#2023 affirmations

[creatingnikki]

another year is ending and I want you to know that it is okay if you:

have not healed from the things that happened/did not happen from six months ago. just because the year is ending it does not mean your grief is too.

don't have any "fun" NYE plans to ring in the new year. this life is yours to live across days and months and years, and you can celebrate days other than the ones heavily marketed and shoved down your throat to shroud you in severe FOMO.

have no resolutions or goals for the new year laid out in elaborate lists or shared on social media or with your friends. you are braving through this life trying to do your best every day and hold the fort and so of course you know, deep down you know what is needed from you for you going forward and of course you are going to work in that direction. good luck love.

have not become a "better" version of yourself by any of the tangible or conventional measures. that kind of bettering is mostly to serve others, not yourself.

are not happy with yourself/your life as it is now. you're a work-in-progress, remember? and if you're progressing in a direction you do not like, then it's time to change the blueprints and the strategy.

take time off social media around this time to protect your mental health and whatever little joy you have managed to keep.

don't want to spend too much time reflecting on how this past year went and doing various forms of 2023-wrapped. again, it's your life. you can also revisit this year in memories and pictures and feelings whenever you'd like. it's not like you don't still visit 2012, 2017, and 2022, right?

feel disconnected from your friends, family, lover. I know this is "ideally" a time to be celebrated with your loved ones. but life is not ideal, is it? it's just life. and if right now you are not feeling the love, the joy, or just don't have the headspace or social energy to engage , that's alright.

are finding comfort in simpler things like a TV show from the 90s or that book you first read at sixteen or that slice of strawberry cake or a random post like this you come across.

don't feel hopeful, encouraged, or excited for the new year. given everything that's happened in the last couple of years, on the macro and micro level, it's only natural for you to feel weary as well as wary. when the good things happen, when the healing happens, when things begin working in your favour over time, you will automatically feel all those things. it's okay if until then you choose to be neutral.

[demiiwhiffin]

don't mind me just being incredibly normal

[ahalliance]

interesting lore moment with the francophone yesterday (as in, it personally gave me brainworms) ft. qétoiles’ horrible, no good, stupid (lack of) self-preservation . subs in English, transcript below the cut

All spoken in French — translated into English subtitles

[Video transcript:

Etoiles: And, actually, I have a theory. Basically what happened is that I’ve just returned from a mission from Cucurucho.

Antoine: And what was the mission?

Etoiles: To do a dungeon, and to recover something from the dungeon.

Antoine: And what was this “something”?

Etoiles: And the “something” was a book that sorta says that I’m a test subject.

Antoine: A test subject?!

Baghera: What’s up with your arm? You’ve got a coded arm.

Etoiles: Uh, it’s from holding the shield, basically.

Baghera: Ahhh

(Pause)

Antoine: Watch out that it doesn’t contaminate you, or else you’ll turn into a code, man.

Etoiles: That’s impossible, man, I can’t be a code.

Antoine: That’s what the old codes said before becoming codes, you know.

Etoiles: No— well, we’ve never spoken.

Baghera: Maybe you shouldn’t be using the shield as much then, no?

Etoiles: Well, as it stands, I’ve been using it for a really long time, and my mind is still healthy, honestly. And the proof is—

Baghera: Well, half of his face took the brunt of it instead.

Etoiles: Yeah, but it’s not all there is, you know.

(Pause)

Baghera: Let me worry, Etoiles, right now.

Etoiles: You’re right. You’re right! But everything’s going well, I’m doing very, very well—

Antoine: It’s true that you look a bit sick.

Etoiles: Uh, yeah, for the past seven years, it’s a chronic illness, it happened—

Antoine: No, but not this one, the other— you seem even sicker, still.

Etoiles: Yeah, okay. Yeah but no, I’m fine. No, no, it’s fine, honestly.

End Video Transcript.]

