Balance Makes Perfect!!!

Dive right in. Don't think about what could go wrong or even what could go right. Put blinders on and wade through the tough stuff because that's what is going to help you grow from whatever the experience may be you're facing. Not having any expectations requires a certain amount of courage and the more you don't set your heart on a certain outcome, the more courage it's going to create within yourself to see it through. Now, go forth into the unknown and come back a winner.

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**Love is Love: Embrace Yourself and Others** 🌈

In a world where we’re constantly bombarded with stereotypes and societal norms, it’s essential to remember that the true beauty lies in embracing who we are, including our sexual orientation and gender identity. This month, and every month, let’s celebrate and support the LGBTQIA+ community by spreading love and acceptance.

It’s not just about tolerance; it’s about full acceptance and celebration of the unique tapestry of identities that make up our world. Whether you identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, or any other identity under the rainbow, you deserve to live authentically and love without fear or judgment.

Remember, self-acceptance is the first step towards embracing others. So let’s be proud of who we are and create a world where love knows no boundaries. Together, we can make a difference. 🏳️‍🌈 #LoveIsLove #Pride #EmbraceYourself #lgbtqia #gayman #lovehasnoboundaries #pittsburghgay #acceptyourself #selfacceptance #loveisblind #pride #mentalhealthmatters #makeadifference #equality #progress #createalifeyoulove

New look for the Fall! Graduating college, new prospects on the horizon and new challenges for me to face. Looking forward to seeing what the future brings me!

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In the midst of that amazing time in my life came the worst, and that was when my friends just started dropping dead. They were sick today and dead tomorrow. And when you would go to the hospital to look for you friend they would be out in the hallway on a gurney pushed up against a wall dying for help, dying for love, dying to be saved. And some of them with that sign on their gurney that said "do not touch". And they suffered, and people wanted to act like they weren't good people, kind people, wonderful people, somebody's son, somebody's daughter, somebody. // SHERYL LEE RALPH receiving the Human Rights Campaign's National Ally for Equality Award 2022. (x)

How to Make Yourself Do What You Don’t Want To Do

1. Rather than listening to the voice in your head that is screaming “I hate this; I don’t want to do this” think about why it is a GOOD thing to do.

2. Instead of trying to pretend that you don’t feel this way, accept that you are feeling very blah and negative.

3. Don’t think about results and how well you think you’ll do, as this could raise your feelings of anxiety and fear. Just think about “right now” and the first thing you can do.

4. Accept that life is tough, and is full of things that suck – but recognise that doing hard stuff is better in the end. You’ll likely have more choices and freedom, if you do.

5. Just do a little bit for now – then give yourself a proper break – then go back and do some more – and soon you’ll find you’re in the flow.

6. Don’t allow your mind to wander and think of other things. Stay focused for that short time – and then stop, and have fun.

Your scars are what make you beautiful, love yourself first and the only time you should look back is to see how far you've come..

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Mirror, mirror on the wall….

Have you ever noticed someone or even you trying to match the same behaviors as someone you’re in close proximity with or even someone you are engaging with in a conversation? Well, you’re not crazy, this is actually pretty common. It’s called the Mirroring effect. In the world of psychology, the mirroring effect occurs when you or another individual matches or ‘mirrors’ the nonverbal gestures the other person is doing because they may find them desirable, they may want to get something from them, etc. Infants and children do this all the time and it’s the main way they learn during those early years. There are also different types of mirroring that counselors, therapists and people helping couples discover how to better communicate with one another and making the relationship stronger.

People also use mirroring in the gym, who knew???! No, not the kind where teens and young adults flex in the mirror and take selfies….that’s a whole other psychological issue. The type of mirroring the goes on in the gym is usually very subtle but I see it all the time. See that huge guy doing those curls over there?? His arms are huge and maybe if you do curls like him, your arms will become just as huge. Lifters and fitness people have this unconscious ballet where they look at someone they want to look like and pick up their mannerisms on how the perform certain exercises and even pick up their speech patterns, how they walk and interact with other men and women.

Don’t believe, I dare you to watch people the next time you visit your gym. You may be surprised by what you observe.

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Everything in our lives is there to teach us lessons. Those situations happen to help us grow and mature into our roles as human beings with the ability to love, sacrifice and fight for our cause. That being said, most circumstances present a choice on how to react, which way to go or who to spend your life with. In life, there are no guarantees; only choices.

It's not about making the right or wrong one because either way, you are going to learn a valuable lesson that will either help you later on or assist someone else that you share the wisdom you've obtained. When all is said and done in this life, there are no mistakes.

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