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- it’s okay to eat
- it’s okay to have fat, because it’s natural and it doesn’t make you ugly or unlovable
- stretch marks, scars, moles, etc are totally ok
- your body is wonderful exactly the way it is
- please be kind to yourself
- i love you so much
tell yourself you’re hot. tell yourself you’re amazing. tell yourself you’re untouchably, radiantly attractive. do it every day, even if it feels like you’re lying to yourself. insist to the mirror that you’re the cutest thing its ever reflected. if you do it enough eventually it wont feel like lying anymore, it’ll be automatic, and you’ll recognize yourself as the incredible babe you really are.
Unknown (via h-o-r-n-g-r-y)
my life is a game of “is this a symptom or does everyone experience this?”
I’m having a conversation with one of my friends and I ask him, “What defines you?” and he responded with, “Nothing. A definition excludes the possibility for change.”
This is one of the best responses I’ve ever received to any of my questions.
i want to achieve “she’s adorable and i will protect her at all costs but also i am slightly frightened by her power”
“boys will be bo-“
*flies in*
*punches you in the face*
bOYS WILL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR ACTIONS LIKE EVERYONE ELSE
How did we get here? Why? How are you feeling? What have we done to each other? What will we do?
I’m completely picturing this as the two of them noticing and reacting to each other on the street
^^^^^
“In just six hours, the world’s deserts receive more energy from the sun than humankind consumes in a year. (x)
I don’t care how many times I see this I will always reblog it
Stop spending money on war and lies and start spending it on ways to make this planet better.
weird things anxiety causes you to do:
- go 40 minutes without blowing your nose when you have a cold so you don’t have to loudly blow it in front of a group of people
- use extremely dull pencils because you don’t want to sharpen them because that is also loud
- not order what you actually want to eat because people might think it’s strange
- not wear the clothes you want to wear
- wear the clothes you want to wear and then spend the whole day worrying that everyone is judging you
- put down every accomplishment you have ever made for fear of being looked at as different
(via typewriterdaily)
Rick Warren (via peterdwebb)
20 “Soul-Building” Words for the Ones You Love
When they need to know how much you love them:
* You make my day better. * You make my life better. * I love spending time with you. * Seeing your face makes me happy.
When they need to know you are ALL there:
* I’m listening. * This time is all yours. * How can I be a better _____ (parent, friend, spouse) to you? * Nothing is more important than being with you right now.
When they are stressed or frustrated:
* How can I help? * Take your time. You don’t have to rush. * I think you are doing a tremendous job. * Keep going. You got this.
When they experience failure:
* Be kind to yourself. You are doing the best you can. * Mistakes mean you are bravely learning and growing. * It may not be the outcome you hoped for, but I noticed your effort and it was quite remarkable. * I believe in you.
When they face a challenge:
* I am amazed at how much you are handling right now. * I am learning a lot from you by watching you do something so challenging. * This isn’t over—there’s still time to turn this around. * You are not alone. The words “I love you” should never be underestimated, but every human being has a few words that make her soul come alive … that bring peace to his uncertain heart … that help them rise when they fall. Discover what those words are by watching—what makes her smile? What motivates him to keep trying? What adds a spring to his step? Commit those soul-building words to memory and say them as often as you can so that one day you are no longer needed to hear them. © Rachel Macy Stafford 2015
important
let’s bring back the term “cats” when referring to a group of people (i.e. “see you cats later”)
pros:
- it’s gender neutral
- you get the chance to look like a cool jazz musician
- you can compare all your friends to cats (always good)
cons:
- ????
Y’all.