[aurummarie]

Winter Fur Coat Inspo 2023

[thehobbitchronicles]

[lulu2992]

Do I think it’s a shame that, even though the circumstances in which we obtain this weapon suggest it might be hers, we never see Faith use the Sin Eater?

Yes, a little bit.

[princesswony]

Love Yourself

Prioritize your mental health, create a skin care routine. Tell yourself affirmations, even if it feels weird. Stay hydrated, take care of your body, help others without expecting a reward from it. Be kind to others and be kind to yourself. Appreciate the small things, protect your peace, love yourself even when it’s hard.

When one door closes, another one opens. Your hard work will always pay off <3

[a-queer-seminarian]

No matter what they say, no matter what they do, they cannot erase the truth: God calls us good.

From the time of Joseph of the princess dress and power over dreams, God has watched over us and moved through us. Famine comes to the nations that fail to see how our transness is a holy gift. Good fruit flourishes in the communities that welcome our wisdom.

Let us give thanks to the God who upturns the status quo — who loves the world’s despised; who blesses the ones the world calls cursed; who draws the outcast close.

(Edit: a couple people have messaged to ask, so I’ll add here that yes, I do make these kinds of patches to sell — check out NeuroqueerCrafting on Etsy! Also, if you wanna learn more about trans readings of Joseph, click here.)

[that-house]

Late night shopping fact: any glass door is unlocked if you’re bricks enough

[blackgirlsreverything]

[blissfullyecho]

Hi do you have some affirmation videos to help fall asleep to? I would love to try it out for myself.

sleep affirmations playlist ��☁️

these are the ones i currently listen to and i also added some ones in case you or anyone else would find it helpful. i will either loop them if they aren’t a full 8 hours, or i will group them all together in a playlist and play the playlist for the entire night/nap. enjoy!! 🫶🏼

money + wealth

1. i am wealthy

2. i am abundant, rich, and wealthy

3. i am rich and worthy

4. manifest wealth, luxury, and success

5. money affirmation (money comes to me)

self love + self esteem

1. self love affirmations

2. self love and acceptance affirmations

3. “you are” self love affirmations

4. beauty, romance, and self love affirmations

5. confidence affirmations

6. unconditional self acceptance

personal development

1. self-discipline affirmations

2. overcome addiction

3. release anger and toxicity

4. childhood trauma healing

5. positive mind affirmations

6. divine spiritual affirmations (christian/faith)

7. trust the universe and let go

8. attract miracles

9. stop overthinking and improve sleep

10. manifest your dream life

11. remove abundance blocks

12. “thank you” gratitude affirmations

13. improve mental health

14. attract good luck

[plural-affirmations]

This time of year can be rough, especially for plurals.

So, this Thanksgiving, I want to say thank you to:

Native, First Nations, and Indigenous systems of any and all kinds

Those who struggle with being around family, or a certain family member in particular

People with broken homes, divorced parents, or other circumstances that make the holidays feel isolating

Those who don't celebrate Thanksgiving

Systems who have a hard relationship with food

Plurals below the poverty line who can't afford to celebrate, even if they want to

And anyone else who just needs some extra reassurance for today

It's going to be ok. Today and this coming month won't last forever. I know you're going to get through it. I believe in you.

Positivity requests are still closed, but feel free to flood our inbox with any other messages. Venting, advice, needing comfort, anything. We're here for you. ❤️

🖤💜💙💚💛

[dontmean2bepoliticalbut]

[totaled-drama]

Comfort

[onewhale]

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[princesswony]

SPECIAL REMINDERS! 🫧🧁🎀

It’s okay to take breaks

it’s okay to relax

It’s okay to have fun

It’s okay to eat your favorite snack, even if it’s unhealthy.

Taking care of your mental health and your body is harder than it seems. Don’t stress yourself out by overworking, taking breaks is completely normal. You don’t have to eat healthy all of the time. It’s okay to reward yourself with that snack you love!. If you’ve read this far, I want you to know that your hard work is seen and appreciated. Remember that someone loves you! <3