#deep thoughts

[echoesoftheinfinite]

Part of the 'Wandering Echoes' collection.

[crims0nstardust]

[minimalist-quotes]

You're not grown until you know how to communicate, apologize, be truthful and accept accountability without blaming someone else.

[akaya-gx]

"No strong person carries an untouched soul. Behind every unwavering gaze lies a storm, behind every quiet voice an echo of pain. Reason grows from the ruins of what once shattered—and yet the shards shine in the light."

[theladydothtalktoomuch]

That's the most fucking beautiful thing I've heard all day. This deserves to be put in a museum somewhere.

I was born in the mountains and love living there, but I will die fighting for your right to take that journey to and from wherever you want.

“As I pondered a pronoun change, I began to think of gender less as a scale and more as a landscape. Some people are born in the mountains, while others are born by the sea. Some people are happy to live in the place they were born, while others must make a journey to reach the climate in which they can flourish and grow. Between the ocean and the mountains is a wild forest. That is where I want to make my home.” ― Maia Kobabe, Gender Queer: A Memoir (Affiliate link)

[forever-deep-in-thought]

You hold yourself so well, people would never suspect you're going through hell.

[peaceishim]

[ninathemanic]

[dangerouslyfurrydragon]

A man treats you exactly how much you're worth in his eyes.

[igotsnothing]

Over the past couple of days, I’ve been coming across posts from folks cheering and encouraging people to create and share without worrying about notes or reblogs—to post because it brings joy. Those posts are well-intentioned; they can be good reminders and motivators. But if you’re new here or feeling discouraged, I want to offer something a little different. Not a pep talk, but a bit of perspective.

First: yes, putting effort into something and getting no response can sting. That feeling is valid. It’s human to want to be seen. You’re not wrong for caring. But caring doesn’t guarantee attention—and attention doesn’t necessarily reflect the quality of your work.

I’ve seen incredible creators go mostly unnoticed. I’ve seen casual shitposts take off (no shade—those are fun too). There’s no clear formula. Timing, interests, luck, the folks in your orbit—those things all play a role. And if you start chasing visibility like it’s a sign of your worth, you’re going to burn out fast.

We’ve all seen it: creators who write long, apologetic posts explaining how this place is affecting their well-being, messing with their heads, or folks who rage-quit, wondering what else they could have done to win people’s admiration.

The truth is, no one owes you anything here. You're not entitled to likes and reblogs, or people's time and adulation merely for creating. That’s not meant to sound harsh—it’s just reality. But there’s a kind of freedom in that too. Because if no one owes you attention, you’re also free to stop tying your value to whether or not you get it. Your worth isn’t measured in likes or reblogs, and the moment you start believing it is, this space will start to feel like punishment. You’ll start wondering if you did something wrong when that post doesn’t get as much engagement. You’ll begin sacrificing what you enjoy making in favor of what you think others will like. You'll resent mutuals who might not be interacting as much or as frequently. And in doing that, you risk losing the spark that made you want to create in the first place.

So if you find yourself refreshing for notes—if you catch yourself chasing attention—it might be worth asking: Do I want to share this, or am I hoping it’ll make me feel something I’m missing? Either answer is okay. Just… be honest with yourself.

That’s not a judgment—it’s just a checkpoint. A pause. Because the more honest you are with yourself about your intentions, the more peace you’ll find in creating.

An alternative to chasing crowds is to create because not creating feels worse. Because it keeps you thinking, moving, and engaged with your own voice.

You’re not creating for nothing. You’re creating to keep the habit, the practice, the part of you that makes things—even without applause.

That’s enough. And if it’s not? Go do something else. You don’t need this place to prove anything.

[soul-from-another-era]

Unconditional love isn't a free pass to hurt me.

[whendidmythoughtsgocrazy]

If hurting me does not hurt you, you don’t love me. You’re using me.

k.b // by jerry flowers jr

[beccawise7]

Kissing him was like wildfire... all heat & desire. His breath fanning the flames across her skin.

~beccawise7💜🖤

[dunkelundunbekannt]

Wenn der Mensch nicht sagen kann,

was in ihm tobt,

flüchtet er in Stille und Einsamkeit –

bis ihn nichts mehr berührt.

[minimalist-quotes]

Have you ever lost all respect for someone? Like you don't hate them but you don't feel the need to say anything to them anymore.