#personal journey

[crystaldust]

Thoughts are like strangers walking down the street. Do you need to interact with all of them in any way? No, you just let them pass by you, sometimes you don’t even notice they’re there. They’re here for a split second and gone the next moment 🍃

[zeewipark]

‘My soul wandered, happy, sad, unending.’ - P. Neruda

© Jee Won Park (ig: zeewipark)

[amalasdraws]

It's interesting to see how over the years my art reflects a journey from me being extremely heartbroken to slowly healing.

[my-autism-adhd-blog]

The Road to Diagnosis

The Autistic Teacher

[multiverselibrarian]

Of Apocalypse Dogs and Grief

As someone who has been grieving the dog who saved my life and as an analytical nerd through and through, Fallout hit me deep.

Obviously Dogmeat (CXC404) is not the main focus of this series, but the Ghoul bonding with him was one of those dynamics that just made me sob. As a long time fan of science fiction/zombie media/apocalyptic media I’ve come to expect the cliche dog relationship. However, since the sudden death of my dog around a year ago, I’ve avoided some of my all time favorite movies to curb the hurt (I am Legend, for example). When this show came out, though, my excitement overshadowed that unspoken rule I had made for myself and I forgot my caution.

This slip up ultimately gifted me with so many wonderful memories to relive and also a reminder of one facet of grief I had yet to pay attention to.

For me personally, the most impactful scene of this topic was the brief clip of Dogmeat curling up on Cooper as he thought of his old dog, Rosevelt, from his past life.

“I’m sorry Dogmeat but you ain’t him.”

I could dive into how masterfully portrayed the Ghoul’s character is, and how the writing employed many interesting situations to show the audience his lasting humanity and vulnerability. Instead, I just miss my boy.

Because the Ghoul is right, nothing can compare to home. And that’s what my dog was to me: my home. It feels like I’ve been traversing my own wasteland without him ever since, which is disgustingly unfair because of all the zombie adventures I had imagined for the two of us.

I think a lot of my generation daydreams of the hypothetical post-apocalyptic world. Somehow it has become this fun future for when all the stress of our day-to-day catastrophes have boiled over and all we have left to do is breathe and survive the aftermath. It’s a genre that provides a lot of ironic comfort and commentary on what might drive us there.

I had always joked about what to do if zombies reigned or if bombs rained down, and my hypotheticals never left out my dog. I had always thought he’d be the finest apocalypse dog. A spunky mutt, athletic, protective and bonded to me above anyone else.

It would be me and him, cowboy and canine, against whatever may come.

That’s how we were in life, and so naturally that was how I saw us in this fictional future. It wasn’t the only future he joined me in. In fact, I had rarely pictured a near future without him. Then in the span of a couple hours he was gone. And I’ve been grappling with my own end of the world ever since.

I had been avoiding this trope like the plague as to not remind me of the futures I’d lost. But in Fallout, I found some odd closure. I could turn on the tv and see this adventure I had always wanted play out with some aspect of him waiting for me in it. I think, in small doses at least, this trope can help me after all.

So cheers to Fallout, a phenomenal world and story. And cheers to Dogmeat, who I see my own apocalypse dog in.

[stevowie]

Hi Guys ☺️😘

Actually created a video on narcissism and shared my experiences on how it is dating a narcissist.

It is my part of my personal journey of becoming more aware of my relationship dynamics.

I cherish and love this project, hope you’d would like it to, xo.

[m0tiv8me]

Happy Flex Friday! I’ve lost considerable strength and some muscle mass the past 6 months as I’ve taken time off to allow my shoulder to heal. It’s had me feeling fairly bummed. I also spiraled into pretty crappy eating habits, eating more processed and junk foods as well as eating out a lot due to lack of motivation to make healthy meals. It all led to a lack of energy and motivation and was tough to keep a positive mental outlook at times.

Being able to move a little weight again pain free has been the spark I needed to start to feel like my old self again. I was even able to do a few careful push ups which I’ve missed and look forward to getting back into. (still doing yours daily @marine-corps-strong ?)

