#& be kind to yourself and others

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[dinosaurwithablog]

On this Valentine's Day, remember to take some time to show yourself some love. Whether you're with someone or not, it is important to take time each day to do something nice for yourself. Do something that makes you smile and feel happy. Self care is the right thing to do. You have earned it, and you deserve it. So stop and take care of yourself. ❤️ whatever that means to you. It makes such a positive difference in your life.✨️ ✨️ ✨️ ❤️💜❤️😍

[spiced-wine-fic]

A gentle reminder about why you are utterly exhausted… 

No one I know began this year on a full tank.  Given the vicious onslaught of the previous two years  (let’s just call it what it was) most of us dragged ourselves across the finish line of 2021… frazzled, spent, running on aged adrenaline fumes.

We crawled into 2022 still carrying shock, trauma, grief, heaviness, disbelief… 

The memories of a surreal existence… 

And then it began… 

The fastest hurricane year we could ever have imagined. Whether we have consciously processed it or not, this has been a year of more pressure, more stress, and a race to “catch up” in all departments… Every. Single. One. Work, school, sports, relationships, life…  

Though not intentionally aware, perhaps hopeful that the busier we are, the more readily we will forget… the more easily we will undo the emotional tangle… the more permanently we will wipe away the scarring wounds… 

We can’t. 

And attempts to re-create some semblance of “normal” on steroids while disregarding that for almost two years our sympathetic nervous systems were on full alert, has left our collective mental health in tatters. Our children and teens are not exempt. The natural byproduct of fighting a hurricane is complete and utter exhaustion… 

So before you begin questioning the absolutely depleted and wrung-dry state you are in- Pause. 

Breathe. 

Remind yourself of who you are and what you have endured. 

And then remind yourself of what you have overcome. 

Despite it all, you’re still going. (Even on the days you stumble and find yourself face down in a pile of dirt). 

Understanding brings compassion… 

Most of the world’s citizens are in need of a little extra TLC at the moment. Most are donning invisible “Handle with care” posters around their necks and “Fragile” tattoos on their bodies… 

Instead of racing to the finish line of this year, tread gently. 

Go slowly.

Amidst the chaos, find small pockets of silence. 

Find compassion. 

Allow the healing. 

And most of all… Be kind. There’s no human being on earth who couldn’t use just a little bit more of the healing salve of kindness. 

Naomi Holdt 

Psychologist and Speaker

Website:  https://naomiholdt.com/

https://naomiholdt.com/?fbclid=IwAR1aGL6qgIiHGFYHBzUg_iOuXJjn6lSw4se7IFzHNY0TLLtW-8a0u-FAq4s

[puer-luna]

healing is not linear. 🤍

[dubiousculturalartifact]

Gentle reminder: “bear witness” means “learn about what’s happening, so you can talk about it, agitate for change, and help where you can”

Not “you must watch X number of snuff films and look at X number of dead children, in order to be a good person”

[awholenutha]

I went to a Muay Thai class yesterday for the first time at Knuckle Up. I was so angsty about having a good time I waited in the car for about 20 minutes, going back and forth on if it was worth it, but once I entered the building those feelings of doubt quickly faded after seeing people training on the matt. It was a small class of 3 which later became 4, then 5. I started jumping ropes for a warmup and eventually moved to stances and basic jabs, kicks. I didn't have a workout partner like everyone else so I practiced mainly with the coach or solo. My instructor was calm and attentive, and I was challenged to learn something new even when it was difficult at points, especially the side kicks.  Eventually a short light skinned guy with locs came in. He wasn't particularly cute and he was wearing those obtrusive amoeba shoes, they were covered in dirt. At some point he was kicking the guard bag a little too low and almost got me in the nuts. I asked him to kick higher and he adjusted. At one point he took his shirt off and was ripped. Like a fun size super saiyan. It felt great to have a physical outlet for my frustrations, and to fight again.

I cried before I left because of the overwhelming pressure I placed on myself to have a good time or succeed. Sometimes it's okay to give things a try even with little context, if it peaks your interest(s). You'll eventually learn by experience and recognize if it's appealing to you or not; and you can do anything you want, including staying or leaving without worry or threat because what you do with your life matters more each time than what people's wants or opinions on or for your life.

Also people don't need all that context. Remember the goal, think, breathe, be direct.

"Speak for me only in my voice."

[slfcare]

2024 is about letting people care about and for you. it’s about answering ‘how are you’ with honesty, asking for space when needed, accepting help and being open to advice, listening to concerns and having difficult conversations. it’s about trying your very best to let go of the feeling that you’re completely alone, and finding ways to prove to yourself that you aren’t.

[withdenim]

Local man desperately trying to stop the cycle before it gets to his kids (it’s already there)

[poorly-drawn-mdzs]

Kiss Kiss Fallen Tree!

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[soulmvtes]

just a reminder that it's okay to change and fail and make mistakes and be imperfect and feel grief and not know what you're doing with your life <3 life will pass + you will succeed even if it looks different to what you imagined

[postitforward]

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[boar-cry]

guilt.

for what? (you pray it wasn't something important)

[enii]

Thanks🥺💕

[yasur-sketches]

what does marketing mean by this.... this is probably what lloyd thinks-SHOT-

[biggest-gaudiest-patronuses]

it is. so weird to me that I'm having to say this again after a real-life cartoon supervillian already once ran for president on a platform of hatred & fascism and won, but.

it's November, please fucking vote