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staticscreenwriting Ā· 6 years ago
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It sounds so sweet // Angel Reyes
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Synopsis: Lips of an Angel by Hinder is a cheesy song but it makes for a good story.
A/N: I have wanted to write about Angel since I watched the first episode. Please let me know your thoughts :) thanks.Ā 
I guess we never really moved on It's really good to hear your voice saying my name It sounds so sweet Coming from the lips of an angel
The wind is softly blowing through the curtains of the open window. The air is hot and sticky that night and Angel can hardly bear to sleep with even the sheets covering his body. His skin sticks to Biancaā€™s like theyā€™re one person instead of two and itā€™s driving him crazy. How is anyone supposed to sleep like this.
He thinks back to another hot night many summers ago with another girl. Only that was different because the girl was different. Back then he couldnā€™t get close enough and if it meant he was forever intertwined with her, he wouldā€™ve done it in a heartbeat just so he didnā€™t have to let go.
But that was another life. Things were different then. He was different then.
Thereā€™s no sleeping happening anytime soon so he entangles his limbs from Biancaā€™s, crawls out of the bed and grabs his phones and cigarettes.
Sitting on the front porch in only his boxers and a wifebeater shirt feels way better than being stuck to another person and covered by what felt like a shit ton of fabric.
He takes one puff of the cigarette, then another as he stares into the night sky and wonders. Angel will never let anyone know this because he has a reputation to uphold after all, but his mind works on overdrive sometimes. Like thereā€™s so many thoughts and theyā€™re all so loud and none of them make proper sense. And he canā€™t explain it either. EZ is the one with the photographic memory. The smart one. Heā€™s just ā€” just Angel.
(Y/N) always understood, even when he didnā€™t. And when she didnā€™t understand she was there for him anyway. To let him ramble or just hold him.
Itā€™s on cigarette number 2 that his phone starts to ring. Not the burner phone. His actual cellphone.
When he sees the name on the display he canā€™t suppress the chuckle leaving his lips. Itā€™s not one of amusement though. He thinks that maybe the universe is playing a trick on him or it wants to fuck him over. He doesnā€™t know.
Why today of all days sheā€™s calling him, he has no idea. There have been days where he hardly thought of her. So caught up in family shit and club business that there was no time to wallow in self pity in think back to the one meaningful relationship he ever had. The one he ruined for dumb and ultimately selfish reasons.
For a moment he thinks about ignoring the call, pretending like he didnā€™t hear it. But this is (Y/N), his (Y/N). Sheā€™s the one person outside of his family that can call him at any day of the year, at any time.
(Y/N) was, and he assumes still is, this wonderful warmth in his world. This bright light in the darkness. One good thing in a life that is so tainted by misery. By his mother dying, EZ getting locked up, his dad shutting everyone out. By all the things heā€™s seen and done with and for the club.
(Y/N) is that one spark that keeps reminding him there is good in the world. Even if it hasnā€™t been in his life for a few years now.
When he picks up, it feels like thereā€™s a knot in his tongue and heā€™s unable to say anything. Like some stupid teenager or something. Itā€™s ridiculous and heā€™s acknowledging that alright, but thatā€™s just the effect she has on him.
ā€œ Angel ? ā€œ itā€™s been too long since heā€™s heard her voice. It feels really good. Especially when sheā€™s saying his name. It sounds sweet. Like it comes straight from the heart. Thereā€™s no sultry promise of pleasure. No expectations. No disappointment, like when his father says it.
Itā€™s like it was some kind of ethereal being that softly lulled his name into the phone.
ā€œ Angel ? ā€œ he notices then, that he still hasnā€™t said a word. Heā€™s just too overcome with a mess of emotions to reply. It makes him feel so weak and out of control.
ā€œ Iā€™m sorry I called. I shouldnā€™t have called I ā€” ā€œ
ā€œ ā€” no itā€™s okay ā€œ.
Really itā€™s not. Those are not the boundaries he set when he broke up with her. He wanted to quit this relationship cold turkey. To spare her the heartbreak of having to see him chose the club over her. When he joined the MC he knew sheā€™d have to take be on the backburner for a while and she didnā€™t deserve that. She deserved the world. A world that was safe and happy. His was all but those things. And the last thing Angel ever wanted was to drag her into a life of constantly dancing on the tightrope between legality and crime.
And maybe, if heā€™s being completely honest with himself, maybe he also didnā€™t trust himself then. He was younger and more reckless and there were women at the club all but throwing themselves at him. He couldnā€™t even imagine the heartbreak he would cause (Y/N) if he ever as much as slipped up and touched another girl.
ā€œ Itā€™s so good to hear your voice ā€œ she says and Angel can tell sheā€™s been crying. It breaks his heart to think of her being sad. Thatā€™s all he ever wanted to shelter her from. Crying girls in itself he can hardly deal with, that is his soft spot for sure. But (Y/N) crying ? His girl crying ? That is an absolute no.
Only she isnā€™t his girl anymore. He has to remind himself of that.
ā€œ Honey, why are you crying, is everything okay? ā€œ itā€™s not like him to outright show that heā€™s concerned about someone, especially a girl. But this woman has been by his side when he was so close to the edge. There isnā€™t ever gonna be an instance where he doesnā€™t worry. Where he doesnā€™t care.
His heart is hers for the taking and he knows thatā€™s fucked up because heā€™s the one who took it away from her again. But it will always be hers and thatā€™s the sad truth of it all. So he buries the feelings deep down for no one to see and distracts himself with meaningless sex and fleeting flings with girls who are nice enough but donā€™t mean shit in the long run.
EZ doesnā€™t know that half of Angelā€™s heart is permanently missing because he let her go, pushed her away. His dad doesnā€™t either.