I noticed a few fellow fitblrs I enjoyed following have deactivated their accounts while I was on hiatus…kinda a bummer as I’ll miss their inspiration and positivity but hope they are doing well. I’ll be honest I thought about doing the same a couple times as I felt down and out like I was never going to get better and not much of an inspiration to myself let alone anyone else….glad I didn’t let those doubting demons win.

The tone of my blog will probably feel different as I travel down the path of recovery. No exciting new PR’s or big gains to share. I’ll keep my mind set focused on just being happy to feel functional again and try not to dwell on how far I have to go just to get back to where I was.

If you’re struggling, recovering or just feeling like you’re trying to get back to a state you once were than I hope my blog will help inspire in new ways it maybe previously did not. Same journey, different path, fresh new attitude…let’s do this!!!

Btw, anyone still flexing on Fridays? Hit me with your inspiring awesomeness!!

[nevertrulyset]

Why did we "spring forward" when it's not even spring yet? This is stupid.

[navybrat817]

Navy oh my god

I need to tell the world about this and immediately thought of you because I am truly living my best beefy personal trainer Bucky x plus size reader rn 😭

I just recently started feeling comfortable in my body again (truly such a journey, it’s been great) and I’m back on dating apps and I added some full body pics I’m truly proud of for the first time ever. I’m on hinge, so I can see who likes me first and I can decide to match or not.

Well- I saw that this absolute beefcake of a ginger gym daddy (he’s 7 years older than me) liked me. I thought “oh there’s no way…” and then thought “no bitch! You’re a catch!” And we matched, and we’ve been talking for a few days. And while talking about gyms and such he told me he just opened his own and wanted me to come down to be his curvy eye candy to get more clients 😭😭😭 he also told me I have the body of a Greek goddess and he makes me swoon just asking how my day is going.

Like I’m truly losing it today because it’s only been a few hours since he texted me and I miss him????? Who am I! He lives 3 hours away which is truly not a big deal to me but I want to see him so bad. UGH

Maybe ill keep you updated on this journey LOL

-I’ll have to come up with a fun sign off name

Ahh, nonnie! I love this journey for you. Alexis Rose just popped in my head. You are living the PT!Bucky x plus size!reader life! 🥰

I thought “oh there’s no way…” and then thought “no bitch! You’re a catch!”

YES. This is the energy we love to see. I'm so happy that you're comfortable in your body. It makes my heart happy. And this PT sounds amazing.

And I couldn't resist sharing a gif. 😉

Please keep us posted on and if you think of a sign off name or emoji. ❤️ Love and thanks! ❤️

[im-madam-baby]

🎉 A Milestone of Gratitude: Celebrating My 25th Birthday 🙏🎂

As I celebrate my 25th birthday, I am reminded of the remarkable individuals who have remained loyal and steadfast in my life. I extend my heartfelt appreciation to all my friends, both in real-life and online, who have stood by my side through thick and thin. Their unwavering support has been a true blessing, and I am grateful for each and every one of them.

To my family, I am grateful for their steadfast support and unwavering commitment. They have been my rock, providing me with motivation and resilience to keep me moving forward, regardless of the obstacles that come my way. Their unwavering love has been a constant source of inspiration, and I am truly grateful to have them by my side.

On this momentous day, I express my deepest appreciation for the incredible people who have journeyed alongside me. Their loyalty, love, and unwavering support have been an invaluable source of strength. I am truly blessed to have such remarkable friends and family who inspire me to live life to the fullest, no matter what circumstances may arise.

As I embark on this new chapter of my life, I am grateful for the lessons learned from every mistake and experience in my past. I appreciate the opportunity to grow and evolve, and I am thankful for the chance to continually learn from my errors, striving to become a better person. I want to thank myself as well for this.

Last but not least, I am also deeply grateful to God, who has always protected me until this moment. I am here today only because of God's grace. He has always watched over me, cared for me, and even defended me throughout my life, and I have witnessed it all. His presence is always with me.

