The way we frame our experiences can have such a powerful effect on them that it’s important to have an open mind when reflecting on the roles and stories we carry with us.
Real life doesn’t work like fiction, with clearly defined beginnings and satisfying closures. Things often don’t make sense in the usual way and are much more fluid. Past moments can significantly change in our perception as time goes on.
And beyond being creative and open minded to see a better story, there’s also the possibility of just dropping everything and realizing that there’s a wellspring of freedom right at the surface of this moment. Wherever you are in your life, the present is already wide open for you. And you’re completely free to take your next step.
"Just because you lost me as a friend, doesn't mean you gained me as an enemy. I'm bigger than that, I still wanna see you eat, just not at my table." -- Tupac Shakur
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I feel like my mind can make a hell out of any little negative emotion. And usually it’s because there’s some kind of aversion present, a desperate urge to banish or numb the feeling.
This little poem is a reminder to face difficult emotions with kindness and ease.
Can you ever trust
that you’re safe
in these dark roads of life?
If you open
your heart and
welcome the night,
you’ll see that darkness
is just a new place
to shine your own light.
“I’d much rather have one great person to talk to every night than have several pointless conversations with temporary people.”
— Unknown
Being with someone who wants to learn about your past history, not to punish or hurt you, but to learn how you need to be loved
The broken will always be able to love harder than most. Once you've been in the dark, you learn to appreciate everything that shines.
Unknown
Normalize seeing inconsistency as a red flag. Never let their mixed signals fool you–indecision is a decision. You deserve someone who is loyal, consistent and sure about you.
Travel and tell no one. Live a true love story and tell no one. Live happily and tell no one. People ruin beautiful things.
Khalil Gibran