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Self-Love

Self-awareness and healing are lifelong journeys, and few books offer as profound a guide as The Origins of You by Vienna Pharaon. This insightful book delves into how our past shapes our present, offering practical tools for breaking generational cycles and embracing self-love.

One of the most powerful takeaways from The Origins of You is its ability to help readers recognize and accept imperfections—not just within themselves, but within their families and relationships. It provides a framework for understanding wounds, processing emotions, and fostering deeper connections with loved ones.

For parents, this book is especially impactful. It offers valuable perspectives on how our own experiences influence the way we nurture and support our children. By acknowledging and healing from the past, we can show up more fully for them in the present—offering love, understanding, and a space for growth.

Whether you’re on a personal journey of self-discovery or looking to strengthen your relationships, The Origins of You is a must-read. Its wisdom will stay with you long after you turn the final page, equipping you with the tools to heal, grow, and love more deeply.

It will be one of my most recommended books of all time.💪🏾

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The Conversation

Who else but Sinéad Bovell would grace the cover of 3 Magazine to discuss the infinite possibilities of artificial intelligence?

The remarkable thing here isn’t 3 Magazine—though this introduction may warrant me taking a closer look at their work.

What’s truly beautiful is Sinéad’s consistency and commitment to her vision: ensuring that as many diverse voices as possible are part of the conversation.

Now, this may surprise some of you—those who don’t know me well. But for those who do, it won’t come as a shock. As an introverted individual, what excites me most is the conversation. Without it, any encounter might as well be transactional—or better yet, not happen at all. It’s like eating fast food. Nobody wants to eat that. I like to sit down, savor a delicious meal, and take my time. Even when I go to a restaurant, I prefer places with extremely slow service—the kind that gives us enough time to truly talk. Service so slow it’s borderline uncomfortable, where we’re on the verge of leaving. Or, conversely, so slow that it allows us to fully immerse ourselves in the moment, cementing our time together.

Conversation is a beautiful thing, and Sinéad invites us into one. She welcomes us all to explore the infinite possibilities of artificial intelligence—a future where humans will have nothing but time to truly get to know each other, through conversations and more. 🥂

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Cult Naked

Whether we’re getting dressed or undressed, no matter the occasion, clothing plays a huge role in our lives. And Mary Furtas? She’s also a whole vibe.

Cultnaked isn’t just fashion, it’s a movement, a rebellion against disposable clothing and uninspired design. Founded in 2018 by Mary Furtas in Lviv, Ukraine, the brand was born from a deep understanding of style, individuality, and the power of clothing to make a statement. With a decade of experience crafting editorials for Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar, Mary saw the need for partywear that wasn’t just bold but also ethical, comfortable, and built to last.

Cultnaked challenges industry norms, proving that luxury and responsibility can coexist. Every piece is meticulously designed, tested, and handmade by skilled craftswomen, rejecting mass production in favor of a more thoughtful, personal approach to fashion.

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Mixtape

Those who know me know that music is a huge part of my life. There’s nothing I do without a great playlist serving as the soundtrack to the moment. Even my morning routine has a specially curated playlist to keep me mindful and in a place of gratitude as I start each day.

So, it’s only fitting that we kick things off with a sultry mixtape curated by Elin Warn. She’s a vibe—so it’s our vibe until it’s next updated. It’s sultry, it’s soulful, and it’s filled with jams for a perfect WHUTEVER. 🍽️

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Vision Boards:

When I began this journey, personal wealth and lifestyle were not my priorities. I’ve always been a content person with an uncanny ability to create what I consider an opulent lifestyle, regardless of my circumstances. No matter where I’ve found myself—even in the most unlikely situations and places—I’ve effortlessly shaped my environment to reflect a way of life that aligns with my sense of opulence. It’s almost second nature to me. This is where intangible qualities, such as taste, come into play. But I digress.

As my journey progressed, I didn’t just refine my vision—I had to refine how to execute it. The realities of laws, rights, and circumstances required me to structure myself and my endeavors in a way that ensures this vision comes to fruition. Oddly enough, it’s not just the laws and regulations that shape my approach—it’s also the people I encounter. The way they perceive me. The way they perceive life, and business. The way they respond to the vision—it all left me no choice but to adjust my execution accordingly. It’s unfortunate, but also inevitable, because, as I said, my natural inclination is toward the very people and places that others forced me towards—only to find out that now they want to push me away from them.

So it doesn’t bother me, and it certainly costs me nothing to embrace these corners of the world and their inhabitants—because, in many ways, they are my people. Others can hate if they choose, but they should also apply the same standards and rules they want to apply to me to themselves, especially those who preach about “grace” and “judgment-free zones.” Ironically, it is those who don’t even believe in a higher power who have joined the religious and they’re all praying for my downfall. But I have a choice—I can focus on them, or I can focus on myself. And since I have no intention of stopping, and there’s nowhere for me to fall, I am focused. 🆙

With this in mind, I decided to launch Beautiful Things—a blog that serves as a vision board of sorts. I’m not usually one for vision boards; I’ve made them in the past, but I typically rely on my internal vision. I pull from the depths of the vastness within me, visualize it, and then move step by step, patiently watching as it materializes in my reality.

So why this particular vision? Because I am bringing it forth from within, watching it take shape before my eyes. Picture this: convoys of G-Wagons racing to far-off estates, filled with my beautiful friends who can’t wait to unwind from a days work—work that is actively bringing an end to the climate crisis and building a sustainable future for all of us. Because there is only one thing we dream about and we are going to spend our entire day basking in our chosen version of opulence living our dream and eating the very best from all around the world! 🌎 🌍 🌏🗺️ 🏁

P.S. I once met with an attorney to handle some legal matters, and he said to me, “Jameel, there’s nothing wrong with the way you think, but you have to understand how the world thinks.” I will always remember that advice because it has continued to save my life ever since.