They donā€™t have to. EZ and Emily, thatā€™s the tragic love story of this family. The one that comes with longing glances and questions of what-if. Thatā€™s the Hollywood worthy tragedy being put on show for anyone to witness and wallow in pain with the protagonists.
Angel would suffer in silence while hoping that he made that right decision.
ā€œ I uh ā€” sorry Iā€™m calling so late. I just had a shit day at work and just went through some old pictures and came across some of us. I found one of us and EZ and Em and your dad. When they went to prom and your mom made us dress nice so weā€™d look good on a photo with them, do you remember ? ā€œ
Of course he remembers. Those were the days he was happiest. Those are the memories he goes back to when things get too overwhelming and sad and dark. When he hates himself too much for becoming such a bitter old fuck.
ā€œ Yeah. Of course I do. I looked ridiculous. ā€œ
ā€œ You looked handsome ā€œ
He blushes a little and immediately scolds himself for that. Heā€™s in an MC for fucks sake. Bikers donā€™t blush because girls call them handsome.
Only he does anyway.
Thereā€™s a moment of silence between them but even through the phone they can both feel just how heavy the air is. How many unspoken words are hanging there. How many feelings they both forbid themselves to feel.
His eyes wander towards the front door. Thereā€™s a girl in there who worships the ground he walks on. Who dotes on him like a fucking housewife. Itā€™s not fair to her to do this. But itā€™s not fair to lie to her either. To pretend like heā€™s perfectly in love and satisfied and happy when heā€™s not.
ā€œ Angel ? ā€œ
ā€œ Sorry It's kinda hard to talk right now. I gotta whisper 'cause I can't be too loud ā€œ.
She takes a moment to reply and he hates himself even more now.
ā€œ Is there ā€” are you having a girl over ? ā€œ
Whatā€™s he supposed to say ? No ? That would be a lie ? Yes ? Thatā€™s just gonna hurt her. But heā€™s never been a liar. Not to the people he loves most at least.
ā€œ Kinda yeah ā€œ
ā€œ You seeing someone ? ā€œ
ā€œ Mmh ā€œ
ā€œ Oh ā€œ
ā€œ Yeah ā€œ
ā€œ Does she know you have an ex-wife ? ā€œ
ā€œ Wife. Youā€™re still my wife. ā€œ he doesnā€™t really know why it means so much to him to set that fact straight, but it does. It means everything.
ā€œ Wife. So does she ? ā€œ
ā€œ Nah. I donā€™t think she has a clue ā€œ
And then she laughs and itā€™s like a million suns rising at once and that stupid butterfly metaphor finally makes sense. God, heā€™s missed her so much.
ā€œ I guess we never really moved on, have we ? ā€œ
ā€œ No ā€œ heā€™s never going to but she doesnā€™t need to know that. Maybe it just takes her some time to forget him. That would be the ideal situation, he thinks. For her at least. To forget him and start a life she deserves with a man who can give her more than Angel could ever imagine giving to her.
He remembers one time he saw her at a grocery store with some guy who looked like he was as rich as he was cocky. They had an awkward conversation and the dude clearly didnā€™t like the way the two were still so familiar with each other. He started a huge fight outside of the store. Angel wanted to step in then but it wasnā€™t his place then and (Y/N) managed alright by herself, getting into her car and leaving the guy stranded on the curb. She never needed his help and yet he always offered because thatā€™s what good husbands do.
ā€œ Ā Hey uh ā€” about that rich kid I saw you with that one time. Does he know you're talking to me? Will this start a fight? Cause if it does, just let me know. Iā€™ll teach that dude some manners. Tell him how to fucking treat a woman ā€œ.
She laughs again. His heart grows 3 sizes.
ā€œ Angel, there is no ā€˜heā€™ anymore. I went on a few dates with him. The last time I saw him was that day when I left him at the grocery store. He was controlling and mean and he was jealous of you ā€œ
ā€œ Jealous of me ? Why would a rich boy be jealous of me ? I mean, I know Iā€™m good looking but still ā€œ
ā€œ Because I love you and I will never love him ā€œ.
Heā€™s not sure if thatā€™s the moment he dies or actually starts to live. He knows his mom loved him. He knows EZ loves him. Most of the time he assumes his dad loves him. And for a long time he was sure of the fact that (Y/N) loved him. But that was the past. He thought that this was well over. With how he has treated her and all. With the pushing away. The no contact.
And yet after all their love apparently persisted.
Maybe they werenā€™t the tragic love story. Maybe they were the one that would last in the end.
ā€œ You know, I dreamt of you the other day. And no it was not a sex dream ā€œ
ā€œ Were we fighting giants squids again ? ā€œ she asks, laughter clouding her words.
ā€œ Nah. No squids this time. ā€œ
He also misses this about her. He could be so silly with her. Never annoying or dumb. With her it was endearing. Itā€™s like for a short time he could shed the tough outer shell that has been built over time and just be dorky and fun. Like he got to be a kid again.
ā€œ Was just you and I on a bike driving along the coast. Wasnā€™t anything special .ā€
ā€œ That sounds lovely ā€œ
ā€œ Yeah it does, doesnā€™t itā€
ā€œ Angel ā€œ her voice is serious again and it scares him a little. ā€œ I know why you broke up with me. I know that you thought that pushing me away and getting out of the relationship, the marriage, was gonna make me chase a dream that I didnā€™t even really have. Something you thought was bigger than you. Bigger than what we had and could have. Youā€™ve done this with EZ before. You do it a lot. But maybe for once you should stop and think about what you deserve and that maybe you are the dream Iā€™m chasing. Let yourself be happy for once. ā€œ
ā€œ I donā€™t deserve you ā€œ
ā€œ Yes you fucking do ! Angel I love you more than I have ever loved another person in my entire life. That has been a fact for years and itā€™s still a fact. It kills me to know that you deny yourself this happiness because you donā€™t think youā€™re worthy. Which isnā€™t true but even if it was. Suck it up, man. Some things you donā€™t have to earn. Some things you are just given. No fees. Nothing asked for in exchange. I love you. I love you still ā€œ.
