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*Diary #12* • After a quieter winter stepping back from social media, I’ve been reflecting on how much life can shift beneath the surface. In this Diary of Becoming entry, I share thoughts on personal growth, identity shifts, and learning to live with both softness and strength.
Life moves in seasons, like a garden—some areas blooming while others rest. Lately I’ve been learning to trust the natural flow of change rather than forcing outcomes. This reflection explores self-trust, spiritual growth, nervous system safety, and finding balance between doing and resting as we evolve into new chapters of life.
📑 Read this entry on Substack: aileenxu.substack.com/p/to-be-soft-and-strong-diary-of-becoming
“Our power is like an indestructible flame, ever resilient.”
*Diary of Becoming* is a series where I share reflections on life, personal growth, and the ongoing journey of becoming your truest self. Series Playlist → youtube.com/playlist?list=PL37ErCJmMWd22aBZw4UH8x9fuHtkVzy8X
Places featured in this video:
- Shanxi Province, China: Taiyuan, Datong, Mount Wutai, Hanging Temple, Pingyao
- Kusatsu, Japan
- Mount Emei, China
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✧ Diary #11: The Inner Shifts That Change Everything | youtu.be/2LLH5WOS6ww?si=5P1Zcwd_1Ht18EzJ
✧ Healing My Father Wound 💔 Visiting China After 6 Years | youtu.be/dDaZ7gacJw4?si=unGLviHiTGH9S3Kb
✧ Suzhou vlog: Solo travel in ancient China & reconnecting with my roots | youtu.be/klR8XBjLgeM?si=TleOXZ7dkwAHmBQe
✧ How to Embrace Failure & Low Seasons 🌙 What I Learned from Slowing Down & Starting Over | youtu.be/qcin6Px6D6o?si=z7G7dx17mONlsdd4
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💫 Try Resonance—my app for daily meditations, affirmations & inner transformation. ✧ Start your free trial → resonance.lavendaire.com
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*Diary #12* • After a quieter winter stepping back from social media, I’ve been reflecting on how much life can shift beneath the surface. In this Diary of Becoming entry, I share thoughts on personal growth, identity shifts, and learning to live with both softness and strength.
Life moves in seasons, like a garden—some areas blooming while others rest. Lately I’ve been learning to trust the natural flow of change rather than forcing outcomes. This reflection explores self-trust, spiritual growth, nervous system safety, and finding balance between doing and resting as we evolve into new chapters of life.
📑 Read this entry on Substack: aileenxu.substack.com/p/to-be-soft-and-strong-diary-of-becoming
“Our power is like an indestructible flame, ever resilient.”
*Diary of Becoming* is a series where I share reflections on life, personal growth, and the ongoing journey of becoming your truest self. Series Playlist → youtube.com/playlist?list=PL37ErCJmMWd22aBZw4UH8x9fuHtkVzy8X
Places featured in this video:
- Shanxi Province, China: Taiyuan, Datong, Mount Wutai, Hanging Temple, Pingyao
- Kusatsu, Japan
- Mount Emei, China
// watch more
✧ Diary #11: The Inner Shifts That Change Everything | youtu.be/2LLH5WOS6ww?si=5P1Zcwd_1Ht18EzJ
✧ Healing My Father Wound 💔 Visiting China After 6 Years | youtu.be/dDaZ7gacJw4?si=unGLviHiTGH9S3Kb
✧ Suzhou vlog: Solo travel in ancient China & reconnecting with my roots | youtu.be/klR8XBjLgeM?si=TleOXZ7dkwAHmBQe
✧ How to Embrace Failure & Low Seasons 🌙 What I Learned from Slowing Down & Starting Over | youtu.be/qcin6Px6D6o?si=z7G7dx17mONlsdd4
📸 Instagram | instagram.com/lavendaire
___________________________
💝 Shop | shop.lavendaire.com
🌻 Website | lavendaire.com
💛 Podcast: The Lavendaire Lifestyle | lavendaire.com/llpodcast
◦ instagram | instagram.com/lavendaire
◦ tiktok | tiktok.com/@lavendaire
◦ twitter | twitter.com/lavendaire
◦ facebook | facebook.com/lavendaire
◦ pinterest | pinterest.com/lavendaire
___________________________
// RESOURCES
💫 Free resources & downloads | lavendaire.com/resources
💌 Join our email list for weekly inspiration | lavendaire.com/mail
🌼 Join our Community on Discord | lavendaire.com/discord
___________________________
Music by Epidemic Sound - bit.ly/2IBCok1 (30 day free trial)
Business inquiries | lavendaire@select.co
___________________________
// ABOUT
I’m Aileen, a lifestyle creator sharing knowledge and inspiration on creating your dream life.
Lavendaire is a resource for personal growth & lifestyle design. Follow along and learn how you can create a beautiful and meaningful life.
Subscribe to Lavendaire to get inspired by new videos weekly! bit.ly/sublavendaire
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Disclaimer: This is NOT a sponsored video. All opinions expressed are wholly my own.










