I worked at a few years before and right near the fire station of my buddies at Engine 24, Ladder 5 who I bartended with. (I love you guys and your beautiful families if you are reading this) I will never forget their sacrifice. My sweet mother waited for two days for a mass of survivors who never came. She will not forget. And I will not forget walking up that avenue, breasts heavy with milk, trying desperately to get back to my boy, terrified another tragedy would happen at any minute. But what I remember most from that day and the weeks that followed was the deep goodness and humanity of people from all over the world. The folks who lined up on the West Side Highway cheering on the emergency workers and handing out fresh baked cookies. The news showing crowds from the UK to the Ukraine mourning with us and rooting for us. Heck, I even loved Mayor Giuliani and Bush for their steady leadership and compassion in those first weeks. We didn’t care for a minute who was a Republican or Democrat or who believed in what god or what law. There was love everywhere in the face of horrible destruction. Let’s not forget THAT. For a tiny moment - Love won in the world. 🙏❤️🙏❤️📸 @gulnara_nyc

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Caption : On 9/11 2001, I walked up 7th Avenue from the Village to the Upper West Side in a sea of people covered in gray dust. Some bled, some wept, but silently. Everything was strangely silent save for the wails of sirens and trudging of feet. People who did not know one another helped each other up the avenue. A beautiful man in a pink tutu now covered in gray holding steady the arm of a serious looking business man in broken glasses and a tattered suit. Police officers and Fire Fighters running bravely in the other direction towards the chaos. I was in the city with my then 6 month old baby, his father and my parents. When we saw the second plane hit on the television, my mother rushed to get to the scene. They were asking for any nurses or doctors to come downtown and as my mom was a nurse and I was the only one in the group who knew the neighborhood well we ran to the west side highway. We caught a ride on an ambulance to St Vincent’s Hospital, a few blocks from the bar I worked at a few years before and right near the fire station of my buddies at Engine 24, Ladder 5 who I bartended with. (I love you guys and your beautiful families if you are reading this) I will never forget their sacrifice. My sweet mother waited for two days for a mass of survivors who never came. She will not forget. And I will not forget walking up that avenue, breasts heavy with milk, trying desperately to get back to my boy, terrified another tragedy would happen at any minute. But what I remember most from that day and the weeks that followed was the deep goodness and humanity of people from all over the world. The folks who lined up on the West Side Highway cheering on the emergency workers and handing out fresh baked cookies. The news showing crowds from the UK to the Ukraine mourning with us and rooting for us. Heck, I even loved Mayor Giuliani and Bush for their steady leadership and compassion in those first weeks. We didn’t care for a minute who was a Republican or Democrat or who believed in what god or what law. There was love everywhere in the face of horrible destruction. Let’s not forget THAT. For a tiny moment – Love won in the world. 🙏❤️🙏❤️📸 @gulnara_nyc
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Maria Bello - 16.1K Likes - So I’ve decided to come back to instagram after a two year (meno)PAUSE. I went through the first half of menopause during Covid and tried everything to keep it at bay. I took bio-identical hormones (and still do), dieted harder and faster but still managed to gain 15 pounds, tried Ozempic for a week but gave up after the constant nausea and vomiting, got rid of the waddle on my neck, tried Botox, fillers and lasers, face creams, cellulite machines, face threads, teeth straightening and more. I did copious amounts of therapy, including micro-dosing psilocybin, left Hollywood and all social media and at the end of it all finally moved to Paris. That was October of 2021. I decided then to really delve into the PAUSE in menopause and to immerse myself in the 7 tasks of mid-life that Carl Jung spoke about. Jung said the mid-life point is marked by disillusionment and depression. He said to cross over successfully to the second half of life, one needed to complete these tasks. (More on that later). Now after finally coming out of my cocoon of self reflection, I want to share my journey over the last two years to accept my newly emerging self. I hope these posts will help anyone crossing over to the “second half of life” and inspire them not to avoid menopause but to embrace it. So here we go! #mariasmenopause #menopause #secondhalfoflife #thepause

