I've Been Thinking A Lot About This Recently So I Figured I'd Share: I Once Had A Professor Say "don't

focus on the likes and not the wants

you may not want to clean your room, but you like the peace and call it brings you after

you may not want to study, but you like the confidence and satisfaction you get from being prepared

you may not not want to apologise, but you like the relief and connection that reconciliation brings

you may not want to cook, but you like the satisfaction of eating a healthy come cooked meal prepared with love

you may not want to exercise, but you like how you feel afterwards and how it makes you confident

you may not want to journal or write, but you like the reflection and calm it brings you

you may not want to step out of your comfort zone, but you like the new experiences and growth you gain from it

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The heaviness you feel of a life you choose by yourself makes me want to scream sometimes.

Like how did it get so pathetic

Why can’t I just run free through the woods and over deep green meadows. Why can’t I swim in silent mountain lakes. Why can’t I sit still and listen to the waves telling me their story’s or see the moonlight on my skin.

Why do I have to be part of this system in order to survive; and only live on the weekends or at two weeks per year when I’m on holiday.

Why.

Bad Day Friend.

This is your sign to let go of what’s not working. 🦋

i love small joys so much!!!! yes i love my coffee in my favorite mug!!! i love the sun spilling in the window!!! i love the wind on my face!!! i love my blanket over my lap!!! i love the clouds in the sky!!!! i am seeking joy in every moment!!!!

do good, it will come back to you in unexpected ways.

“When you can’t control what’s happening. Challenge yourself to control the way you respond to what’s happening. That’s where your power is!”

— Unknown

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