The Gnossienne

Breathe out.

Simply take in this moment.

making mistakes and learning from them is good.

looking back at your past and not being able to imagine yourself doing the things you did only means that you’re growing.

don’t be too hard on your past self. be glad that growth is possible. be glad that the mistakes you made then has turned you into the person you are now. 

remember that the task of creating yourself and learning new things is never over. you’ll look back on this year in a couple of years time and not be able to recognise the you of now, just as you can’t recognise the you of years previous. 

maybe you can’t notice the changes you’re going through now, but that’s because growth is slow and steady. you’ll look up one day and find that you’re better and kinder and happier than you once were. 

growth and change are good. 

The meaning to life is to love

1. Remind yourself that you are NOT your feelings.

2. Don’t sweat the small stuff; choose to focus on what matters. Ignore or overlook the petty things, and grievances.

3. Feel the power as you learn to take control of your reactions. You’re not just a puppet, where someone pulls your strings.

4. Don’t agree with other peoples’ opinions of your value, or the way they rate your actions, your motives or achievements. Don’t let them be your judge, or the one who sets your worth.

5. Don’t compare yourself to others as we’re all different and unique. Set yourself some goals to go for, and celebrate when you succeed.

6. Accept that life’s a journey, and we grow and change with time. We don’t start off being perfect – so expect to get things wrong.

ALL LGBTQ+ PEOPLE ARE VALID! 

I want to make more of these because there are so many different identities that I obviously didn’t include on this one, so send me a message or an ask with ones I should include on the next one!