Thereā€™s a girl inside his house, inside his bed. Sheā€™s tangled in his sheets and wearing his shirt. He has gorgeous eyes and luscious curls and a great smile.
And as he walks through the door and into the bedroom he knows that breaking that girls heart might just be the first thing heā€™ll ever do right in his life.
Her door is cherry red, like the lipstick marks she used to leave on his cheek. The ones EZ and his dad would always tease him about. The ones Angel wore like a trophy.
When he knocks, his mind is silent but his heart is beating a thousand miles an hour.
It doesnā€™t take a minute for her to open the door and be in his arms and my god, sheā€™s so warm and soft and familiar.
And he still doesnā€™t think he deserves even a second of her time, an ounce of her love. But if sheā€™s willing to give, who is he to deny ?
Her lips on his is a feeling so familiar and comfortable and yet so exciting still. He never wants to stop feeling this way.
ā€œ You wanna come in ? ā€œ she asks jokingly after they pull away, having to breath after all.
ā€œ Yeah. Yeah I do. And I never wanna say goodbye ā€œ
ā€œ You know what ? ā€œ she says and placed another soft kiss on his lips ā€œ maybe you donā€™t have to. ā€œ
The wind is softly blowing through the curtains of the open window. The air is hot and sticky that night and Angel can hardly bear to sleep with even the sheets covering his body. (Y/N) is cuddled into his side, her skin sticking to his like glue. Angel looks down at her, places a kiss on her head and pulls her even closer.
Maybe sometimes weā€™re granted a little spark of light in times of darkness. Maybe without being deserving of them. Without having done anything to earn them. Maybe we only get them for a little while.
Maybe forever.
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pantodinamos-blog Ā· 6 years ago
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"you have to make it back. you just have to."
(Ā  @smcshĀ / @chrismashĀ  )
Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  WORDS PIERCED HIS SUBTLE FLEXOR, reminiscing of a tight knot. His respiratory lugs halted the normalcy of breathing, offering the essence of betrayal ā€” a sudden casualty about to transpire. But alas, a jolt of nerves and sheer resoluteness brought him back to pragmatism. His pattern of respiring resumed to a heavy one; with deep inhalations and exhalations taking place. Exhaustion was consuming his fatigue subsistance, notwithstanding the sculpture of stalwartness remaining towering. He knew ā€” Oh, he knew, that his limit was bound to be reached and resume to the lanky caricature of actuality that he is. (Ā  That is, if he were to remain aliveĀ  ) In which in that case, that would be an argumentative thing to take into consideration, especially with the circumstance taking place at this moment. That would be both a blessing and a curse for miscellaneous reasons that their analyzation had little importance right now. Other things held uttermost significance.
Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ineluctably, he couldnā€™t help it but tilt his head, as identical nuances of sapphore, constantly being hollowed, would glace at the sight of the youth incarnated; No. ā€”- There was something else. Something beyond imagination and comprehension. It was something that raised the element of unpredictability on a high scale; it was another figure; one that brought a gargantuan amount of familiarity. A recognizable one that appeared to be aetherial, nay. Big and bright blue complexions accompanied with a rose shade dusted upon cheeks, blond and silky strands that were always disarrayed, and of course ā€” a smile. A smile that was very distinctive. A smile that illustrated strength, confidence, determination ā€” as well as concealing pain and vulnerability.Ā A frame depicting a youthful individual that holds aspirations greater than life itself. A young boy that was given nothing yet wishes to offer everything. To be acknowledged as someone important in this world; a symbolic figure. A symbol of peace.
Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  That boyā€™s name was Toshinori Yagi.
Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Perhaps this was a monadical way of life showcasing some final moments of his past; a vow to never forget where he came from and what he had underwent through. Or maybe this was an illusion performed by a mastermind to complicate things; a perfect distraction. But in the end, it didnā€™t truly matter. Perhaps this was for the better; his life is flashing right in front of his eyes. He knew, that he didn't have much time left in his body and soul. Thus, he had to act fast and end this evilness once and for all.
Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  And yet, his enormously built legs refused to move forward. He was standing like an unimpeded obstacle. He was still staring at the sight of his own self during childhood ā€” slowly evaporating like smoke of a cigarette. Or more likely; altering its shape entirely. Taking a different formation in which again ā€” he was very well acquainted with. There was no longer his own quirkless self, but rather, another young individuality. One that he deemed as the one to inherit what he was once given.Ā One that will be recognized as someoneĀ meritoriousĀ and necessary for this world. One that responds to the name of Izuku Midoriya; an absolute reminiscence of his past self, manifested upon his eyesight. A timid yet brave frame with disheveled evergreen locks, deep green irises, numerable frecknles ornamenting cheeks ā€” but there was no formation of lips in an upward curve; there was no smile plastered upon the youthā€™s face. Lieu, it was the opposite; divulging a mixture of disheartenment, anguish, sadness and overtly, fear. The fear of losing a meaningful presence like the gallantry personified. The fear of losing the beacon of hope. The fear of losing someone significant. Toshinori knew ā€” and had the same fear; to lose the most important people in his life. Therefore, he shall become a shield to provide protection and would gladly sacrifice his life, if deemed necessary. For the betterment of humanity, he will gladly lay his life down and become a step for the upcoming generation to overcome. And that boy; that particular boy was no exception to this rule.
Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  But before the omnipotence proceeds any further, he had to do one last thing. Henceforth, his feet finally began moving, having the shorter facade at his destination. Moments thereafter he would cease his pattern of walking. Distinguishable canvas unveiled nothing but a customary expression; an undaunted attitude, offering traces of assurance. A vaunted trait of his that he has attained throughout the years. But was that really the case for this situation? Could his so - called everlasting smile of his provide some security and aleviation? A question that seemed rhetorical, almost ā€” with the obvious answer demonstrated upon his view. He knew that words of solace would be meaningless. The current sight was the actualization of a nightmare, for a boy like him. Young Midoriya had to stay strong, andĀ All Might, alongside the one behind such persona known as Toshinori Yagi, had to complete such task. For he is here, in the final moments as the Symbol of Peace. And so, he extended two vigorous arms, consequently encircling the significantly shorter facade, eventually bringing him closer ā€” bringing him into an embrace. With one calloused palm he would pat the boyā€™s back in a biddable and repetitive manner, providing some relief and comfort; how absurd, considering the situation that is bound to take place. But it was unavoidable, nonetheless. And of course, the silence was about to be eviscerated by his own deep voice.
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Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  ā› Though as much as I want to confirm your words, I cannot make false promises either. My own weakness doesnā€™t allow me to keep such promise. And I am truly sorry for this. I am truly sorry that you had to see this. āœ
Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  His voice halted instantaneously. He has understood the toughness; Pragmatically speaking, there was no easy or convenient route to choose from. He would permit a heavy sigh to eschew subtle lips that had just parted, as he was about to offer continuance of his incoming monologue of a response. De facto, such was the cruelty of reality. Furthermore, he had to be quick ā€” he could sense habitual steam emitting from his enormous existence, indicating his limit to be reached soon.Ā 
Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  ā› ā€”- Unfortunately, I have to go. But before I do that, I need to get a few things out of my chest, since my time has come. My time has come and itā€™s time for someone else to take my spot. And that someone ā€” that person, is you, young Midoriya. You ā€” the timid and kind boy, with a great aspiration in life. You, a boy who dreams of becoming the greatest Hero ever. You, the boy that I deemed worthy of becoming my successor. You, the one that is going to surpass me, eventually. You, Midoriya Izuku.Ā Thanks to you, I now know that I will march forward without any regrets. Thanks to you, I know what my role is. āœ
Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Another pause, in an attempt for his cerebrum to collect the appropriate words in order to form concise sentences. But laconism was far from being presented here.
Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  ļæ½ļæ½ Ā  Ā  ā› Words cannot describe how thankful I am to you. How thankful I am for having you in my life. From the day I encountered you, up to his day. Thanks to you, I was able to gain a new pespective of life. I was able to remember who I used to be and what my role is. You are a great reminiscence of what I used to be, and your actions helped me in reminding who I was and what I wanted to be. Thanks to you, I realized my need to live.Ā You became the reason for me to survive and to live.
Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  I wonā€™t lie ā€” I was expecting for this moment to come. I wish there was a way to prevent all of this, but I know ā€” we both know, that this was about to happen. I cannot deny this any longer. But this is fine.Ā 
Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  From the minute I witnessed your courageous act of heroism back then ā€” I knew that choosing you as the one to pass the torch to, was the right choice. I knew in my heart that you were the one to inherit One for All, and become the one that will be celebrated as the greatest Hero, and someone that would extinguish malevolence once and for all. You will become someone important. You already are. To me, my boy.
Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  You see ā€” youā€™re not just a student of mine that I value wholeheartedly. You are more than that. You are more than just my successor. You are more than just the upcoming holder of this quirk. You are more than a great Hero. You are like a son to me. Like a child of my own. Quite bizarre, right? Even so, I thank you for that from the bottom of my heart. You made me experience things that I considered unimaginable and unachievable. And yet ā€” you made them a reality. You made me experience in a way what fatherhood looks like. Heh ā€” I know this is not the right moment to talk about such things, but better late than never, right? You know,
Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā Ā  Ā  Iā€™m so proud of you.Ā 
Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  You are not perfect, and you donā€™t have to be perfect. You are such an amazing young man that I feel honored in becoming part in your life. Your existence was truly the greatest gift that I have ever received, and I couldnā€™t be more grateful for that. So thank you, my boy. Thank you for becoming part of my life. Thank you for helping me regain my will to live. And If I have one regret, it would be not being able to see you becoming the greatest Hero ever. But this is for the better. āœ
Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  It took him a moment to realize the salty liquid substance that had morphed in the corner of his eyes, is now strolling through the pores of his face. Another deep exhalation took place, as he mustered enough willpower to separate himself from the youngster, completely. He inclined his head at an opposite direction, as his bulky structure would follow suit ā€” displaying the promptitude of facing the enemy. Illustrating heroism, within a figure bathed in diverse and bright pigments ā€“ with navy blue standing at the most prominent one, accompanied with bright red, vivid yellow, and pure white.An apparel depicting an era. Golden Age. An era that is soon going to end. But before he shall charge forward, his voice was about to escape for one last time.
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Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  ā› So, change that frown, already. Those who have a smile on their faces are the strongest. And you are strong. Remember those words ā€” not just from a Hero known as All Might, but rather, from an old man named Toshinori Yagi. A bright future awaits you. And itā€™s up to you to keep it shining. I believe in you. And Iā€™ll be watching you from somewhere else, hopefully. So,Ā It is fine. And you know why?
Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā Ā  Itā€™s because you are here.Ā  āœ
Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  ā€˜Ā  The torch has been passed on to you. And now itā€™s my time to lay off my costume and boots, and watch the Hero named Deku, celebrated as the greatest one. The beginning of a new tale.Ā ā€˜
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ahmerjohnny-blog Ā· 7 years ago
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Sorry about those texts I sent you last night, my phone was drunk.
I want someone to give me a Loan and then leave me Alone.
The most powerful words other than I LOVE YOU is ā€œSalary is Creditedā€. (Best Whatsapp Status)
My bed is always extra comfortable when I need to get out of it in the morning.
