Abandonment — is not just someone leaving you, it is also someone not meeting your needs, someone not respecting your boundaries, someone not keeping their word, someone not reciprocating the love you give, and someone not valuing your presence. Abandonment is not just about those who fail to show up for you physically, but also about those who fail to show up mentally and emotionally. Unknown |
I want you to understand that it's okay to have a tender and tired soul. It's okay to be gentle with yourself, to acknowledge and embrace the emotions you experience, and to let them open up in the depths of your being. It's okay to not be okay, to feel sadness even if you can't fully understand its origins. You don't have to live in just one extreme or dwell only in your wounds. It's important to realize that you exist in many aspects. You are a complex tapestry woven from hope and despair, and it's okay to navigate this world while learning how to balance the two. John William, Waterhouse |
Even a wounded world is feeding us. Even a wounded world holds us, giving us moments of wonder and joy. I choose joy over despair. Not because I have my head in the sand, but because joy is what the earth gives me daily and I must return the gift. Robin Wall Kimmerer, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants |
You can seem like a millionaire to one person and a homeless person to the next. The ants think you are a giant and the trees don't even notice you. You think you have a boring life, but the next person might be striving for your lifestyle. Comparison is the thief of joy so stay kind and keep loving life. Life is all just a big game of perspective. Unknown |