#do what makes YOU happy

[junglerain]

Photo by Cam Chau

[cami-cosmos]

I'm glad self-inserts and mary sues have been (for the most part) accepted by fandom. Or, at the very least, they aren't as hated on and attacked as they were in the past.

In the ye olde days™, 12-year-old me was absolutely terrified of making a "mary sue," to the point that I wouldn't post anything I made. Even worse, the characters I did make were dull and boring to achieve "realism." God forbid would I even THINK of making a character that was anywhere close to me as a person. Luckily, I was able to grow past this and started making art that made me happy, no matter what others might think. But what about the other 12 year olds who saw that their OCs were "bad" and got discouraged? There's so many people out there who stopped engaging in art simply because they made an OP character.

Creating characters is about expressing your creativity and feeling a connection to your art. It's going to be a different, unique experience for everyone. For one person, that might mean making a gritty, realistic OC. For another, it could be making a perfect version of themself to ship with a character they like. If making that "bad" mary sue is what makes someone happy, let them do it! Focus on what makes you happy and thats what matters. (live and let live basically).

Basically, if you want to make a character, DO IT!! Make that Undertale self-insert that dates Sans! Draw your neon pink alicorn princess pony! Feed your inner-child and create what makes you HAPPY!!!

[positivelypresent]

Do what you want to do! 💛

[spookysalem13]

Follow your dreams. Don't give up on pursuing your passions & what makes you feel truly happy & fulfilled in life. ✨️

[reality-detective]

Princess Diana, on the day she broke royal rules by son William by participating in the Mother's Day race at her son's school, she won for him... Be a rule breaker 🤔

[vanalex]

[spiritualseeker777]

[thepeacefulgarden]

Now, that's not a permission slip to be mean or cruel. But it is a permission slip to do what makes you happy, even if other people think it's "cringe." It's a permission slip to say "no" and set boundaries, to prioritize your needs over everyone else's wants. It's a permission slip to live your own life, on your own path, at your own pace.

[ravenncouture]

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𓆩♡𓆪 take a walk outside

𓆩♡𓆪 watch a tv show or start a new one

𓆩♡𓆪 cook something! find yummy recipes on pinterest!

𓆩♡𓆪 read a book or go to your local library

𓆩♡𓆪 go to the gym or do a workout from home

𓆩♡𓆪 paint your nails or even learn how to do arcrylics

𓆩♡𓆪 lake a long hot shower

𓆩♡𓆪 create a playlist of your favorite songs

𓆩♡𓆪 listen to a podcast

𓆩♡𓆪 make a vision board

𓆩♡𓆪 clean up or rearrange your room

𓆩♡𓆪 decorate your room

𓆩♡𓆪 follow a make up tutorial. lots on youtube!!

𓆩♡𓆪 meditate or pray

𓆩♡𓆪 have a bath!! try a new bath bomb

𓆩♡𓆪 write a letter to somebody. decorate it and make it cute

𓆩♡𓆪 try a new hairstyle

𓆩♡𓆪 create new outfits

𓆩♡𓆪 watch a movie

𓆩♡𓆪 spend time outside

𓆩♡𓆪 walk the dog if you have one

𓆩♡𓆪 make a list of all the things you like about yourself!! make a list of what you can improve on also

𓆩♡𓆪 Stretch or do yoga

𓆩♡𓆪 say positive affirmations

𓆩♡𓆪 bake something you like

𓆩♡𓆪 do breathing exercises

𓆩♡𓆪 karaoke! sing your heart out!!

𓆩♡𓆪 dance in your room alone with loud music

𓆩♡𓆪 do a face mask or self care

𓆩♡𓆪 take a nap

𓆩♡𓆪 reorganize your closet. get rid of old clothes

𓆩♡𓆪 visit a new place! go thrifting or try a new restaurant.

𓆩♡𓆪 play with your cat/dog/pet. they’d love the attention!

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that’s the end!

thank you for reading! remember to take care of yourself!! you deserve good things, and good things are coming.

xoxo,

raven

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[stayuntilthefoglifts]

Call me ✨️asexual mess✨️.

[junglerain]

📷 - musergun on vsco

[21stc3nturyd1gitalb0y]

i don’t know who needs to hear this, but disabled punks, you don’t have to go into the pit to have a good time. don’t put yourself in an uncomfortable situation if you don’t think you’d enjoy it.

at the same time, let’s not judge disabled people who do want be in the pit! some people will actively choose to mosh knowing it might cause pain/a flare-up and, in the politest way possible, it’s really not your business. it’s their body and only they should get to make those decisions. i will always encourage being in tune with your own needs and not pushing yourself too far, but like everyone else, it’s a risk many take and accept when getting into the pit. a lot of us are gonna be disabled our whole lives. we should be allowed to do fun things too

[hum-tittle]

Next time you're feeling unaccomplished for your age, just remember until you're over 36, you've spent most of your life as a child.

Until 50, you've spent less than half your life with a fully developed brain.

It's okay to take your time

It's okay to restart

It's okay to change

Life milestones don't have age limits

You're doing amazing going at your pace.

[nightwolferebornii]

🖤💯🖤▪️◾️◼️🔳⬛️🐺⬛️🔳◼️◾️▪️🖤💯🖤

[my-autism-adhd-blog]

Celebrate your Autistic Self Because…

Celebrate your autistic self because...

... you are wonderful just the way you are.

... you are incredibly sensitive to the sensory beauty of the world

…the smallest details that others miss, are like shiny little stars for you

... your passions and creative approaches create a wonderland in your head

... your unique love languages shows a whole new world to your loved ones

…you know what it is like to be different, and you are compassionate to others

…you are you and that is more than enough.

so today …

...just do a little something to celebrate yourself.

Something that fills your heart with pure joy or comforts you if you have a bad day:

Whether it is your favourite fidget toy/ stim/ special interest activity/ comfort food/TV show/song, or simply hugging a plushie and covering yourself with a blanket, just do it and then take a little time to think about how a beautiful person you are!

Lil Penguin Studios/Autism Happy Place

[soloremultiworlds]

Having no face claim for your DR and scripting everyone thinks you’re pretty/beautiful/handsome whatever would probably help so many shifters struggling with body image.

Just another reason why shifting is awesome.