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The best is yet to come. Deal with it.

Ominous positivity

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:)  More Behind the GIFs. 

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Teen Titans (2016-) #9 art by Khoi Pham

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2018 is done. 2019 is here. You have a blank slate ahead of you.

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So what are you going to do now?

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Resolutions are great. But it’s not enough. Most people give up on them before January is over. And the few that hang on... well, most of them forget it by spring.

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So let’s be different this year.

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Your instructions are below. Follow them.

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Define your why. Set definable goals. Set deadlines or milestones. And (here’s the important part) WRITE. THEM. DOWN.

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Everyday, look at them. Remind yourself why you’re doing it. Maybe it’s because it’s something the doctor told you. Maybe you’re just sick of being in the same rut as last year and the year before. Maybe you want to make life better for your family. Whatever it is, look at it everyday.

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And then go after it.

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You can do it. When you were brought into this world, God saw your greatness. He knew that there was something that only you could do. Otherwise, why are we here?

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Believe me when I say that I’m writing this just as much for me as I am for whoever’s reading this. But I think God put it in my heart to share it. Not for likes, but because deep down, I know that someone needs to hear it.

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Will it be easy? Hell no. But what do you have to lose? And when it gets tough, look at your words. Look at your progress. Remember your reason why. Pray for the strength to push through. And as my brother always reminds me, “Trust the process”.

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Remember who you are.

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Get focused.

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Be the crab who fights to get out of the bucket.

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Show 2019 who’s boss.

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Day 1 of 365. Let’s get it.

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2019 Promise: Do more of this... https://www.instagram.com/p/BsDjd6dgOFV/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=iqt5juhiojin

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Here’s some logic for you to think on... . God is love. God dwells within us. Therefore, we are love. . Simple, yes? But many of us don’t live in love. We criticize those who don’t live like us. Instead of congratulating someone’s success or blessings, we let petty jealousy poison our thoughts of them and question why they have it and we don’t. And when someone fails, we laugh and point out their failures over and over again. . And then we look at the world and wonder why it looks so bleak and hopeless and full of hate. . Here’s the bottom line: the world is simply a reflection of the people in it. If it’s going to change, the people in it have to change first. . WE HAVE TO CHANGE. . So let your next thought be with love, just like that of our Maker. . That person whose lifestyle you don’t approve of? Love them anyway. Say hello or just give a simple wave. If God loves them, it should be shown in you as well. Then they may eventually look upon you as an example. Will they change? Maybe. Maybe not. It doesn’t matter. That’s God’s work, not ours. . That person who got the job they always wanted or the position you thought was yours? Celebrate with them anyway. Be genuine. Your turn will come. This isn’t a race. All of us should be looking for everyone to succeed. . That person who messed up in their life and has fallen? Extend a hand. Help them up. Pat them on the back. Let them know that this is only temporary and that things will get better. And then let that failure stay in the past. . It’s easy to hate. It’s easy to envy. It’s easy to criticize. But guess what? It’s also easy to love. . Hate never endures. But love always will. . #commonsenseaintcommon #love #loveenduresallthings #wearelove #wednesdaywisdom https://www.instagram.com/p/BnExflvhu2K/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=16co1exsfr93h

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Here is a thing that I think it is important to remember at times like this: You can’t fix everything. That’s okay. What you can do is look for the wrongs you can challenge and the rights you can reinforce within your reach; and do so when you encounter them. The big fights matter; but so do the small ones. Airlines challenged and refused to participate in Trump’s family separation policy because employees came to them concerned about distraught children on flights. Think about that. You may not have power and privilege on a large scale, but there’s likely a place where you’ve got SOMETHING, even if it’s just the ear of a colleague or a friend or a teacher. Use it. Wrap that scrap of power around your ideals like they’re fists; and let it help you help others batter down walls. Anyway, my point here is: It’s okay to care about things that aren’t the Big Thing. It’s okay to take action where you have access to the tools to act. In fact, I’d argue that it’s every bit as necessary–and as much of a moral obligation.