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Caption : So I’ve decided to come back to instagram after a two year (meno)PAUSE. I went through the first half of menopause during Covid and tried everything to keep it at bay. I took bio-identical hormones (and still do), dieted harder and faster but still managed to gain 15 pounds, tried Ozempic for a week but gave up after the constant nausea and vomiting, got rid of the waddle on my neck, tried Botox, fillers and lasers, face creams, cellulite machines, face threads, teeth straightening and more. I did copious amounts of therapy, including micro-dosing psilocybin, left Hollywood and all social media and at the end of it all finally moved to Paris. That was October of 2021. I decided then to really delve into the PAUSE in menopause and to immerse myself in the 7 tasks of mid-life that Carl Jung spoke about. Jung said the mid-life point is marked by disillusionment and depression. He said to cross over successfully to the second half of life, one needed to complete these tasks. (More on that later). Now after finally coming out of my cocoon of self reflection, I want to share my journey over the last two years to accept my newly emerging self. I hope these posts will help anyone crossing over to the “second half of life” and inspire them not to avoid menopause but to embrace it. So here we go! #mariasmenopause #menopause #secondhalfoflife #thepause
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Maria Bello - 15.4K Likes - Happy 20th Anniversary #CoyoteUgly. Proud to have been apart of a film that celebrated women’s dreams and friendships. Sending love to the fabulous fierce women I worked with @warren_diane @tyrabanks @bridgetmoynahan @piperperabo #isabellamiko @leannrimes To all our fans - perhaps we will have a surprise for you this month in celebration of our 20th. Stay tuned... Love Lil

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Caption : Happy 20th Anniversary #CoyoteUgly. Proud to have been apart of a film that celebrated women’s dreams and friendships. Sending love to the fabulous fierce women I worked with @warren_diane @tyrabanks @bridgetmoynahan @piperperabo #isabellamiko @leannrimes To all our fans – perhaps we will have a surprise for you this month in celebration of our 20th. Stay tuned… Love Lil
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Maria Bello - 14.3K Likes - SONG OF THE SEA BY RAINER MARIE RILKE

“Timeless sea breezes,
sea-wind of the night:
you come for no one;
if someone should wake,
he must be prepared
how to survive you.” We will survive this folks. One day at a time... Sending love. 📸 @dominiquecrenn #whateverloveislove

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Caption : SONG OF THE SEA BY RAINER MARIE RILKE “Timeless sea breezes, sea-wind of the night: you come for no one; if someone should wake, he must be prepared how to survive you.” We will survive this folks. One day at a time… Sending love. 📸 @dominiquecrenn #whateverloveislove
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Maria Bello - 13.8K Likes - “Loneliness followed me everywhere I walked for many years. She wore red lipstick and swore in groups of people. But when the loneliness got too wide, I would go to nature to fill it.  Nature knows me. She takes me in all the way. I don’t think I’ve ever been taken in all the way before.” - UTB #natureknowsbest #breathe #whateverloveislove #incrennible

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Caption : “Loneliness followed me everywhere I walked for many years. She wore red lipstick and swore in groups of people. But when the loneliness got too wide, I would go to nature to fill it. Nature knows me. She takes me in all the way. I don’t think I’ve ever been taken in all the way before.” – UTB #natureknowsbest #breathe #whateverloveislove #incrennible
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Maria Bello - 13.4K Likes - Yes!!! Congratulations @beef_netflix_official @beherelater @aliwong Steven Yuen and the whole crew  for the golden globe awards! So proud to be apart of this amazing creation.

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Caption : Yes!!! Congratulations @beef_netflix_official @beherelater @aliwong Steven Yuen and the whole crew for the golden globe awards! So proud to be apart of this amazing creation.
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Maria Bello - 12.5K Likes - Here’s me watching the speech I always dreamed of. A woman - @kamalaharris accepting the vice presidency. I believe in our democracy. I believe that America has always been great and will always strive to do better. Our children live what we model for them. We as Americans are global citizens.  We adhere to the principles of our constitution. I did not waiver when a president without my moral views won an election. Do me and America the same favor. I will say again - I do not care if you are Democrat or Republican. But respect our democracy. Why is it that every state our current president is fighting against are only states he lost in? We are a noble people. I believe that. We are a kind people. I believe that. Let us accept the will of the people. Stay strong America. Let’s have each other’s backs. No matter who you are, unless you are a complete asshole, let democracy take its course. And thank you @iamdeborahmartin for the most extraordinary cheese plate and company on a life changing evening. 😊 #bidenharris2020 won. So it is. So let’s go with that.

