Gratitude is the way out of negative thoughts.

Clutter affects you.

Stuff has energy.

Let go of negative experiences with friends to have space to let in new connections.

Let go of needing validation from others.

Subconscious doesn't know the difference between a real or imagined event.

Don't depend on others for my own self worth.

Impatience/need ( Read more... )

look in my eyes and tell me I'm not blind

I scream so loud inside you'd think someone would hear.

So much in this world to fear

I'm done and always will be

None but me can ever know me

Swords and tears cannot mix

the blade will rust

This was tucked into the side pocket of my first diary. It appears to be a list of occupations that I would like to have. This was probably written sometime in the early 90s ( Read more... )

By Jenny Duncan (written in 1994)

The authors dedicate this book to all their friends and former friends: Karyn Taylor, Elizabeth Canton, Jennifer Lussier, Amber Dupere, Sarah Mullins, Carrie Lyman, Chelsey Wiater, Lizzie Dietch, Brittany Taylor.

Chapter 1: The Diamond

Karyn Mullins was walking home from school one day with her friend, Sarah Anson ( Read more... )

April is the cruelest month, breeding
Lilacs out of the dead land, mixing
Memory and desire, stirring
Dull roots with Spring rain.

"Lost Kitten" by Metric ( Read more... )

Love- For myself, courage to be myself without fear of rejection. I believe I can be happy. If I can achieve this, and not need to look to other people to tell me what to be or what I'm worth ( Read more... )

Courage -
be who you are with your whole heart
Vulnerability core of joy, belonging
We numb vulnerability
Blame is to discharge pain and discomfort.

Amanda Winters: Dear people who are making Jenny cry, STAHP! I get that this was an extremely polarizing election and there are a lot of people right now who are hurt and angry about the fact that the next president will be Donald Trump. And I know a lot of people are angry and accusing people who voted for 3rd party candidates like Gary Johnson ( Read more... )

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