#farewellsummer

[jchriscook]

Day #244/366: Taking one more opportunity to dig her toes in the sand next to big water… #FarewellSummer

[ao3feed-narumitsu]

御成墓园

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by farewellsummer

你见他最后一次来此。

Words: 2266, Chapters: 1/1, Language: 中文-普通话 國語

Fandoms: 逆転裁判 | Gyakuten Saiban | Ace Attorney

Rating: General Audiences

Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings

Categories: M/M

Characters: Mitsurugi Reiji | Miles Edgeworth, Naruhodou Ryuuichi | Phoenix Wright

Relationships: Mitsurugi Reiji | Miles Edgeworth/Naruhodou Ryuuichi | Phoenix Wright

Additional Tags: Gyakuten Saiban 2 | Justice For All Spoilers, Sorry for misremembering tulip for rose, But the latter just befits Miles I guess!

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[tinydancer725]

Healing the cracks, having hope, and welcoming in the fresh air of Fall

Two days ago marked the official beginning of Fall. I've always loved Fall, but the commencement of this one in particular felt like a huge exhale. Since- quite literally- the first day of summer until the end of it, life had been a roller coaster. And I was constantly holding my breath.

Over the last few years, I've experienced “spells” of depression, on and off. Life would feel grey. I would no longer feel passionate or motivated to do any of things I once loved. I wouldn't feel sad, per say, but there were certainly periods of time where I didn't feel happy. In the past, my personal remedy for this was to completely distract myself. I would throw myself into hobbies, projects or work. I would spend time, excessively, with other people. I would compulsively give my time and energy away, hoping that if I did, I would somehow “get it back”. I would go through the motions of daily life, but I wouldn't actually feel much.

This all changed this past spring/summer. I could feel one of these spells creeping up again. I hadn't felt that feeling since my step-father had passed away in February of 2018. This past June, my grandfather had also passed away, which very well may have had something to do with it. Around the onset of his health decline (late April-May), I began to feel a gradual change inside of me.

I was more worried and anxious. I began to feel irritable. I wasn't honest with myself. I was continuously “hungry” for love, even when I was receiving plenty of it. It didn't make sense to me. I felt like a china bowl with a crack in it- I was craving more and more, however, once I received it, it would slowly drain out. That temporary feeling of fulfillment would quickly dissipate, and I'd be left wanting more. But I was definitely was not giving. And I knew this.

This “crack” in my foundation had been there for years. Maybe I'd scotch tape it up (a quick fix), and then try to paint over that tape, pretending the crack wasn't there. But I never cared to fix it. I never had enough motivation to. Plus, I was afraid to. Because fixing it would mean embarking on a more time-consuming, difficult and unpleasant project. It is kind of like getting that car repair or going to that doctor's appointment. It is the kind of thing that you KNOW you need to do. You know that you could hurt yourself or others if you don't. You might even be terrified to. But you will never improve until you make that decision.

Everything changed in June. I finally felt a responsibility towards myself and those I love. I knew that I wasn't well. I didn't want to admit it, but I knew that I needed to do a huge load of inner work. I began to feel my depression creeping up, but for the first time, I felt like I had a reason to face it.

But deciding to seriously do that work was, by no exaggeration, one of the hardest and most painful decisions I have ever needed to make. Because I knew that it meant that I would need to be alone. I would need to face myself. I would need to be away from what (and who) was safe and comfortable. I would need to feel everything. And I was afraid of losing everything if I went on this inner journey.

Did I lose everything? Yes. Do I believe that “nothing changes if nothing changes”? Also yes.

When you make your intentions known, loud and clear, to the universe... it answers. There's no other way to explain it. My intention was to be healed. To be more honest, more considerate of others, more giving, and more loving. Unexpectedly, I received contact this summer from three half-siblings which I didn't know I had. I kid you not.

This led to conversations about family members, childhood events, and- ultimately- led to forgiveness. I began to accept myself. Old feelings of abandonment began to slowly change into gratitude.  I began to understand what was at the root of many of my fear-based actions which I've had for years (people-pleasing, fear of being honest, fear of judgment or loss, etc.). And I actually started facing it and healing it. I felt loved. And loving. I began playing music and dancing again, got hired for a better job, and began to think about long-term dreams and ambitions. Of course, there were also moments where I felt sad, frustrated, regretful, etc. I guess when it comes to growth, it's a package deal. You need to be able to handle the good with the bad.

I was definitely a bit of a hermit for most of the summer, aside from small events/gatherings every now and then. I feel like I still kind of am! But I'm ok with that. I'll fully come out of my shell when the time feels right. :)

I'm not sure why things happen when they do. I'd like to think that any decision made with good intention ultimately benefits all in the end. At least that is all I can hope for. I believe that the universe is always conspiring in our best interest, for our hearts, our lives, and our happiness. I believe that there is still light at the end of the tunnel.

My hope is that- as crazy as this past summer was- this autumn will be, to the same measure, filled with peace. Peace that comes from being honest, being accepting- fully- of who I am (the good, the bad, and everything in between), and living each day as best as I can.