I hate people who steal my ideas before I think of them.
I love my six pack so much, I protect it with a layer of fat.
You can never buy Loveā€¦Ā But still, you have to pay for itā€¦
Whoever says ā€œGood Morningā€ on Mondayā€™s deserves to get slapped.
C.L.A.S.S- come late and start sleeping.Ā  (Best Whatsapp Status)
Running away does not help you with your problems unless you are fat.
If time does not wait for you, donā€™t worry. Just remove the battery from the clock and enjoy life.
Try to say the letter M without your lips touching.
I used to like my neighbors until they put a password on their Wi-Fiā€¦
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The family is a haven in a heartless world.
I believe the world is one big family, and we need to help each other.
Family makes you who you are and arenā€™t.
The love of a family is lifeā€™s greatest blessing.
The family knows your flaws but loves you anyway.
One-sided expectations can mentally destroy you.
I love you..more than youā€™ll ever know.
You are my favorite Daydream. (Best Whatsapp Status)
Do an act of kindness. Help one person smile.
A friend is someone who knows all about you and still loves you.
Trust me I am a liar.
You are the keeper of my heartā€¦
Itā€™s fun being a kid. (Best Whatsapp Status)
Time is precious. Waste it wisely
Good night my friend.I wish you sweet dreams and peaceful night.
Good Morning wishing you a day full of joyful moments.
Iā€™m actually not funny. Iā€™m just really mean and people think Iā€™m joking.
Every day is a second chance.
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Try and fail, but donā€™t fail to try.
Friction is a drag.
Status loadingā€¦ā€¦
How to write my status?
Scratch Here to see my status.
Not always ā€œAvailableā€.. try your Luckā€¦
I will win, Not immediately But Definitely.ā€™
Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will.
You cannot stop the waves but you can learn to surf.
If you want to make your dreams come true, The first thing you have to do is wake up. (Best Whatsapp Status)
The greatest advantage of speaking the truth is that you donā€™t have to remember what you said.
I am not failedā€¦ My success is just postponed.
Nothing is over until you stop trying.
Hey, there WhatsApp is using me.
I donā€™t care how poor a man is; if he has a family, heā€™s rich. One day you will do things for me that you hate. That is what it means to be family.
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Remember: someone is happy with less than you have.
Every new day is another chance to change your life.
Control Your Anger. It is One Letter Away From Danger.
Face your problems donā€™t Facebook your problems.
Love is like war. Easy to begin but very hard to stop.
When you see a person without a smile, give them yours.
Everything begins with an idea.
Friendship exists but real is rare.
Love is precious if your love is your family.
I fell in love the way you fall asleep: slowly, and then all onceā€¦
We loved with a love that was more than love.
Love conquers all.
Love is real, real is love. (Best Whatsapp Status)
We accept the love we think we deserve.
Come live in my heart and pay no rent.
We were together. I forget the rest.
Love is the greatest refreshment in life.
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There is no remedy for love but to love more.
Love is a great beautifier.
The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources.
I sustain myself with the love of family.
A family is a place where minds come in contact with one another.
You donā€™t choose your family. They are Godā€™s gift to you, as you are to them.
The family is not an important thing, itā€™s everything. Family means no one gets left behind or forgotten.
The family is one of natureā€™s masterpieces.
The family is the most important thing in the world.
A happy family is but an earlier heaven.
The family is what works. (Best Whatsapp Status)
Love has no age, no limit, and no death.
I am pretty confident that you can make it.Good luck
Wow, who knew life could be this amazingā€¦
If you never try, youā€™ll never know.
No one knows what he can do until he tries.
Love your enemies.Itā€™ll confuse them.
While thereā€™s life, thereā€™s HOPE.
Donā€™t be afraid of fear let it be afraid of you.
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You can never buy Loveā€¦ But still, you have to pay for it.
Totally available!! Please disturb me!!
I need Six months of vacation, Twice a year
Time, you canā€™t keep it, but you can spend it.
Good friends are like stars. you don t always see them. but you know they are there! (Best Whatsapp Status)
If you ever lose my trust, you probably will never get it back.
I am sorry for doing wrongā€¦
For every minute you are angry you lose sixty seconds of happiness.
The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention.
Every act of kindness benefits the giver, as well as the receiver.
Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.
To be kind is good. To be kind without expecting anything in return is better. (Best Whatsapp Status)
A part of kindness consists in loving people more than they deserve.
No one has ever become poor by giving.
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Never lose a chance of saying a kind word.
I believe in you so much. I hope you do too. Good luck!
The best friend is someone who loves you when you forget to love yourself.
Speak only when you feel your words are better than silence!
Iā€™m not lazy, Iā€™m just in my energy saving mode.
Lifeā€™s greatest happiness is to be convinced we are loved.
If you canā€™t admit when youā€™re wrong, youā€™ll never learn from your mistakes. (Best Whatsapp Status)
I Feel Iā€™m missing, something in my life these days.
Iā€™m sick and tired of being strongā€¦
Hello, where are you guysā€¦ I am still here
I am always with youā€¦ good night friends.
Friendship doubles your joy & divides your sorrow.
I keep missing you, simply because I love you.
No one is perfect understanding is important!
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Strength is nothing more than how well we hide the pain.
Experience is the name every one gives to their mistakes.
To love and be loved is the great happiness of existence.
Donā€™t lose hope. When the sun goes down, the stars come out.
Stand up for what is right. Even if you are standing alone.
Love can make you do things that you never thought possible.
Without you, I have nothing. But with you, I have everything.
A meaningful silence is always better than meaningless words.
Love is a state of mind which has nothing to do with the mind.
My life isnā€™t perfect, but it does have perfect moments. (Best Whatsapp Status)
Live your every day of life like its the last day of your life.