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Caption : Here’s me watching the speech I always dreamed of. A woman – @kamalaharris accepting the vice presidency. I believe in our democracy. I believe that America has always been great and will always strive to do better. Our children live what we model for them. We as Americans are global citizens. We adhere to the principles of our constitution. I did not waiver when a president without my moral views won an election. Do me and America the same favor. I will say again – I do not care if you are Democrat or Republican. But respect our democracy. Why is it that every state our current president is fighting against are only states he lost in? We are a noble people. I believe that. We are a kind people. I believe that. Let us accept the will of the people. Stay strong America. Let’s have each other’s backs. No matter who you are, unless you are a complete asshole, let democracy take its course. And thank you @iamdeborahmartin for the most extraordinary cheese plate and company on a life changing evening. 😊 #bidenharris2020 won. So it is. So let’s go with that.
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Maria Bello - 12.5K Likes - Merci @dior and the genius @mariagraziachiuri for having us to your show and letting us play dress up in your glorious clothes. #blessed #grateful @dominiquecrenn Thank You for the lovely photos 📸 @denisguignebourgphotographer @bestimage_agency

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Caption : Merci @dior and the genius @mariagraziachiuri for having us to your show and letting us play dress up in your glorious clothes. #blessed #grateful @dominiquecrenn Thank You for the lovely photos 📸 @denisguignebourgphotographer @bestimage_agency
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Maria Bello - 12.5K Likes - Merci @dior and the genius @mariagraziachiuri for having us to your show and letting us play dress up in your glorious clothes. #blessed #grateful @dominiquecrenn Thank You for the lovely photos 📸 @denisguignebourgphotographer @bestimage_agency

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Caption : Merci @dior and the genius @mariagraziachiuri for having us to your show and letting us play dress up in your glorious clothes. #blessed #grateful @dominiquecrenn Thank You for the lovely photos 📸 @denisguignebourgphotographer @bestimage_agency
Likes : 12527
Maria Bello - 12.5K Likes - Merci @dior and the genius @mariagraziachiuri for having us to your show and letting us play dress up in your glorious clothes. #blessed #grateful @dominiquecrenn Thank You for the lovely photos 📸 @denisguignebourgphotographer @bestimage_agency

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Caption : Merci @dior and the genius @mariagraziachiuri for having us to your show and letting us play dress up in your glorious clothes. #blessed #grateful @dominiquecrenn Thank You for the lovely photos 📸 @denisguignebourgphotographer @bestimage_agency
Likes : 12527
Maria Bello - 12.5K Likes - Merci @dior and the genius @mariagraziachiuri for having us to your show and letting us play dress up in your glorious clothes. #blessed #grateful @dominiquecrenn Thank You for the lovely photos 📸 @denisguignebourgphotographer @bestimage_agency

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Caption : Merci @dior and the genius @mariagraziachiuri for having us to your show and letting us play dress up in your glorious clothes. #blessed #grateful @dominiquecrenn Thank You for the lovely photos 📸 @denisguignebourgphotographer @bestimage_agency
Likes : 12527
Maria Bello - 12.5K Likes - Merci @dior and the genius @mariagraziachiuri for having us to your show and letting us play dress up in your glorious clothes. #blessed #grateful @dominiquecrenn Thank You for the lovely photos 📸 @denisguignebourgphotographer @bestimage_agency

12.5K Likes – Maria Bello Instagram

Caption : Merci @dior and the genius @mariagraziachiuri for having us to your show and letting us play dress up in your glorious clothes. #blessed #grateful @dominiquecrenn Thank You for the lovely photos 📸 @denisguignebourgphotographer @bestimage_agency
Likes : 12527
Maria Bello - 12.5K Likes - Merci @dior and the genius @mariagraziachiuri for having us to your show and letting us play dress up in your glorious clothes. #blessed #grateful @dominiquecrenn Thank You for the lovely photos 📸 @denisguignebourgphotographer @bestimage_agency

