Flight SL-101: Welcome to Your Self-Love Journey
By Shuntá Montgomery
Welcome aboard Flight SL-101, where the destination is unapologetic, purposeful self-love. I’m your Captain, and I am so honored to guide you through this transformational journey. Whether you’re here because you’re carrying emotional baggage, stuck in self-doubt, or simply ready to prioritize yourself—you’re in the right seat. You are about to LEVEL UP: Learn to Embrace, Validate, Empower, and Love yourself Unapologetically and Purposefully like never before.
Is This Flight for You?
Let’s be honest—how do you talk to yourself?
Do you call yourself lazy, ugly, unworthy, or not good enough? Are you constantly trying to be perfect? Do you say “yes” to everyone else while secretly screaming “no” on the inside? Are you unsure who you are without your roles—mother, son, friend, leader? Have you convinced yourself that you are too broken to be loved?
If any of this hits home, I want you to know: you’re not alone—and this flight is for you.
The Journey Begins: My Story
Before we take off, let me share how I became the captain of my own self-love journey.
I grew up surrounded by poverty, trauma, and silence. I experienced emotional, mental, and sexual abuse at the hands of people who were supposed to love me. For decades, I kept my pain buried deep, ashamed of the stories I carried. I didn’t know what love really looked like—especially not self-love.
In 2021, I began to heal. I found my voice, shared my story, and started redefining love on my terms. It wasn’t easy. I had to rebuild my self-worth, confidence, and identity piece by piece. I went from believing I was too ugly to wear sunglasses, to standing proudly in my truth. And now, I help others do the same.
Because you deserve to live fully. Not halfway. Not silently. Fully.
Boarding the Flight: Emotional Check-In
As you prepare for takeoff, I invite you to ask yourself:
What emotions are you bringing on this flight?
Where are you—mentally, emotionally, physically?
What negative thoughts have been weighing you down?
Before we can soar, we have to release what no longer serves us. Think of this like TSA: your “carry-on” baggage may include guilt, shame, perfectionism, comparison, or fear of abandonment. Let’s leave those behind.
You are not your past. You are not your pain. And you are not too much or not enough. You are light.
In-Flight Instructions: Loving Yourself Daily
Once we’re in the air, self-care becomes your in-flight routine. That might look like:
Daily affirmations
Boundaries that protect your peace
Time alone to reflect or rest
A nourishing meal or deep breath
Saying “no” without guilt
Secure your emotional seatbelt by checking in with yourself regularly. What are your triggers? What thoughts try to creep back in when you’re doing well? Create a personal “emergency procedure” for hard days—journaling, calling a friend, praying, meditating, or simply pausing.
Takeoff: Releasing Limiting Beliefs
Takeoff is all about rising above the beliefs that kept you grounded.
Let go of “I’m not enough.” Reframe it to “I am more than worthy.”
Let go of “I always mess up.” Reframe it to “I learn and grow every day.”
Trust the process—even when you hit turbulence. You won’t always feel ready, but flight doesn’t require perfection. It requires intention.
The Visualization: You in Flight
Close your eyes and picture this:
You’re floating above fear, above doubt, above comparison. You are calm. You are grounded. You are overflowing with love and joy—and that love touches every person connected to you.
This is what it feels like to fly in your truth.
Landing: Becoming Your Best Self
As we prepare to land, ask yourself:
What adjustments do I need to make to stay aligned with this version of me?
What habits, mindsets, or boundaries will I bring with me?
What does a successful arrival at Self-Love look like?
For me, it looked like choosing myself—on hard days, on good days, in silence, and out loud. For you, it may look different. But one thing is for sure: you’ve arrived at the beginning of something beautiful.
Final Announcement: You Have Arrived
This journey wasn’t just about learning to love yourself. It was about reclaiming your power, your voice, and your peace.
So, welcome to your destination. You are safe. You are enough. You are soaring. And most importantly—you matter.
Enjoy your stay!
