#self reflection

[selfhealingmoments]

[daavld]

I once dreamt that I woke up from a 10 year coma, my father was in the room checking on me and we went on a trip through all the important places in my life. I saw how everyone around me had progressed in their lives, achieved personal goals, grown more mature and eventually moved on from my life. It was a nightmare for me, that feeling of having been left behind, waking up to a world reminiscent of the one I had just left but different in all the ways that hurt me the most. Being told that I still had to finish high school, make new friends, adapt to all the sudden changes.

I woke up crying that night, crying because I felt a deep sadness that I hadn't realized I was suffering before, afraid that my life was slipping out of my control and glad that it was all a dream, that I could go back to sleep and that I still had time to get my shit together before it was too late.

That's the most real feeling dream I've had since, I was going through a rough spot in my teenage years back then, but I hadn't internalized it so I just coasted through my insecurities until that night. Although the experience was a bit traumatizing it worked in a cathartic way, made me rethink some choices and put, not to words, but to a fully vivid experience what my biggest fears were.

It's been around ten years since then and I think about that dream sometimes, about how 15 year old me would be proud of the effort we put, even if it didn't get the results I wanted.

[reading-cards]

June 18 2025

Now is a good time to be loving, caring, and nurturing towards yourself and others. You have some ideas and plans that involve other people, and it would be best to adopt a nurturing attitude as you deal with them. Remember as well to be loving and caring towards yourself as you commit to your plans and try to make your ideals real.

[ferallafemme]

https://www.ferallafemme.etsy.com

[simply-a-dream]

“are you okay?” No, I want a kiss.

[theglowsociety]

Let them be disappointed.

You were never born to be their version of enough.

Not everyone will understand you.

Not everyone has to.

You are not responsible for shrinking to fit their comfort,

for performing perfection,

for carrying the weight of their unspoken expectations.

Let them misunderstand you.

Let them gossip.

Let them sit in the discomfort of not getting their way.

That is not your burden to carry.

You are allowed to protect your peace.

To honor your limits.

To choose a life that makes you proud.

Even if it disappoints them.

Especially if it frees you.

Stop editing yourself to make others more comfortable.

You are not here to be palatable.

You are here to be real.

You are not responsible for meeting everyone's expectations. Let them be disappointed.

[annasanthology]

[shamelesslyimpurrfect]

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[areallyuniquename]

That is all.

[deeperdelve]

Every single day

i'm not okay but i'll pretend to be okay

[thesophistiicate]

the secret to living a calm and confident life lies in being organised and prepared. when you are always scrambling, searching, stumbling, you create an energy of chaos. part of respecting yourself is adequately preparing yourself for what lies ahead, through organisation and practise.

[star-struck09]

Slowly, I will learn what it means to be kind to myself.

[manifestingdiana]

how to level up during the winter arc

winter arc ; oct to jan

1. build a strong routine - examples: wake up immediately and journal, don't scroll in the morning, meditate, drink 1 glass of water

2. create realistic goals - be more practical. when we set big goals and they don't happen we brush them off and say 'i'll just do it next week' hence delaying action

3. visualize - visualize how the highest person of yourself looks like

4. be consistent - wake up at the same time, be consistent, and don't scroll when you wake up, just take action everyday ! things don't just happen overnight

5. habit stacking - habit stacking follows a simple formula of "when i do [current habit], i will do [new habit]." for example: "when i drink my coffee in the morning, i will listen to an educational podcast."

6. use habit trackers/to-do lists

7. don't give up when your day isn't perfect - be flexible and understand that not everything has to be checked off, life happens

8. don't go through hardcore restrictions - since it's festival season, there are chances that you might not be able tick off some habits but that's okay !

9. listen to your body - do what you feel is best for you, don't beat yourself up if you aren't able to do something

let go of the feelings you've had in the past year, "i wish i did this" blah blah. don't beat yourself over it. just move forward. why keep waiting for tomorrow when you can start today? show up for yourself. why do i want to achieve this goal? it has to be for you.

just. start. now.

[ericlyman1]

Trials shape true character.

A true quote 🤔

[reading-cards]

June 18 2025

Be mindful and aware of your communications today as there's always the possibility of such leading to unfavorable circumstances. Your plans of delegating some of your workload to your younger brother might encounter some hitches, so always be mindful of how you communicate with him and your tenant.