From the desk of Marine Sélénée
Sparks of Inspiration
From a very young age, Marine has always had a little notebook by her side, either on her desk, nightstand, or in her bag. That little pinkish notebook with a cute, heart lock has evolved over the years, but her passion for writing and sharing her thoughts with openness and authenticity remains the same.
To Life, To Death, To Our Ancestors
The fear of doing better, the fear of being happier, the fear of having it all—these are fears that can weigh heavily on us. “It’s too good to be true,” we tell ourselves, or we look back at our ancestors' struggles and think, “How can I deserve more when they had so little?”
The First Betrayal: It Starts with Your Parents
The first betrayal in life often begins with our parents. As a newborn, you enter the world with an inherent expectation of unconditional love, care, and a smooth journey ahead. You believe, instinctively, that you will be loved the way you need and want to be loved. But soon, reality sets in, and you start to realize that things aren’t as perfect as you imagined.
The Art of Balancing Masculine and Feminine
For women, embracing their femininity and feeling supported by their man can be a deeply fulfilling experience. When a woman allows herself to open up to her softer, more intuitive side, it’s an opportunity for her to connect with her authentic self. In these moments, being held and supported by her partner provides a safe space where she can truly relax, feel valued, and let go of the burdens she carries.
change
Change is frightening. The unknown is scary. But a life without change & the unknown is not a life. Taking risks, betting again, loving again, making mistakes, starting again, that's the richness of Life. Embrace aliveness. Experience it to the fullest.
Divorce & Separation
My mom used to say all the time, that Love was looking towards the same direction. I love that, and couldn't agree more. You may look towards the same direction for a few weeks, months or years. At some point, that road can split. And if it does, is it a failure? No, it just means that in your relationship, you were allowed to grow. It’s always a risk to take, to grow together or separately, but if you can continue to want the best for that person, you can still love them, just differently. That is honoring your relationships and your growth.
stuck
Sometimes the idea of being stuck [aka not moving on] can paralyze you more than the reality of being stuck.
Being stagnant is only a way of catching up with yourself and realizing something's not working in your life. It forces you to look beyond your bullshit and get back to the simple question, what you are really trying to do?
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