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Sometimes, its not the people but the other things that bring you comfort

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It's my 12 year anniversary on Tumblr 🥳

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HIDING IN MY ROOM.

When I hide myself away from the world,

I go inside my room,

I'm like a frightened little bird,

Hiding from the moon.

I'm afraid of what's going on outside,

And I don't want to be involved,

So inside my room I try to hide,

And pray my worries will dissolve.

Inside my room I'm all alone,

And I'm safe inside these walls,

A sanctuary of wood and stone,

Where no one ever calls.

Inside my room, it is so quiet,

And I feel complete and whole,

In thoughts I drift into the night,

And I listen to my soul.

But I know I must come out some day,

And live among living,

I can't keep myself all locked away,

I can't take without some giving.

But into my room I will return,

And again I will be free,

It's guiding light will forever burn,

Just calling out to me.

@Ambrose Harte

@Scattered Thoughts

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As you begin to change for the good, people will fall off. You will not feel the need to fit in. You will look at things differently. Your mind will change. You will start to see what is really for you, and what is not. This is not called switching up; it is called growth.

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“We cannot simply sit and stare at our wounds forever. We must stand up and move on to the next action.”

— Haruki Murakami, 1Q84

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“When someone is crying, of course, the noble thing to do is to comfort them. But if someone is trying to hide their tears, it may also be noble to pretend you do not notice them.”

— Lemony Snicket

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A glimpse of moon to light the dark night..🌙🌙🌙

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“Passion is a feeling that tells you: this is the right thing to do. Nothing can stand in my way. It doesn’t matter what anyone else says. This feeling is so good that it cannot be ignored. I’m going to follow my bliss and act upon this glorious sensation of joy.”

— Wayne Dyer

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“You always have the choice to be happy. Learn to understand the purpose of bumps in the road, grow from them and stay positive.”

— Unknown

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“Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day. You shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be encumbered with your old nonsense.”

— Ralph Waldo Emerson

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How to Maintain your Motivation

1. Set realistic and achievable goals. These should be something that appeal to you as it’s hard to go after another person’s goals.

2. Think of meaningful ways to reward your progress.

3. Expect to have set-backs and to encounter obstacles. When that happens, focus your mind and renew your determination. Refuse to give up.

4. Decide to be a positive thinker. Refuse to stop believing in yourself. When you feel discouraged, decide that you’ll fight on.

5. Share your goals with others, and seek encouragement when you’re finding it hard to keep going on your own.

6. Practice saying no to other options and distractions that may seem appealing – but distract you from achieving your goal.

7. Post inspirational quotes in places you can see to encourage you to work to achieve your goal.

8. Practice self care so you don’t burn out. You need to pace yourself if you are going to reach your goal.

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Tips for Getting More out of Life

1. Stop resisting change and see it as a constant in life.

2. Learn to enjoy, and value, solitude.

3. Never forget that friendship is a gift, not a possession.

4. Things are rarely as bad as they seem at first.

5. Do your most important tasks first thing in the morning.

6. Smiling seems to help with most things!

7. Schedule margin into your life – as something unexpected will often change your plans.

8. QTIP: quit taking it personally.

9. Define what’s necessary; say no to the rest.

10. Take a deep breath and wait before responding. Don’t react, and say something you’ll regret.

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Some Daily Reminders

1. You can��t change the past.

2. Other peoples’ opinions do not define reality.

3. We each have a different journey and path.

4. Overthinking leads to torment and depression.

5. Happiness is an inside job.

6. Change your thinking, change your life.

7. Nothing beats compassion and kindness.

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Self love is the best love!

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Image Text: You don’t destroy people you care about. That’s not how it works, that should never be an option. Choose laughter. Choose peace. Choose love.