12.5K Likes – Maria Bello Instagram

Caption : Merci @dior and the genius @mariagraziachiuri for having us to your show and letting us play dress up in your glorious clothes. #blessed #grateful @dominiquecrenn Thank You for the lovely photos 📸 @denisguignebourgphotographer @bestimage_agency
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Maria Bello - 11.7K Likes - Tonight season premiere of @ncis_cbs I love this guy so much! Enjoy.

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Caption : Tonight season premiere of @ncis_cbs I love this guy so much! Enjoy.
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Maria Bello - 11.5K Likes - So in my PAUSE I also reevaluated my fashion. My usual uniform of jeans with a white button down or a black turtle neck are getting a little old. I still have a ribbed black turtleneck that I bought 22 years ago. Of course a little hole happens now and again at this point. (@lorytailer Thank you  for always patching it:). So I was inspired by the costume designer of BEEF @hellyhuang (who was also nominated for an Emmy!)when she added color and prints for my character, Jordan.  And I liked it shockingly. I liked it so much that i started to incorporate it into my own wardrobe. I liked how powerful and confident I felt in it. I still wear my uniform most days but in the PAUSE I realized I could embrace the change that comes with age and add another layer that I hadn’t even thought about in the first half of my life. I will never be in a half naked dress as many are wearing on the red carpet these days. They look hot as shit but at my age i don’t want to run around with my panties hanging out! 😂. Play with fashion. It’s fun to stretch in the PAUSE

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Caption : So in my PAUSE I also reevaluated my fashion. My usual uniform of jeans with a white button down or a black turtle neck are getting a little old. I still have a ribbed black turtleneck that I bought 22 years ago. Of course a little hole happens now and again at this point. (@lorytailer Thank you for always patching it:). So I was inspired by the costume designer of BEEF @hellyhuang (who was also nominated for an Emmy!)when she added color and prints for my character, Jordan. And I liked it shockingly. I liked it so much that i started to incorporate it into my own wardrobe. I liked how powerful and confident I felt in it. I still wear my uniform most days but in the PAUSE I realized I could embrace the change that comes with age and add another layer that I hadn’t even thought about in the first half of my life. I will never be in a half naked dress as many are wearing on the red carpet these days. They look hot as shit but at my age i don’t want to run around with my panties hanging out! 😂. Play with fashion. It’s fun to stretch in the PAUSE
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Maria Bello - 11.3K Likes - Love wins!

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Caption : Love wins!
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Maria Bello - 11K Likes - Happy Pride! ❤️

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Caption : Happy Pride! ❤️
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Maria Bello - 10.9K Likes - “What do you love?” My boy. Dom. Whitney Houston. My family. Adventure. Green. Ping pong. Maxi. Design. An old Moroccan robe from the flea market at Santa Monica Airport Flea. Cooking mom’s meatballs. Redwood trees. Toddlers. See-saws. Bracelets @greglauren  Fog. Art and beauty @obsoleteinc Protests. Fashion. Creating together. Books. The smell of roasted chicken. Sunsets. Equality. Being. @sarahfinds mediation this morn asked “what do you love?” My boy... and repeat...

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Caption : “What do you love?” My boy. Dom. Whitney Houston. My family. Adventure. Green. Ping pong. Maxi. Design. An old Moroccan robe from the flea market at Santa Monica Airport Flea. Cooking mom’s meatballs. Redwood trees. Toddlers. See-saws. Bracelets @greglauren Fog. Art and beauty @obsoleteinc Protests. Fashion. Creating together. Books. The smell of roasted chicken. Sunsets. Equality. Being. @sarahfinds mediation this morn asked “what do you love?” My boy… and repeat…
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Maria Bello - 10.8K Likes - Safari as a way of life…. @jibekb @lucygakiichodota @sophiekinyua @dominiquecrenn #kenyatribe @team23rhinocharge ❤️❤️❤️

