We may not always control what we feel instantly, but we often have more influence over our inner state than we realize. The mind changes the brain, and the brain changes the mind.
The way we interpret situations, the stories we repeat to ourselves, what we focus on, what we consume, who we surround ourselves with, all of these can gradually strengthen certain neural pathways and emotional patterns over time.
It’s wild to realize that happiness, sadness, anger, anxiety, all of our emotions, are ultimately driven by chemistry in the brain. But what’s even more fascinating is that our thoughts can also shape that chemistry.
“Fix You” is such a beautiful song when you realize it’s written out of an immense love for a woman. The fact that they still ended up apart kinda scares me.
I just cried imagining what it would feel like having a man who would treat me right. At this point, i’ve started to accept that it may be something i will never have in this lifetime.
Bangun pagi buka kulkas ada kopi tuku, langsung ingin speech “i would like to thank my former self who was very thoughtful of my future needs. I love u”
True grief never really dies. Some days u’re out and about, then one random night u see them in ur dream. Suddenly u’re back to square one, crying urself to sleep.
O Allah, the turner of the hearts. You know how heavy my heart has been these days. Only You can make it light. So please make it light, make it light, and make it inclined towards You.