Failure is always temporary, only giving up makes it permanent.
Nothing is IMPOSSIBLE, The word itself says Iā€™M POSSIBLE.
Impossible only means you havenā€™t found the solution yet.
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Keep smiling, it makes people wonder what youā€™re up to.
If you cannot solve it, it is not a problem, Itā€™s reality.
Letā€™s tell our families and friends how much we love them.
Every new day gives new things and there we create new memories.
Trust is like paper once crumpled it can never be perfect again.
Be patient. The lessons you learn today will benefit you tomorrow.
Forgive others, if you want to be forgiven in your critical times.
God gives gives gives and forgives. People get get get and forget.
Some lessons canā€™t be taught, they simply have to be learned.
The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts.
Itā€™s amazing how few pictures can bring back so many memories.
If you donā€™t understand my silence, how will you understand my words?
Stay committed to your decisions, but stay flexible in your approach.
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Knowledge will give you power, but character respect.
Where words fail, music speaks.
I love you yesterday I love you still, I always haveā€¦. I always will
Hope you feel a little better every day.
Your friendship is priceless & precious to me.
Donā€™t settle for good. Demand Great!
I canā€™t see my self without you.
Sorry means nothing without the actions to back it up
No, I am not okay? I miss you. (Best Whatsapp Status)
Love in Life, Make the life beautifulā€¦
My children are a blessing and they make my life worth living!
I am always with youā€¦good night
Iā€™d like my mornings better if my mornings started with you.
Father is the one who sacrifices everything for the happiness of his child.
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I was reminded that my blood type is Be Positive.
We are born of love; Love is our mother.
People come and goā€¦the best will stay.
Iā€™m thankful for every moment.
Iā€™m not perfect, I am original.
Life is too short. Donā€™t waste it reading my status.
All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make, the better.
Time is the coin of life. Only you can determine how it will be spent.
Pretty words are not always true and true words are not always pretty. (Best Whatsapp Status)
Acting is a total physical, emotional sensation.
During last 5 minutes of examination, every student gets a supernatural power.
The greatest remedy for anger is the delay.
We cannot command Nature except by obeying her.
There is no limit to the power of loving.
I shut my eyes in order to see.
Sadly, itā€™s much easier to create a desert than a forest.
Smile in the mirror. Do that every morning and youā€™ll start to see a big difference in your life.
Because of your smile, you make life more beautiful.
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You donā€™t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.
Good decisions come from experience, and experience comes from bad decisions.
Choose to be happy.
Diets are hard because I get hungry.
To talk without thinking first is just like to shoot without aimingā€¦
Freedom is not a license to do everythingā€¦
Am quitting Facebook to face my books.
When people expect you to fail, prove them wrong.
He stole my heartā€¦ So, I stole his last name.
You never understand it until you experience it.
When words fail, tears speak.
Life is not a bed of red roses
The best way to die is to live.
Life is Short ā€“ Talk Fast!
Life is Short ā€“ Chat Fast!
Love never fails. We fail to love.
Life is simple if we are simple.
Dreamlike there is no tomorrow.
You may delay, but time will not.
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I wish I have a friend like me.
Iā€™m soo poorā€¦ I canā€™t even pay attention
Sleeping to forget some things..!!
Getting angry doesnā€™t solve Anything. (Best Whatsapp Status)
Well Done Is Better Than Well Saidā€¦
Iā€™m missing something in my life these days
They ignore you until they need you
My silence is just another word for pain
Keep smiling and forget the sadness.
Iā€™m invisible until someone needs me.
Smile and no one will see how broken you are inside.
If it still hurts, you still care..!!
Honesty is the best gift you can give.
Why is it so EASY to fail but so HARD to SUCCEED?
I am in a relationship with studies and itā€™s complicated.
The goal of education is to replace an empty mind with an open mind.
An My dream is to be your dream.
Sometimes you just need to maintain a distance to keep them close to you.
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sarahburness Ā· 7 years ago
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Longing for Silence in a Noisy World: How I Found Myself (and Peace) in Stillness
ā€œSilence is not the absence of something but the presence of everything.ā€ ~Gordon Hempton
Years ago, when I first started my emotional healing journey, I was longing to reconnect with who I truly was and free my mind of all the paralyzing thoughts and feelings that were wrecking my well-being and happiness.
After months of finding new ways to improve my life, I finally felt happy. I was healthy and fulfilled and knew exactly what I wanted out of life.
I decluttered my personal space from unwanted things and people, completely changed my morning routine, and finally started living in the moment. Life was good and complete.
Until I would hit a roadblock.
Unplanned circumstances, stressful situations, and loud noises in crowded places would trigger emotions of resentment and annoyance.
The pressure of constant automatic speaking, my voice echoing in my head rethinking what I said and dwelling on what didnā€™t sound the way I wanted it to, kept me restless and agitated. I was also highly sensitive to negativity and judgment from others, and that influenced how I dealt with a particular moment.
Thatā€™s when it hit me: Even after all the progress, when I thought that I had finally started living the way I wanted, I still felt anxious and easily irritated by my daily life. While I thought that I knew myself well, I had yet to learn where the frustration was coming from and what was causing me to feel stressed.
Naturally, as an introvert, I longed for quiet time, away from the world, in silence.
As a child, I would spend hours writing and reading in my secret hideouts, in complete solitude. It was in my nature, who I truly was. But as I grew up, things changed. The noise of everyday life was too loud, and I needed to find a way to create calm in my daily environment.
Still, no matter how hard I tried to bring silence back into my life, I saw it as a defeat.
I was fighting the urge to accept it. I was taught not to recognize the value of silence, and I believed that quiet meant wrong.