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Caption : Safari as a way of life…. @jibekb @lucygakiichodota @sophiekinyua @dominiquecrenn #kenyatribe @team23rhinocharge ❤️❤️❤️
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Maria Bello - 10.6K Likes - This is my friend. No...not Joe. This is Amy Baker. A star among stars. She died yesterday after a long and hard fought battle  with #breastcancer Amy took me into her closet the first time I met her. Literally, into her closet. We were at a fancy party in Sundance (which happened to be at her home) and we connected over our kids, and loves and life and shoes. She lit me up. Even in a room full of famous folks, Amy stood out with her steadiness, authenticity and pure joy. She was KIND. And made me feel i was ok and the world would be right. In that closet, we sat cross legged as she showed me her shoes. (I was bummed that I was a size nine and she was a ten, as she offered me every pair). She talked about her kids. And i talked about mine. “It’s hard loving so much “, I shared  and she agreed. “And worth it”, she offered. “And what is life but a loving of the truth? So the truth is - just love”. The last time i saw Amy, she was wearing a hilarious and inspiring baseball cap with fake hair on it as her head was completely bald. “We still want to look good, don’t we? “ she asked. And we laughed. I’m working on not forgetting in these challenging times, all of my history and guides who have gone before me. Realizing that some folks who cross our paths create indelible marks on our souls. God Bless all of those who have passed before us who have shown Us the most beautiful US. Merci Amy. ❤️🙏❤️🙏

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Caption : This is my friend. No…not Joe. This is Amy Baker. A star among stars. She died yesterday after a long and hard fought battle with #breastcancer Amy took me into her closet the first time I met her. Literally, into her closet. We were at a fancy party in Sundance (which happened to be at her home) and we connected over our kids, and loves and life and shoes. She lit me up. Even in a room full of famous folks, Amy stood out with her steadiness, authenticity and pure joy. She was KIND. And made me feel i was ok and the world would be right. In that closet, we sat cross legged as she showed me her shoes. (I was bummed that I was a size nine and she was a ten, as she offered me every pair). She talked about her kids. And i talked about mine. “It’s hard loving so much “, I shared and she agreed. “And worth it”, she offered. “And what is life but a loving of the truth? So the truth is – just love”. The last time i saw Amy, she was wearing a hilarious and inspiring baseball cap with fake hair on it as her head was completely bald. “We still want to look good, don’t we? “ she asked. And we laughed. I’m working on not forgetting in these challenging times, all of my history and guides who have gone before me. Realizing that some folks who cross our paths create indelible marks on our souls. God Bless all of those who have passed before us who have shown Us the most beautiful US. Merci Amy. ❤️🙏❤️🙏
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Maria Bello - 10.1K Likes - One day to go... and I’ve been inspired by @rebeccasolnit book Hope in the Dark. Maybe you will be too. “Social, cultural or political change does not work in predictable ways or on predictable schedules....We don’t know what is going to happen, or how or when, and that very uncertainty is the space of hope”. Here is to HOPE for the goodness of the American people and for democracy. #letlovewin #vote

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Caption : One day to go… and I’ve been inspired by @rebeccasolnit book Hope in the Dark. Maybe you will be too. “Social, cultural or political change does not work in predictable ways or on predictable schedules….We don’t know what is going to happen, or how or when, and that very uncertainty is the space of hope”. Here is to HOPE for the goodness of the American people and for democracy. #letlovewin #vote
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Maria Bello - 9.8K Likes - We got this America. I’m voting for decency. For justice. For truth. For a future for my son where all are free to love who they love and humans are not judged for their religious beliefs, their incomes, the color of their skin or their fashion choices. I’m a dreamer who believes that we will do the right thing. I believe that 99% of us are kind and not complete assholes. Truth will prevail. I don’t like or respect liars. I don’t care if you are a republican or Democrat. Just vote. We got this. We really do. #vote - For the cool cap go to - http://Karanbradyinteriors.com

