There’s a Japanese saying:
“If you feel like you’re losing everything, remember, trees lose their leaves every year, yet they still stand tall and wait for better days to come.”
I came across this post that said, “Dating is optional. Her bills are paid. Her home is peaceful. Her bed is big. You’re not competing with other men. You’re competing with how comfortable she is by herself.” And I really had to pause, because that’s the part people don’t talk about. When a woman has built a soft, stable life on her own, it’s not about impressing her, it’s about adding to her peace. She’s not lonely, she’s selective. If you step into her world, it has to feel better than the calm she’s already created for herself.
I'm in love with this quote: 'If it doesn't happen the way you wanted, it will happen in a better way than you imagined.' That's the beauty of God's plan.
someone told me yesterday that when they feel nervous about trying something new & their heart starts beating really fast, that they call it their “inner applause” because their body is cheering them on, and i think that’s the best narrative adjustment ever.
Life is simple.
Go to the gym. Get yourself in shape.
Find a mate you love being around. Marry that person.
Do something you believe in. Make a living off it by helping others.
Show up. Do the work. Run your own race.
And remember the person who’s having the most fun, wins.
you and everything else
our beloved summer
it's okay, that's love
move to heaven
when life gives you tangerines
poong, the joseon psychiatrist
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