Thistle24lilac7 - Awana

Small relatable buddies. I’m tired but trying my best!

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Enjoy Each Day Of This New Year - pt. 1

Happy New Year!

Cold water

The chill of cold water,

Is like a shock to the soul

A sudden awakening,

That makes you feel whole

The icy hand of winter,

Grasping at your skin

A jolt to your core,

That invigorates within

Yet on a scorching day,

A sip of cool water divine

Quenches the thirst inside,

Brings refreshment so fine

Cold water can transform,

From a shiver to a thrill

A force of nature,

That we can't help but feel

So take the plunge,

In the raging rapids or the calm bay

Feel the rush of cold water,

And let it take your breath away.

•̩̩͙❅*̩̩͙‧͙♡*̩̩͙❆ ͙͛

–Yukita

Affirmations bc i'm disabled & struggle with internalized ableism:

I am doing good. My goals are mine, and I don't need to compare myself to other people.

I am inherently worthy as a human being, regardless of my productivity (or lack thereof).

I am allowed to rest, and it is okay that I need to rest almost 24/7 because of my disabilities. Rest is not a break to be earned; it's a need, and everyone's needs are different.

I am allowed to enjoy things simply because they make me happy. My joy is a human need, not something to be commodified.

I have so many strengths: thoughtfulness, compassion, gentleness, creativity, etc. These are the core of who I am.

I am loved and cared for. There are so many people like me across the world, and any time I feel lonely, there is another disabled person somewhere feeling the same. In the same vein, there are disabled activists who are fighting for us; being a voice for people who can't make their voice heard, or don't even know it's an option.

I am not alone <3 And neither is the person reading this. We are worthy, valued, and important. No ifs, ands, or buts.

trying new things to stay on track and manage my time — paper and pen lists and fresh air have been a huge help lately 🌿🪷🌞

Peeling back the anxious thoughts is the toughest part, but it helps so much, especially when you write them down! Some of my favorite techniques:

1. What is the worse case scenario, and could you live with it?

2. What would you tell a friend going through this?

3. Will you remember this is in 5 years, or will you overcome it like you did with your past challenges? 

I’ve been thinking about this little analogy for a bit, and it’s helped me reduce the weight a recent stressor has had on me. A manufacturing issue had been making me anxious this past few week, but when I stripped it down, it was just another blip that I’d deal with. I realized I had been adding all these layers of anxious thoughts onto something that I’d definitely overcome, even if the worst case happened. So I hope picturing your anxiety as an onion with a smaller, baby stressor inside can help you lighten the load of your anxieties!

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Day 3/365 I WON'T GIVE UP!

Thank you jesus for new day in mylife 🏷😇

I'm thankful for all your good dids to me.

Thank you heavenly father !!

Normalize blocking and muting people to protect peace of mind.

a colorful, caffeinated, calm fall weekend spent in the company of research papers and friends 😌 🍂

*gets absolutely nothing done* well time for a break