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Caption : We got this America. I’m voting for decency. For justice. For truth. For a future for my son where all are free to love who they love and humans are not judged for their religious beliefs, their incomes, the color of their skin or their fashion choices. I’m a dreamer who believes that we will do the right thing. I believe that 99% of us are kind and not complete assholes. Truth will prevail. I don’t like or respect liars. I don’t care if you are a republican or Democrat. Just vote. We got this. We really do. #vote – For the cool cap go to – http://Karanbradyinteriors.com
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Maria Bello - 9.8K Likes - She has a tendency to wander...Taking a break and sending love to all...
 “People who dream when they sleep at night know of a special kind of happiness which the world of the day holds not, a placid ecstasy, and ease of heart, that are like honey on the tongue. They also know that the real glory of dreams lies in their atmosphere of unlimited freedom. It is not the freedom of the dictator, who enforces his own will on the world, but the freedom of the artist, who has no will, who is free of will. The pleasure of the true dreamer does not lie in the substance of the dream, but in this: that there things happen without any interference from his side, and altogether outside his control. Great landscapes create themselves, long splendid views, rich and delicate colours, roads, houses, which he has never seen or heard of... “ - Karen Blixen

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Caption : She has a tendency to wander…Taking a break and sending love to all… “People who dream when they sleep at night know of a special kind of happiness which the world of the day holds not, a placid ecstasy, and ease of heart, that are like honey on the tongue. They also know that the real glory of dreams lies in their atmosphere of unlimited freedom. It is not the freedom of the dictator, who enforces his own will on the world, but the freedom of the artist, who has no will, who is free of will. The pleasure of the true dreamer does not lie in the substance of the dream, but in this: that there things happen without any interference from his side, and altogether outside his control. Great landscapes create themselves, long splendid views, rich and delicate colours, roads, houses, which he has never seen or heard of… “ – Karen Blixen
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Maria Bello - 9.6K Likes - Yep, this is AGING. The second photo was taken almost 30 years ago and the first one is now-ish. I hated this now-ish photo during my PAUSE and all of the photos of me with crinkled eyes, smoking lines on my lips and droopy lids. 

That’s all I saw—the imperfections.  I would compare photos Iike these—the old me and the new me, and of course it made me feel horrible about the new me. During my PAUSE I had to dig deep to look at my own judgement and ask, “Who taught me to hate aging? And why?”

Every housewife on tv was seemingly getting younger, so why was I looking older and older? 

And then, flaneusing around Paris one day, towards the end of my PAUSE, I came upon a Gertrude Stein exhibit. She wasn’t young or pretty in a conventional sense, yet she carried herself in the second half of life in a powerful way. 

Picasso painted her in this phase and so did Warhol among many because they saw what I saw when I looked at her—POWER. 

I thought about her face with its creases and carves and her smile that read—“I don’t give a damn,” then I looked at my own face in the mirror, I said out loud, “Own it”. Own your history and age and crinkles and power and POSSIBILITY. You’ve earned it. I said this on repeat whenever I wanted to judge my aging. And that helped get me through the PAUSE. Post your 30 years ago and you now. Own it. Tell me what you like about your new self. #midlifemidwife #secondhalfoflife

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Caption : Yep, this is AGING. The second photo was taken almost 30 years ago and the first one is now-ish. I hated this now-ish photo during my PAUSE and all of the photos of me with crinkled eyes, smoking lines on my lips and droopy lids. That’s all I saw—the imperfections. I would compare photos Iike these—the old me and the new me, and of course it made me feel horrible about the new me. During my PAUSE I had to dig deep to look at my own judgement and ask, “Who taught me to hate aging? And why?” Every housewife on tv was seemingly getting younger, so why was I looking older and older? And then, flaneusing around Paris one day, towards the end of my PAUSE, I came upon a Gertrude Stein exhibit. She wasn’t young or pretty in a conventional sense, yet she carried herself in the second half of life in a powerful way. Picasso painted her in this phase and so did Warhol among many because they saw what I saw when I looked at her—POWER. I thought about her face with its creases and carves and her smile that read—“I don’t give a damn,” then I looked at my own face in the mirror, I said out loud, “Own it”. Own your history and age and crinkles and power and POSSIBILITY. You’ve earned it. I said this on repeat whenever I wanted to judge my aging. And that helped get me through the PAUSE. Post your 30 years ago and you now. Own it. Tell me what you like about your new self. #midlifemidwife #secondhalfoflife
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Maria Bello - 9.6K Likes - Yep, this is AGING. The second photo was taken almost 30 years ago and the first one is now-ish. I hated this now-ish photo during my PAUSE and all of the photos of me with crinkled eyes, smoking lines on my lips and droopy lids. 