[antigonipapantoni]

Andros, Greece, 2019 #antimosquito #abstract #fidaki #farewellsummer #spiral #greece #island #summer #andros #marble #photography #mobilephotography https://www.instagram.com/p/B2fQXpunk6w/?igshid=1gwczv3k88py2

[downtowncraft]

#BeeroftheDay is from @mikerphonebrewing with their beer “The Reflex”, a fruited pale ale with 🍓 , lactose and Mosaic hops! ⁣ ⁣ This beer was delicious with a sweet strawberry flavor and a nice hop bite! Perfect for the beginning of the end of summer! ⁣ ⁣ #craftbeer #mikerphonebrewing #strawberrysummer #farewellsummer #strawberrybeer (at Downtown Denver) https://www.instagram.com/p/B15CiFUFsX8/?igshid=8wmnntu1u7ay

[fuzzylovies]

Farewell, summer! ☀️ 🍓 #fuzzylovies #strawberries #farewellsummer #portlandme #portlandmaine #maine #summerinmaine #summerinmaine2022 #mainesummer #mainesummers #fiberart #fiberartist #fiberarts #fiberartistsofinstagram #fruit #fruits #felted #feltedwool #feltedstrawberries #feltedstrawberry #maineharvest #mainefarms (at Portland, Maine) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiDdCr0rVkF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[jolenesiana]

New York moments with @cauldron_of_morning ! Mice on the dining patio? Worry not. We made it weird and fun whilst bonding with fellow New Yorkers. 🗽 🐭 These photos are from last night and they inspired me to chop off my hair today. Farewell severe summer look. I’ll take a photo tomorrow. 😉 💇🏻‍♀️ #newyorkmoments #farewellsummer #newyorkcity (at Manhattan, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUJch2wMbHY/?utm_medium=tumblr

[jana-hallford]

Summer is Beginning to End

Although the weather is still hot, there are a few signs summer is winding down. Children are making their way back to school, and summer amusements are beginning to fold.

On my way to work on Monday, I saw carnival rides in a shopping center parking lot packed up for removal. I didn’t have my good camera with me, so I used my phone for these snapshots.

The elephant ride was my favorite of the group.

Elephant troupe ready for their next adventure.

The elephants all had names, although Grumpy was not well named.

[tireursolitaire]

Август пахнет спелыми сливами и землей, с которой только что собрали урожай. А ещё георгинами и астрами (которые, мы то знаем, и есть те звезды, что долетели до Земли). Август пахнет звёздами и н��чной прохладой, и на выдох (а[ф]-густ) утекает лето… . . . #summer #august #me #i #men #man #farewellsummer #летопрощай https://www.instagram.com/p/CTP2iHPjTzE/?utm_medium=tumblr

[tebb0]

Anything that moves ahead, wins. #farewellsummer #raybradburyquotes #earlymorningrun #sunrise #laplayadelopez #sunrisephotography (at Silver Sands State Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSF1YJ5rO7x/?utm_medium=tumblr

[cthomasself]

You dance on the edge of my memory, But sit on the edge of my bed. Glistening like a multi-faceted jewel, Hair flows down around your shoulders, Like a endless cascading water fall. One night in your arms is my heart's desire, More than longing, more than arousal. I want to feel your breath, caress your skin, Casting aside all the cares of this world, In the autumn shadows of pleasure and delight. Your smile is my undoing. Your whispers my surrender. Your embrace is my security, my well-being. How can any woman compare to your beauty? How can any man resist your charms? How blessed am I that I experienced your essence. ~ #waterfall #hike #trail #OffTheBeatenPath #autumn #FallFell #🍃🍂🍁 #BedOfMulticoloredLeaves #FarewellSummer #Sunset #Endofday #🌅 #dusk #sky #LetUsGetLost #trees #KilgoreFalls #Maryland #PoemOfTheDay #poetry #📝📆 #PictureOfTheDay #PhotoOfTheDay #📷📆 #CTSelf (at Kilgore Falls) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGNF8m5BIPc/?igshid=xll64w54fohc

[haianhotelbeachspa]

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Beautiful goodbye this summer with our non-stop party - Summer Splash The Final (heart) But this is not the end, to celebrate the festive season, our next themed party is coming soon this October. Together we have an unless dance! #haianbeachhotel #poolparty #summersplash #dance #edm #dj #haian #party #farewellsummer #luxurious #stressreliever #vietnam #travel #likeforlike #followforfollowback #vsco #vscoc #snapseed #먹스타그램 #일상 #베트남 #사진 #다낭 (tại HAIAN Beach Hotel & Spa) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGCyBvdh1Rq/?igshid=b61sn6lflzkq

[therealkitchencabinet]

Happy first day of fall #seasons #seasonchange #fall #farewellsummer #itsanewday https://www.instagram.com/p/CFcHN1fJeSn/?igshid=1cwfshwb6ggh5

[yidneth]

GROW: (swipe to see the rest if this singular trunk full of glorious mushrooms). Behind the scenes/promotional pictures of forthcoming single/music video that is about to be released. Stay tuned!!!! 🌳🌳🌳 Dress by Zoe Wu (#Zollection) Photos by @hedac #mushroom #mushroom #trunk #hongos #setas #musicvideo #videoclip #singer #priscillahernandez #grow #forest #dryad #inthewoods #magic #farewellsummer #total_navarra #naturalezamagica #treespirit

[toknowbeauty]

🍂 #autumnreturns #farewellsummer #capturecalgary #autumnleaves . "The opposite of recognizing that we’re feeling something is denying our emotions. The opposite of being curious is disengaging. When we deny our stories and disengage from tough emotions, they don’t go away; instead, they own us, they define us. Our job is not to deny the story, but to defy the ending—to rise strong, recognize our story, and rumble with the truth until we get to a place where we think, Yes. This is what happened. This is my truth. And I will choose how this story ends.” ― Brené Brown, Rising Strong . . . . . . . . . #adventureday #explorecalgary #yycparks #yycinfluencer #calgaryparks #calgary #fallleaves #fallcolors #fallcolours #naturephotography #naturelovers #aspen #bowriver #outwalking #autumn #dailyhiveyyc #shareyourweather #yyclife #explorealberta (at Bowmont Natural Environmental Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3QO6e-B5-R/?igshid=1cla3x09qdixw