This is true for so many of us. Instead of understanding and accepting ourselves the way we are, we go through life thinking that something is wrong with us because we donā€™t fit into the societyā€™s norm of what is ā€œsocially acceptable.ā€
Later on, after analyzing myself further, it became clear to me that what was causing uneasiness had nothing to do with external influences but rather with how I filtered information and what I allowed to come through to me.
I found myself programming my responses based on other peopleā€™s level of comfort, because I didnā€™t want to upset anyone. And instead of focusing on my needs, I worried about what others would think.
I bogged my brain down with endless problems, worries, and self-sabotaging thoughts that ultimately made me feel anxious and stressed.
In situations where I needed to stand up for myself, I would instead back down and do nothing, thinking that if I failed to comply, I would be criticized and rejected. This was especially true in a toxic relationship with a person whose influence was detrimental to my well-being.
And though I forced myself to stop withdrawing from the world that wanted me to talk constantly, I longed for silence that would help me heal.
Thatā€™s when I realized that the silence I craved more than anything was the silence I had already experienced as a child. So, I returned to practices that brought me back to the energizing, much needed moments of stillness.
Writing in my journal helped quiet down my thoughts and feelings of irritation. I found meditation helpful in preparing for a busy day ahead. I learned that staying away from the noise that was exhausting, both physically and mentally, helped me hear myself better.
Even though it took months to master the incredible power of silence, this restorative practice allowed me to always be in control of the noise around me, having the power to never let it get through to me.
The invigorating silence became a regular part of my life. It helped me understand who Iā€™ve always been and free my mind of meaningless thoughts, opinions, and beliefs.
By silencing my speech, I experienced a sense of enhanced awareness and steadiness, which changed my perspective on things that had previously caused me unnecessary stress.
During this time, I recognized that Iā€™d often spoken out of fear, because I constantly felt the need to explain myself. And although Iā€™ve always been protective of my time, I never knew how to guard it fully, so I would let others steal away the moments I needed just for myself. This would make me feel anxious because I found it hard to say no to the things I didnā€™t want to do, and Iā€™d then inevitably feel resentment toward myself.
Practicing silence taught me that silence isnā€™t uncomfortable, and that pausing for a few seconds before saying yes gives me a chance to connect with what I want and need.
It helped me realize that people only understand from their level of perception, so I stopped justifying my actions and choices. I stopped telling people more than they needed to know and kept my privacy sacred. I realized that when I stopped talking I was able to hear what my heart was telling me.
And it wasnā€™t just my voice I silenced; I also learned to silence my judgment. When I stopped judging people and situations, I surrendered my ego. I realized that no matter how much I tried to have things my way, I was bound for disappointment, so I learned to let go of the outcome.
This profound experience helped me to develop patience and understanding for peopleā€™s reactions and situations I encountered. I learned to control the way in which I responded to challenges and negativity around me.
At the time, I traveled often for work and remember experiencing countless delays at the airport due to bad weather conditions. I witnessed raging passengers lashing out on ground personnel in the most outrageous manner. I, too, would let unnecessary stress build up instead of accepting that this kind of situation was out of my control and recognizing that I could choose to stay calm and look for alternative responses.
Staying silent and observant broadened my perspective and helped me monitor my thoughts in order to understand situations better. This practice has brought an immense peace to my everyday life, helping me embrace patience and stay mindful toward myself and others.
While I understand that there will always be people I donā€™t agree with, I know that being judgmental is hurtful and unnecessary, and it takes away the positive energy that could be turned into something meaningful.
It certainly doesnā€™t feel good to be judged, so who gives me the right to judge others?
This realization helped me decide to stop gossiping. Each time Iā€™d find myself in such a situation, I would tactfully change the course of conversation by bringing the person who initiated the gossip in the spotlight. People love to talk about themselves, and this has given me an opportunity to learn more about them and focus not only on the words they say but on their whole being and behavior.
When I stopped talking about the people I disliked, I moved on to the areas of my life that needed love and attention. I started focusing on my health, happiness, and personal growth. I chose to exchange the emotions of anger and resentment for feelings of love and acceptance.
Silencing my need to be judgmental also helped me to let go of the negative thoughts without getting emotionally attached. So, every time Iā€™d encounter such a thought I would put it in writing. Iā€™d let myself become aware of it, but wouldnā€™t let it overcome me and ruin the moment I was in. It helped me silence my emotions of fear and anger by staying observant and understanding why and when they reappeared.
We waste so much time on nonsense we donā€™t need to hear. We talk when we donā€™t have to because we are afraid of being misunderstood.
Let peace and quiet become your priority. Acknowledge the noise around you but donā€™t try to fight it. When you accept that there will always be noise in your life, youā€™ll understand how easy it is to control it. Because there is always a way to turn it off.
You can switch off the blithering noise of your car radio, put your phone on silent, and turn off the notifications. You can stop reading the news and limit the time you spend on social media. You can stop listening to what you donā€™t want to hear.
And when you find it hard to escape the noise around you, start writing. When your brain is overloaded with information and longing for rest, help it by jotting down your thoughts, emotions, and ideas and unload some burdens, leaving room for it to relax and rejuvenate.
When you find silence, you find inner peace.
ā€œSilence isnā€™t empty, itā€™s full of answers.ā€ Can you hear it?
About Tee R. Sebastian
An avid world traveler, Tee has found a sense of freedom and self-appreciation while wandering. She is the founder ofĀ GrowBrilliant, a blog that focuses on self-care, personal growth, and self-awareness. Through her writing, she helps introverted women gain confidence, discover who they truly are, and fall in love with their extraordinary traits. You can download herĀ free daily self-care journal here.
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psychotherapyconsultants Ā· 7 years ago
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Feeling Disconnected in Your Relationship? Hereā€™s How to Reconnect
Love is cultivated during the grind of everyday life.