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Summer means poor children are not getting 2 free meals a day at school so if you’re able, please consider donating to your local food bank.

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Don't give all of your compassion away to others and leave none for yourself. #commonsenseaintcommon #fridaymotivation #selfcompassion http://onlinecounsellingcollege.tumblr.com/post/173352164288/how-to-develop-self-compassion

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What happens once you kill yourself? Because I'm ready to go.

You wanna know what happens once you kill yourself? Your mother comes home from work and finds her baby dead and she screams and runs over to you and tries to get you to wake up but you won’t and she keeps screaming and shaking you and her tears are dripping onto your face and your dad hears all the screaming and runs into the room and he can’t even speak because the child that he loved and the child that he watched grow up is gone forever and finally your little sister runs into the room to see what all the fuss is about and she sees you dead. The person she looked up to and loved. The person she bragged about to  her friends, the person she wanted to be just like when she grew up, the person that made her feel safe. But she’s never really going to get to grow up and smile and laugh and love because she’ll always be consumed with this feeling of missing you. And now there’s something missing from your family and they can barely look at each other anymore because everything reminds them of you but you’re gone and hurts more than anything. and you think that your mom never cared because she was always busy and yelling at you to finish your homework and clean your room and forgot to say I love you sometimes but really, she loved you more than anything and she doesn’t leave the house anymore, she can’t even get out of bed and she’s getting thinner and thinner because it’s too hard to eat. Your father had to quit his job and he doesn’t sleep anymore, every time he closes his eyes he sees his baby dead, and the image never goes away no matter how much alcohol he drinks. And at school your best friend sees that your seat is empty and she gets this sick feeling in her stomach and that’s when she hears the announcement. You killed yourself. And suddenly she’s screaming and crying in the middle of class and no one even bothers comforting because they’re all  busy sitting there staring at your empty seat with tears dripping down their cheeks and all she wants is for you to hug her and tell her it’s gonna be okay like you always did, but this time, you’re not there to do it, everything is dark now that you’re gone and her grades are slipping, she barely goes to school anymore and she ended up in hospital after taking too many pills because she wanted to see you again. the girls who used to make fun of the way you dressed feel their throats get tight, they don’t talk to each other anymore, they don’t talk to anyone, they’re all in therapy trying so hard not to blame themselves but nothing works. and your teacher who always gave you a hard time stares blankly at the wall, she quits her job a few days later. And then your boyfriend hears the news and he can’t breathe, he still calls you a lot just to hear your voice and he talks to you on facebook but you never message him back, he can’t fall in love again because every girl he meets reminds him of you, he’s never going to get over you, he loved you and he cries himself to sleep every night, hating himself and slicing his skin because he couldn’t save you and he’s never going to hold you in his arms or hear you laugh again. Now everyone who knew you, whether they were a big part of your life or someone you passed in the hallway a few times a week, they carry this aching feeling around inside them because you’re gone, and they miss you, and they don’t know why you left but it must’ve been their fault and they should’ve stopped you and they should’ve told you they loved you more and that feeling is never going to go away. And so you killed yourself

but you killed everyone else around you too. 

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Love defines us. What is in your definition? #commonsenseaintcommon #thursdaymotivation #love #quotestoliveby

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If you can be nothing else, be happy. #commonsenseaintcommon #wednesdaywisdom #be happy http://onlinecounsellingcollege.tumblr.com/post/171623116260/7-tips-for-happiness

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It took me a few days to really feel like posting this. I guess because that part of me in denial was hoping that this was some dream and that I'd wake up and hear your voice again. You prepared me for this, and though I accept it, it's still so hard not to miss you. The only comfort I can draw from this is that you're in Heaven now, with our loved ones and ancestors who I know beyond a doubt welcomed you home. I'll keep my promises to you because you're definitely going to be keeping an eye on all of us now. Thanks for all you did. It's your time to rest now. It'll be a long time before we see each other again, but that's okay because you'll always be in my heart. Bernadette Joseph, 1941-2018 #RestInPeace #GodHasYouNow #trusttheprocess

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THIS is why representation is important