we live on a planet where trees warn each other of danger through underground networks. where octopuses dream. where elephants return to the bones of their dead and stand over them in silence. where bees communicate through dance, showing each other where to fly. where flowers bloom...where crows remember human faces -especially those who were cruel to them - and pass that memory on to their young. where ants build entire cities. where cats purr at a frequency that can help heal bones. where forests, after fires, grow flowers first.
Long time ago my ex checked my phone while I was asleep. And no. she didn't find anything. But instead of yelling at her for not trusting me, l asked myself. Why does she even feel the need to check?* So the next day. I got her favourite snacks, and a little card that said.
Tonight at a shopping mall , I watched a 5 year old boy ask a little girl if he could hug her because he liked her sweater. She said, "No.” He smiled, "Okay! I like your sweater. Bye!" and ran back to his dad. To his dad, he proudly said: "I didn't hug her because she said no... but I told her I liked her sweater!" His dad replied, “Cool, buddy!" ...and they went on shopping.
If a 5-year-old boy can understand consent and respect a "No," then so can every adult
Major cheat code for life: Become brutally honest with yourself. About your habits. Your effort. Your excuses. Your blind spots. Self-honesty is uncomfortable, but it'll save you years of wasted time. You can’t fix what you keep lying about.
I wish people understood that when someone seems to overexplain, it’s often because of how much they’ve been misunderstood. They’re trying to give you information that they assume is hard to understand based on how they’ve been treated. This deserves compassion, not criticism.
The more you think about the things that upset you, the more you'll become obsessed with your pain. Stop being a curator of your pain. Start learning to be an architect of your peace. Redirect your energy, change your inner dialogue, and become the master of your inner world.
Introverts want a low-key simple life. No stress. No crowds. No chaos. Just a life full of meaning. Living away quietly. Two friends. A loving partner. Deep conversations. Exploring life. Exploring themselves. Heartfelt adventures. And a life's purpose. A simple peaceful life.
If it drains you, it's not for you. Family, friends, co-workers, and acquaintances included. What's meant for you will nourish you and energize you, not drain you. That's how you know.