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Grow so remarkably that people have to get to know you all over again.

honestly the amount of hate in some people is so alarming like………aren’t u tired

listen to yourself and watch your language. instead of saying “sorry for ranting”, say “thank you for listening to me”. instead of saying “sorry that i am overemotional”, say “thank you for trying to understand something difficult”. instead of saying “sorry if i am a burden”, say “thank you for the time and energy you invest in our friendship”. good things will come when you realize you are not an apology.

the most breathtaking loves are the ones you’re not looking for, the ones that find you when you’re about to give up on love all together. those are the ones that remind you to believe in good things and good people. and i am more thankful for those than i can say.

why don’t you plant some lavender and when it blooms you can squeeze a leaf or two between your fingers and the smell will calm you down. how about you do that. bitch

Recently, I’ve learned not to interrupt when people tell me what they’re going through. If we’re in person, I wait until they’re finished talking. If we’re texting, I don’t start typing until they stop. I don’t rush to compare my experience to theirs, even if they’re similar. I don’t offer unsolicited advice. I’m practicing listening to understand, not to respond. Sometimes people just need someone to listen. Even if your intentions are good, give them that time and space.

Yesterday at work this lady was buying a leaf plate and when I told her I thought it was cute she said “Yeah, it’s perfect for my treehouse!”. I was like “oh, do you have kids?” and she said “yeah, I have kids, they just aren’t allowed in my treehouse” and honestly same

plants insects and animals speak to you you just don’t know how to listen

humans are arrogant and expect everything around them to learn THEIR language. the truth is that the earth and its creatures speak in energy. they have communicated this way long before we were here and they will continue to long after we’re gone. the energy in these messages is palpable when you open yourself up to it. the most important things can be said without any words

i honestly believe human beings are not meant to live like this. we are meant to live in loving communities and be around nature every day and grow our own food and create art and not work day and night until we die. this longing for another life is not human nature, it’s a symptom of modern society.