By Kyle Benson
What can you do right now to make your relationship more romantic? You could get your wife a diamond necklace. Or maybe you could buy her the Mercedes dream car sheā€™s always wanted. Sounds like a good idea, right?
But letā€™s suppose that you havenā€™t asked your wife a question in five years, so you fail at Love Maps. Or while you are out on a double date with friends and your wife starts telling a story, you say, ā€œThatā€™s a good story, but you always tell it wrong. Let me tell it.ā€ So you fail at showing her fondness and admiration.
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Later that night she excitedly plops down next to you on the couch and shows you a picture of a romantic getaway in Italy.
ā€œIsnā€™t this romantic?ā€
You respond, ā€œWill you be quiet? Iā€™m trying to read here!ā€
So you fail at turning towards her when she tries to connect with you.
Now reconsider that necklace and new car. Is that going to rekindle the romance? I donā€™t think so. Sheā€™ll probably throw the necklace on the ground and use the new Mercedes to drive over it a few times for good measure.
The Micro-Moments of Love
Culture has distorted what makes passion sizzle in a marriage. Advertisements convey the message that a romantic getaway or expensive jewelry is the way to a womanā€™s heart, but I find the dull moments of relationships are the most significant of all.
There is profound drama in the micro-moments of love. The time when Jack and Susan have dinner together and talk about their days rather than watch TV in silence. Or how Kevin and Kris tenderly touch each other as they pass in the kitchen.
Love is cultivated during the grind of everyday life. Itā€™s the seemingly meaningless little moments of connection that are the most meaningful of all.
In relationships, people offer what Dr. John Gottman calls a ā€œbidā€ for each otherā€™s attention, affection, or support. This can be as insignificant as ā€œplease cut the carrotsā€ to something as significant as helping a partner deal with the struggles of an aging parent. In these moments, we have a choice to turn towards our partner or away from them. If we turn towards our partner, we build trust, emotional connection, and a passionate sex life.
As loopy as it may sound, the passion of romance is enhanced in the supermarket. In the seemingly unrelated relationship question, ā€œDo we need milk?ā€ The reply, ā€œI canā€™t remember. Iā€™ll grab some just in caseā€ makes a world of difference rather than apathetically shrugging your shoulders.
Dr. John Gottman discovered that couples who divorced an average of 6 years after their wedding turned toward each other 33 percent of the time in his lab, while the couples who were together after 6 years turned toward each other 86 percent of the time. Thatā€™s a big difference.
The #1 things couples fight about is not about money or in-laws or sex. According to Dr. Gottman, most arguments in relationships are about a failure to connect emotionally.
The Emotional Bank Account
Every time you and your partner turn towards each other, you make a deposit into what Dr. John Gottman calls the Emotional Bank Account. Every connected moment in your relationship builds up a savings of love that can be used during hard times.
If a couple has more positive deposits than negative, they are less likely to distrust each other during hard times. But if their Emotional Bank Account is in debt of disconnection, then trust and intimacy erode away.
Hereā€™s how to reconnect with your partner in three steps by investing in your Emotional Bank Account.
1. Accept Bids for Connection.
Dr. Gottman says that ā€œcouples often ignore each otherā€™s emotional needs out of mindlessness, not malice.ā€ The first step to feeling more connected with your partner is to recognize how vital these micro-moments are. This is important not only for the trust in your marriage but for romance and intimacy as well.
The simple shift of not taking everyday interactions for granted can do wonders for a marriage. Helping out with work around the house is likely to do far more for your relationship than a two-week vacation in Tahiti.
Sometimes we miss bids because our partner says it in a negative way. For example, Kim says to her husband, ā€œit never occurs to you to empty the dishwasher, does it?ā€ James doesnā€™t hear her bid (ā€œplease unload the dishwasherā€). Instead, he hears criticism, the first of the Four Horsemen. Itā€™s not surprising when he replies in a defensive manner.
If James would have said, ā€œOh, youā€™re right. Iā€™m sorry,ā€ and then emptied the dishwasher, he would have scored brownie points and maybe even a sheepish smile from his wife as she realized her tone was unnecessary.
Before you reply defensively to your partner, pause for a second and look for the bid in their words. If you feel bids are constantly wrapped in criticism in your relationship, Iā€™d recommend reading page 162 in The Seven Principles For Making Marriage Work.
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2. Understand Each Otherā€™s Love Maps.
Often times couples assume their partner feels heard and known. The secret to understanding your partner comes not from mind reading, but rather through the hard work of putting your partner in a position where they can share openly and honestly.
Do you know your partnerā€™s worries and stresses at the moment? What are their hopes and aspirations? What are their goals this year? Are they different from last year? The key to understanding each other is to:
Ask questions.
Remember the answers.
Keep asking questions.
Getting to know your spouse better and sharing your inner self is a lifelong process. Your partnerā€™s favorite movie might not be the same as it was five years ago. The better the questions, the larger the emotional investment both of you make.
3. Build a Culture of Appreciation and Respect.
Remember when the man interrupted his wife and told her story? Do you think that was building affection and respect in the relationship?
We all have personality flaws. Instead of focusing on your partnerā€™s inadequacies, learn to accept them. And when you can, express what you cherish about your partner. The idea in learning how to reconnect with your partner is to catch your partner doing something right and say, ā€œThanks for doing that. I noticed you unloaded the dishwasher and I really appreciate it.ā€
Each time you do this, your partner feels an emotional connection. As a result, you invest you emotional profits into your relationshipā€™s Emotional Bank Account.
Love is not built on the big vacations or expensive gifts. Often it is the seemingly insignificant moments of connection that are the most significant of all.
This guest article originally appeared on YourTango.com: 3 CRITICAL Steps To Reconnect When You Feel Disconnected From Your Partner.
from World of Psychology https://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2017/06/11/feeling-disconnected-in-your-relationship-heres-how-to-reconnect/
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