As I celebrate this birthday, I extend my heartfelt appreciation to all of them who have journeyed alongside me. Their loyalty, love, and unwavering support mean more to me than words can express. Happy 25th birthday to me, surrounded by the incredible people who make my life truly meaningful. 🎉🙏❤️

[Disclaimer: The picture used in this post is not mine. The source of the picture is from Pinterest. Please note that I do not intend to post real pictures of my friends, family, or even myself due to privacy concerns.]

[crystaldust]

the ego doesn’t exist. It’s not a person nor an entity or anything like that. It’s just a longtime held onto perception. It’s just a pile of ideas, concepts, states of mind, thoughts and feelings that we’re clung to and built upon like a castle of cards. It was never you. It was never truly real. It seemed to be because you were it. It cannot exist without you knowing yourself as it.

[zeewipark]

Stuck in old patterns

© Jee Won Park (ig: zeewipark)

[infinitysisters]

[hathorneheiress]

So, if you are interested in a fanfic about Grayson and flashbacks from his childhood, then click on the link, and search for The Inheritance Games. the Title is "Behind those icy blue eyes."

The story, which I am writing, is still on going and if anyone has suggestions or ideas, please let me know.

It is rather different from what is out there, but I hope you like that.

ALSO, it has a lot of Xander and Nash content, sweet Avery and Jameson moments, and a suspenseful side mystery.

Synopsis for the book: Grayson Hawthorne fights for his life after a shootout at the Hawthorne Foundation. While in a coma, Grayson takes an emotional and soul-searching journey into who he become, and who he wants to be.

I'd love for you to go check it out, and if the link doesn't work just let me know. (First time ever doing this.) Thank you.

[x-the-black-fox]

Goals for 2024

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2024 is here. You are again setting your goals wishing for the best, saying that this year will be different form the previous one, that you will follow a list of healthy habits etc. My goals are prepared for the new year, I’m excited but there is another problem, 2024 goals are the goals I’ve set for many years and yet I’m still here.

Glow up, wongyoungism, becoming that girl, clean girl aesthetic are the same shit. It’s all about improving, becoming better or becoming the same person because we tend to set the same goals without customizing them for our needs. I only have to explore to know what I actually want. Setting goals is personal. My goals are not my sister’s goals nor my favorite influencer’s goals nor my friend’s goals nor worldwide. It’s perfect if I try some stuff, but I’m going to stick to what I really want. When setting goals you have to be specific, you have to align your goals to your actual situation to make progress, but no, it doesn't mean that if I'm a C student I can't be an A+ student by the end of the year ~ timing is important in setting goals.

Let’s assume that I know what I want but I don’t know how to accomplish a specific goal. I will start searching for information, I will find different resources, inspiration, probably I will buy something that I think will help but doesn’t. I will probably make an action plan that will probably not be following. Make it realistic and followable. Prepare.

You have to answer some questions to make an actual plan for achieving something. Identify the problem. What stops you from getting there? Is something triggering there? Look at your past. What went wrong? What worked? If I do the same thing over and over again why do I expect a different result? Record your journey, you will see the progress.

Now, I assume that I know how to accomplish that goal but I’m still not ‘starting’. I’ve started actually (in the previous step), but I’m not taking action, I’m not following the plan, I’m not even getting out of my bed. I’m sitting there like a couch potato asking myself what’s wrong with me. Am I scared of something? Has self-sabotage something to do with this? Am I comparing to others? I mean that’s still a problem, humans love to compare themself. Comparing makes us see how far have others reached and how behind we are in life. It motivates us to give up. Comparing it’s very important in developing insecurities. We compare because we are jealous. Do I actually want to be ‘the best version of myself’ or do I want to be better that someone I know? I would lie myself, I would tell that I love myself and I will never compare myself to others. I will lie because that will make me feel a little bit better, not too much, but enough to stop my negative self talk. It will backfire. I know, and it will backfire many times until I actually find and fix the real problem. Reflect.

[princessmia-tarot]

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Mia ♥

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