That’s all I saw—the imperfections.  I would compare photos Iike these—the old me and the new me, and of course it made me feel horrible about the new me. During my PAUSE I had to dig deep to look at my own judgement and ask, “Who taught me to hate aging? And why?”

Every housewife on tv was seemingly getting younger, so why was I looking older and older? 

And then, flaneusing around Paris one day, towards the end of my PAUSE, I came upon a Gertrude Stein exhibit. She wasn’t young or pretty in a conventional sense, yet she carried herself in the second half of life in a powerful way. 

Picasso painted her in this phase and so did Warhol among many because they saw what I saw when I looked at her—POWER. 

I thought about her face with its creases and carves and her smile that read—“I don’t give a damn,” then I looked at my own face in the mirror, I said out loud, “Own it”. Own your history and age and crinkles and power and POSSIBILITY. You’ve earned it. I said this on repeat whenever I wanted to judge my aging. And that helped get me through the PAUSE. Post your 30 years ago and you now. Own it. Tell me what you like about your new self. #midlifemidwife #secondhalfoflife

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Caption : Yep, this is AGING. The second photo was taken almost 30 years ago and the first one is now-ish. I hated this now-ish photo during my PAUSE and all of the photos of me with crinkled eyes, smoking lines on my lips and droopy lids. That’s all I saw—the imperfections. I would compare photos Iike these—the old me and the new me, and of course it made me feel horrible about the new me. During my PAUSE I had to dig deep to look at my own judgement and ask, “Who taught me to hate aging? And why?” Every housewife on tv was seemingly getting younger, so why was I looking older and older? And then, flaneusing around Paris one day, towards the end of my PAUSE, I came upon a Gertrude Stein exhibit. She wasn’t young or pretty in a conventional sense, yet she carried herself in the second half of life in a powerful way. Picasso painted her in this phase and so did Warhol among many because they saw what I saw when I looked at her—POWER. I thought about her face with its creases and carves and her smile that read—“I don’t give a damn,” then I looked at my own face in the mirror, I said out loud, “Own it”. Own your history and age and crinkles and power and POSSIBILITY. You’ve earned it. I said this on repeat whenever I wanted to judge my aging. And that helped get me through the PAUSE. Post your 30 years ago and you now. Own it. Tell me what you like about your new self. #midlifemidwife #secondhalfoflife
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Maria Bello - 9.5K Likes - So proud of this kid - Not only is he a thoughtful, curious, expansive artist but he’s becoming a hell of a chef too! #nationalsonsday #blessed #whateverloveislove

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Caption : So proud of this kid – Not only is he a thoughtful, curious, expansive artist but he’s becoming a hell of a chef too! #nationalsonsday #blessed #whateverloveislove
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Maria Bello - 9.4K Likes - 20 years ago today the beautiful soul from whom I was born held my hand as I birthed the most beautiful baby boy. I thought I could imagine then how he would grow to be brave and kind but these years he has surprised me ever more. There is a light and consciousness that glows in this Human that I think he gets from his Grammie. Passionately compassionate, wildly himself, a curious journeyman, my forever sweet son. I love You the most @jackson_mcd May Life always share with you it’s Grace. ❤️🙏

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Caption : 20 years ago today the beautiful soul from whom I was born held my hand as I birthed the most beautiful baby boy. I thought I could imagine then how he would grow to be brave and kind but these years he has surprised me ever more. There is a light and consciousness that glows in this Human that I think he gets from his Grammie. Passionately compassionate, wildly himself, a curious journeyman, my forever sweet son. I love You the most @jackson_mcd May Life always share with you it’s Grace. ❤️🙏
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