Italians use the term speranza-certezza, offering an expansion to how we might use only the word hope, or perhaps intention or faith. It means to hold hope and certainty at the same time. Think about it… this is a powerful pairing of ideas that transforms a wish into creation.

I learned about this term from a wonderful Italian artist, Barbara Sbrocca, who interviewed me for her love and separations project, Baci Sospesi. She said that I had speranza-certezza when I decided for love in my life.

Barbara uses the interviews to inform her art and to provide input for anyone researching or exploring love in their life, work or creativity. Have fun exploring!

Have you ever hoped to become more fit or to learn a new skill? Maybe you hope to fall in love, as I did for so many years. The difference in speranza-certezza is that the wish moves more and more into possibility and toward reality as you become certain that what you want to create is meant to be a part of your life, and it will be so.

So, what might be the gifts of bringing speranza-certezza into your life?

Optimism

With the speranza-certezza mindset, it is natural to notice signs that what you desire is unfolding. With optimism, it is easy to see opportunity to move toward what you desire. With only wishes and hope, fear and doubt lurk nearby, perhaps highlighting evidence that what you desire may not be possible. Without optimism, we lose the spark of energy to explore possibilities.

When I was creating love in my life, it was my role to challenge those who said that I wouldn’t find the right partner at “my age,” or that the dating process is just too draining. My mindset helped me stay strong and attract others who supported me.

I noticed and focused on situations aligned with my speranza-certezza. I felt curious about my journey ahead and looked for opportunities to progress.

Confidence

There is power when you embrace the woman you are here to be and live the life you are here to live. If you hope for something, that is a clue about what you are being called to be and do. The speranza-certezza mindset helps you develop and sustain the confidence to keep moving toward what you desire.

One woman used speranza-certezza to take the risk of letting go of a relationship that was not the right one for her. Within weeks she found a man who is a great fit and lights her up! She would not have done that without confidence in herself. Also, she was courageous.

Courage

Courage helps us sustain focus on creating what we desire by taking action every day, no matter what our daily ‘reality’ may be. This tenacity and focus are key to creating the life you want to live and to be the woman you are here to be. The source of this courage is speranza-certezza.

Listening to your inner wisdom and following your desires takes courage.

What Is the Focus of Your Speranza-Certezza?

Have you ever felt fully deserving of and prepared to welcome something you desire? Did you ever find yourself preparing for something that has not yet happened, and you know it will? That is speranza-certezza!

When I spent the two years creating love in my life, I had sperarnza-certezza, but did not understand that at the time.

Do you desire to create more or richer love? Physical well-being/health? Perhaps you have an area of creativity that is calling to you; or adding some adventures to your life.

If you are certain you are creating what it is you desire, what would you do today to make it so? Tomorrow?

I’d love to learn what you will create in your life. Now is the time. Speranza-certezza!

Let’s Have a Conversation:

Have you ever felt fully deserving of and prepared to welcome something you desire? Do you desire to create more or richer love? Physical well-being/health? Are you looking to add some adventures to your life?

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Whenever I see Hailey Bieber’s forever dewy complexion, my oily, acne-prone skin quakes with envy. I always wonder how the heck her face manages to look so clean, clear and radiant. But, truth be told, Hailey is just like the rest of us. Her skin gets stressed and irritated from time to time, resulting in blemishes, dry patches and a weakened skin barrier. Luckily, there are products that tackle these exact issues, and the model has let us in on her secret weapon. 

Alongside Tower 28 Beauty’s SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray and two Rhode Skin products, Mrs. Bieber swears by Avène’s Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream. The ultra-rich, nourishing formula shields skin from external aggressors, heals, hydrates and keeps the skin’s natural barrier healthy.

It also happens to have a 25 percent discount, just like everything else on the site during Avène’s friends and family sale. Just be sure to enter promo code FRIENDS25 by October 11 to get this skin-saving cream for $32 instead of $42.

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What i’ve been reaching for this week as my skin has been feeling irritated and inflamed @Tower 28 Beauty @rhode @AveneUSA

♬ Aesthetic – Tollan Kim

In the model’s TikTok, she says her complexion acts up because of stress, travel, lack of sleep, PMS and testing out a new product, which are very common causes of irritated, inflamed skin. Hailey adds that she remedies all of this by applying calming, healing formulas that keep bacteria away. Doesn’t seem like too much to ask for, right?

Avène’s moisturizer fires on all cylinders thanks to its skin-loving ingredients. First off, it contains C+ – Restore, a proprietary postbiotic ingredient that is chock-full of proteins that aid in skin restoration. A copper-zinc sulfate complex maintains a healthy skin environment—which promotes faster recovery—and the brand’s signature thermal spring water soothes skin.

After learning of this stellar trio of ingredients, it makes total sense why Hailey reaches for this cream when her skin is rebelling. Whether you’re in the middle of a stressful work situation, have been on back-to-back flights or can’t seem to get the optimal eight hours of sleep each night, there’s no need to panic when you have Avène’s Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream in your corner.

RELATED: Hailey Bieber Swears This TikTok-Viral Vitamin C Serum ‘Changed’ Her Skin 

Photo: Avène.

The formula is free of fragrance, parabens and alcohol, making it ideal for those with sensitive and stressed-out skin. It’s also non-comedogenic, meaning it won’t clog your pores. Avéne has clearly done the most to make sure your irritated complexion can get back on track as fast as possible.

Hailey isn’t the only person who relies on this moisturizer. The product flaunts an impressive 4.9-star overall rating on Avène’s site.

“My favorite moisturizer ever. I’m not recovering from any procedures, I just love this stuff,” wrote one reviewer. “Combined with the Eau Thermale, it sinks in and doesn’t leave my skin feeling oily. The chronic dry patches and itchiness I used to feel are gone. My skin is clearer than ever before—I’ve never used any moisturizer that does such a great job!”

Another one wrote, “Cicalfate Restorative cream is the best cream I have ever used. I tried so many creams and I can tell everyone this cream heals your skin, calms red skin and is hydrating. I use it every day.”

Get your hands on the Hailey Bieber-approved Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream to leave your dry, irritated skin in the past.

Jen Shah’s Coral Crochet Cutout Dress in Scottsdale

Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Season 3 Episode 2 Fashion

Jen Shah’s coral crochet cutout dress in Scottsdale on last night’s episode of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City was not something I had to look too hard for considering BBH’s Jessica just reported on Tamra Judge wearing the exact same dress. And if you didn’t shop it last week, well then here’s another chance for you to score it for your (master bedroom?) closet.

Fashionably,

Faryn

Click Here to Shop Her PatBo Dress on Sale

Photo #1: @TamraJudge

Originally posted at: Jen Shah’s Coral Crochet Cutout Dress

Kyle Richards’ Black Fringe Gown

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 12 Finale Fashion

We’ve been seeing it since the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 12 trailer dropped, and now Kyle Richards’ black fringe gown on the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 12 finale is here! Well, not here here, unless you have $3850, but on your computer. And though she says in the previews that Lisa Rinna is making her uncomfortable, thankfully the final party is at her home so she can’t leave and cut our visit with this fab finale frock short.

The Realest Housewife,

Big Blonde Hair

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Photos: @KyleRichards18

Originally posted at: Kyle Richards’ Black Fringe Gown