Shine Bright Gang Magazine - Issue #2

SELF LOVE MAGIC

SHINE BRIGHT LOVE YOURSELF. FEBRUARY

2016

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Sparkle Chief: Jolene Haley Mystical Maven: Tehlor Kinney Find us on Twitter: @ShineBrightGang Questions? Comments?

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Email: shinebrightgang@gmail.com Shine Bright Magazine is published by Jolene Haley. Powered by too much coffee, puppy kisses, and pizza.

Shine Bright Stay golden. Live free. Be wild. Believe in magic.

I’ve always been called “weird.”

"WHATEVER MAKES YOU WEIRD, IS PROBABLY YOUR GREATEST ASSET." - JOSS WHEDON American screenwriter, film and television director and producer, and comic book author.

I’ve been called a lot of names in my lifetime, but weird is my favorite. Because to me, weird is interesting. Wild. Different.

Magnificent. Full of unexplored possibility.

If you’re hiding something about yourself because you’re worried about coming off “weird” or “different”, please stop. Recognize that there are other people out there, who are just like you…Weird.

If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my life, it’s that the sooner you embrace your weird, instead of feeling embarrassed about it, the sooner that your happiness can reach its full potential.

When you embrace your weird, it allows new, interesting ideas to come to fruition that you and maybe the world have never seen.

When you embrace your weird, you embrace yourself. All the good, bad, and the bizarre. And there’s nothing more amazing than that.

Be your weird self. It’s awesome.

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Ways to love yourself I tend to take care of others and neglect myself. I'm not alone in this. One of my resolutions for 2016 is to take the time to care for myself, the way that I care for others. Here are some ideas on how to show yourself a little love: Sit down and have that cup of tea, even if you don't "have time."

Turn on your favorite song and sing at the top of your lungs.

Buy yourself a box of chocolates (and share with no one).

Take a long, hot bubble bath with your favorite chilled beverage.

Sleep in (and don't feel bad about it).

Stay in your pajamas all day, binge­watching your favorite show.

Read or watch something that YOU want to read or watch.

FEBRUARY 2016

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HAPPY V-DAY!

VALENTINE'S DAY FUN! Valentine's Day is about showing the people that you love, your love. You don't have to spend a dime to make the day memoriable. Here are some ideas to make this Valentine's day, the best one yet.

by Jolene Haley

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CUDDLE ALL DAY! Make some popcorn, grab some blankets, build a fort, and cuddle up with the one that you love. After all, there's nothing better than being in their arms. Am I right?

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VOLUNTEER The best kind of gift is given with love and care. Spend your day giving love to others through volunteering somewhere that needs it most, whether it's with animals, kids, or adults. You make a difference.

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CLEAN UP Is there a no-so-fun thing that they have been putting off? Dishes?

Cleaning up a mess? Laundry? Show them you care by helping them with their To-Do list.

STARE AT THE STARS It's a pretty amazing that every night we are treated to our own, private astronomy tour! Grab a blanket, sit outside, and see if you can find any constellations. Then, make up your own and the story behind it!

WRITE IT OUT! There's no better way to tell someone that you can about them, than simply saying it. Write them a poem, a sonnet, or a song. Perform it for them.

GO OUTSIDE The greatest miracle around you is the Earth. The wind, the sky, the sea, and the people and natural creatures who inhabit it. Go exploring. Watch a sunset. Dip your toes into a freezing river. Marvel at the wind in the trees.

You'll be glad you did.

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ADMIRE Admire and revel in your body.

Admire and appreciate your partner's body. You are beautiful and perfect, just as you are. Celebrate that.

LIFE'S LITTLE INSTRUCTION BOOK:

BE BRAVE. EVEN IF YOU'RE NOT, PRETEND TO BE. NO ONE CAN TELL THE DIFFERENCE.

GIRL BOSS BECAUSE WOMEN FUCKING RULE. A GIRL BOSS knows how to inspire others to dream AND work their best.

She never stops learning and teaching others what she knows. A GIRL BOSS carries her head high no matter what and knows who she is.

Above all else, a GIRL BOSS gets shit done.

UNSTOPPABLE The soundtrack for boss babes everywhere.

What Are You So Scared Of by Tonight Alive Run the World (Girls) by Beyonce Moving On by Paramore Roar by Katy Perry Don't Stop Believin' by Journey Do My Thang by Miley Cyrus She's the Boss by Mick Jagger Bad Girls by M.I.A. I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor American Girl by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Body Of My Own by Charli XCX Respect by Aretha Franklin

HAIKU HOROSCOPES Aries: March 21 ­ April 21 Taurus: April 22 ­ May 21 Gemini: ­ May 22 ­ June 22 Cancer: June 22 ­ July 21/22 Leo: July 22 ­ August 22 Virgo: August 23 ­ September 21 Libra: September 21 ­ October 21 Scorpio: October 21 ­ November 22 Sagittarius: November 23 ­ December 22 Capricorn: December 22 ­ January 20 Aquarius: January 20 ­ February 18 Pisces: February 19 ­ April 21

Haiku Horoscopes rely on the principles of predictive astrology to discern major themes for the month ahead. Each sun sign’s themes are simplified into haiku form, providing a guideline or mantra for the month.

Tehlor Kinney is an incubating YA writer, poet, mother, and wife living in the small­town wilds of Oregon. She can be found exclaiming (and/or ranting) on twitter at @tehlorkay.

Her non­horoscope related poetry can be found on her website at www.tehlorkay.com.

February

HOROSCOPES ARIES a sameness beckons details become the canvas truth begins within

GEMINI the spring overflows choose beauty, not tyranny love’s eyes are open

TAURUS boldness overwhelms seek balance when losing ground believe, and become

CANCER the way on obscured a path well­traveled remains small distances, now

LEO revolution tempts fireworks burn bright as beams slowly, mountains move

VIRGO the world’s unfairness the heart’s riot of rightness locked within, but free

February

HOROSCOPES LIBRA a lie’s veil parted inside, a stone heart’s truth strong will lights the dim

SAGITTARIUS the chains are broken truth severs the strongest bonds unbound, arms open

SCORPIO journey through darkness a distorted reflection inside, like­souls fly

CAPRICORN the shallow deepens the familiar surprises speak first, speak wisely

AQUARIUS roads ahead open coldness that, when burned, dispels a hero disguised

PISCES the past comes calling what’s fixed in stone turns, instead a time to declare

SHINE BRIGHT MAGIC

MARCH 2016

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