#give yourself a REST

[thepeacefulgarden]

[hunxi-after-hours]

"If rest becomes a form of recovery from work, as is the case today, it loses its specific ontological value. It no longer represents an independent, higher form of existence and degenerates into a derivative of work. Today's compulsion of production perpetuates work and thus eliminates that sacred silence. Life becomes entirely profane, desecrated."

—Han Byung-Chul, The Disappearance of Rituals (trans. Daniel Steuer)

[clown-bug]

Like clockwork, it is time for my yearly being confused why everyone is talking about thanksgiving when it was more than a month ago

[uncanny-tranny]

I think it would really benefit people to internalize that mental illnesses are often chronic and not acute. Some of us will never be able to jump the hurdle of managing illness, much less sustaining a sense of normalcy. Many of us will never "recover," will never manage symptoms, will never even come close to appearing normal - and this is for any condition, even the ones labeled as "simple" disorders or "easy-to-manage" disorders.

It isn't a failure if you cannot manage your symptoms. It isn't a moral failure, and you aren't an awful person. You are human. There's only so much you can do before recognizing that you cannot lift the world. Give yourself the space to be ill because, functionally, you are.

[somesillywriter]

reminder that (when safe) it’s okay to do things that make your symptoms worse sometimes. it’s okay to stay up late talking to a friend and be exhausted tomorrow. it’s okay to go for a walk and be in pain later. as long as it’s safe and reasonable, you’re allowed to make it a bit worse to bring yourself joy.

joy is important, too.

[shyghosties]

just taking it one day at a time

[kandavers]

Hey Kandavers Nation :(

I'm really sorry for what's happening for those of you in America right now. Sending love from Malaysia. Please don't give up! Keep living, and keep fighting!

[inhurtandincomfort]

Whumpees who do a lot of physical work. Maybe they work out as a way to cope, or to train for their job. Maybe they're forced to do hard labour, intensive and strenuous work. And they don't take care of themselves, or their captors don't take care of them - whatever the reason they don't sleep enough, they're malnourished, they cannot sustain their active lifestyle. They push and push until they can't anymore.

One day they just... collapse. They drop whatever they're carrying as their arms fall like dead weight, their legs crumple beneath them and just won't support them, Perhaps they ache and tremble, perhaps they feel completely fine... They just won't work. Whumpees conscious, they're okay; their body just can't work under these conditions anymore.

Caretakers or fellow captives having to support Whumpee practically carrying them. Every time whumpee thinks they can stand again, they get a hard reality check as they crash to the floor as soon as support is revoked.

Whumpers angry that Whumpee can't do anymore, but it's not their fault. Whumpers going to have to give them a more nourishing diet and more rest if they want effective workers.

[aiscapades]

3am. the day after a mental breakdown. outlining the ais fic i've had in my head for a while

[continent-of-wild-endeavor]

A friend was talking last night about how confusing it is to be named Matt when he has multiple other Matts in all friend groups/activities. Meanwhile, we got a new guy at work who goes by the name Pickles. Nobody's gonna confuse or forget his name!

There should be more guys named Slim, or Catfish, or Jaybird. Ladies, NBs, all other gender variations - y'all get in on it, too. More nicknames all around!

[bananonbinary]

the thing about the metaverse that has always pissed me off most is just like. a fundamental misrepresentation of Why People Like Stuff. like oh shit, you can go swimming! you could get a nice meal! why do i want this. why do i want a png of a delicious perfectly done steak. like u know that dude in the matrix was bribed to stay in the matrix because he could actually taste and feel the shit right. not because he just really liked thinking about the concept of a steak.

[thepeacefulgarden]

[twentyfivemiceinatrenchcoat]

thinking ex-sorcerer!sugu thoughts 😔

[usefulquotes7]

You are doing your best, and that is all anyone can ask of you, including yourself. You are doing enough, even when it doesn't feel like you are. Some days are just about making it to the next one, and that counts, too. Give yourself permission to rest, without guilt or shame. And remember, rest is part of the process, not a reward for success. Honor your progress, and celebrate your little wins, not just the big ones. Give yourself credit where it's due. Resting is not the same as quitting. Your best might not look like someone else's best, or even like your best did yesterday (or even just five minutes ago), and that's okay. Sometimes, you'll have to reimagine what "success" means, and that's okay.

[biblically-accurate-dca]

KILL!!!!!!!!!

[my-quotes]

I just want you to know that if you are out there and you are being really hard on yourself right now for something that has happened ... it's normal. That is what is going to happen to you in life. No one gets through unscathed. We are all going to have a few scratches on us. Please be kind to yourselves and stand up for yourself, please.

-Taylor Swift