LINDA O BELLA

The Art of Starting Afresh Is Hard But Beautiful

Starting afresh, in my own words, is the art of hitting that reset button over and over again. Ever heard the phrase, “It’s never too late to start afresh”? That’s what I always reflect back on.

The world as we know it is changing every day. It’s something new constantly, and today I wasn’t in the mood to plaster too many visuals everywhere, as I just wanted to drop a few words for you, my loyal and returning readers.

Those who have actually intentionally gone out of their way to check in on me recently truly left me in awe. I was genuinely surprised, and it touched my soul. I felt seen by a touching message I received from a reader who expressed immense passion for some of my articles, and the little things like these are what push me to strive to be better.
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Self-Love, Boundaries & Trusting Yourself: What I'm Learning in 2026

Hey, dear readers,
It's been a little while since my last post, and if you've been following my blog for a while, you'll know that I occasionally step away from writing. The truth is, I've learned not to force creativity. I write when I feel inspired, when I have something meaningful to share, and when it genuinely feels right.
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Lifestyle: Another Year Older, Another Month Ahead

I realised recently that I haven’t written here in a while. I'll start with wishing you all a happy new month, and I hope this month, or should I say this year, is kind to us all.

I have not really been active via this platform, not because I had nothing to say, but maybe because life has been loud, heavy, and full in ways that don’t always translate easily into words. And maybe because, like many of us, I’ve been learning how to carry the weight of the world while still trying to show up gently for myself.
BIRTHDAY CAKE
(My beautiful Lamberth birthday cake)
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Wednesday Motivation- Stop Apologizing For Your Emotions.

Sometimes it’s hard to admit what you’re feeling. You feel like you shouldn’t be upset when you are, or you get really super excited over the little things in life that make you smile. And no one seems to understand why you feel the way you do, but like I always advise people, do not apologise for feeling the way you do.

Always say what you mean and mean what you say. Express how you feel, and don't ever apologize for being real. I always say in life you will realize that people will love the idea of you but will lack the maturity to handle the reality of you. No matter how hard you try, you can never please everyone.

Follow your heart, make the most of every day, and be proud of who you are. Every day I learn new things in life. I am so grateful to the universe for taking me through different difficult paths in life. I have had to learn the act of "forgiveness" and sending out good vibes and energies. I have learnt to never feel the need to put my emotions aside to please anyone, and even though it does backfire, as you will come across people in this life who never like to hear the truth, still never apologize for your emotions. Remember you are magic; people will hate you, rate you, shake you and break you. But how strong you stand is what makes you.
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