January 8, 2026 — Day 13 of It’s Another Beautiful Day to Be Gorgeous
Hi everyone. Good morning.
Today, I’m getting ready for work, slipping my shoes on, doing the small rituals that keep me grounded before stepping into the world. And I’ll be honest — today’s entry is a little harder to write.
There is so much happening around us right now. In our country, the United States, and across the world — in places like Venezuela and beyond. There is grief, fear, injustice, and uncertainty. I want to acknowledge that first, because pretending everything is fine doesn’t feel honest.
Lately, I’ve been thinking deeply about the messages I share. I know my platform has always leaned toward positivity, but I’m also learning that positivity doesn’t mean avoidance. It doesn’t mean silence. It doesn’t mean ignoring pain.
Today, It’s Another Beautiful Day to Be Gorgeous means something deeper.
Redefining What “Gorgeous” Means
When I say “gorgeous,” I’m not just talking about the physical. I’m talking about the mental, emotional, and spiritual ways we show up.
Being gorgeous is:
- Accepting who you are
- Being your authentic self
- Sharing your voice, even when it shakes
- Caring deeply about what’s happening around us
There is something profoundly beautiful about people who care.
Being gorgeous also means recognizing injustice, acknowledging fear, and still choosing to stand up — for ourselves and for the communities we serve.
Even when the world feels heavy, there is beauty in the fight.
A Beautiful Day to Be Brave
I know it feels strange to say “beautiful day” when communities are being targeted, minimized, and terrorized. I feel that discomfort too.
But today, a beautiful day doesn’t mean an easy day.
It means:
- Another day to be brave
- Another day to speak up
- Another day to fight for what is right
- Another day to stand in alignment with our values
Beauty exists in courage.
Beauty exists in resistance.
Beauty exists in choosing to care.
On Anxiety, Overthinking, and Trusting the Process
As I head to work, I’m also carrying very human things with me — anxiety, overthinking, and vulnerability.
Yesterday, I had a meeting with our lead physician. I spent so much time worrying, replaying scenarios in my head, convincing myself I wasn’t enough. And yet — the meeting went well. It was positive.
That’s a reminder I keep needing: my mind often creates storms that never arrive.
I’m learning to let go of anxiety — slowly, imperfectly — and to trust myself more.
Relationships, Space, and Growth
Lately, I’ve also been navigating the complexity of love during busy seasons.
My partner is building his career — balancing a startup and a full-time engineering job. I’m proud of him. I admire his drive. And yes, that ambition is attractive.
But it’s also hard.
Time together has been scarce. Stress shows up as irritability. And I find myself needing reassurance while trying not to overthink.
I’ve been here before, and that history sometimes fuels fear. But this story is not the same as the past. I don’t yet know how it will unfold.
So for now, I’m practicing something new:
- Giving space
- Letting go of constant reassurance-seeking
- Trusting the universe
- Allowing things to unfold without forcing a narrative
I’m also reflecting on freedom — on becoming more fully myself, more grounded in who I am regardless of anyone else.
Lunchtime Reflections: Positivity With Purpose
During a brief break today, I found myself questioning something important:
Why share positivity when there is so much suffering?
And the answer came quietly:
Positivity doesn’t erase injustice — it fuels the fight against it.
Another beautiful day to be gorgeous means another day to:
- Live
- Speak up
- Stand up
- Advocate
- Imagine a better world — and work toward it
We can hold grief and hope at the same time.
Ending the Day With Gratitude and Vision
By the end of the day, I felt tired — but grateful. It was busy, full, and meaningful.
I’m also holding excitement for what’s ahead. Next month, we’ll be traveling to the Philippines and Thailand with my mom. Travel has always brought me peace, and I can’t wait to share that with her — the food, the temples, the colors, the rest.
These will be the beginnings of Mother & Daughter Diaries — a glimpse of what’s to come.
Final Reflection
I know these are heavy times.
But today, I choose to believe:
- There is beauty in showing up
- There is gorgeousness in caring
- There is power in using our voice
Let’s keep fighting for justice.
Let’s keep imagining a better world.
Let’s keep showing up — for ourselves and for each other.
It’s another beautiful day to be gorgeous.
Thank you for being here.
With love,
Jasmine
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