let's get lost in record sleeves

music. tea. cats. toronto.

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[lady-wanderer-deactivated201705]

She was still holding out for something that wasn’t going to happen. She was good at waiting. That seemed like a sad thing to be good at.

Ann Brashares, Girls in Pants (via foxfoxwolf)

[artogether]

[twloha]

“It’s easy to feel uncared for when people aren’t able to communicate and connect with you in the way you need. And it’s so hard not to internalize that silence as a reflection on your worth. But the truth is that the way other people operate is not about you. Most people are so caught up in their own responsibilities, struggles, and anxiety that the thought of asking someone else how they’re doing doesn’t even cross their mind. They aren’t inherently bad or uncaring — they’re just busy and self-focused. And that’s okay. It’s not evidence of some fundamental failing on your part. It doesn’t make you unloveable or invisible. It just means that those people aren’t very good at looking beyond their own world. But the fact that you are — that despite the darkness you feel, you have the ability to share your love and light with others — is a strength. Your work isn’t to change who you are; it’s to find people who are able to give you the connection you need. Because despite what you feel, you are not too much. You are not too sensitive or too needy. You are thoughtful and empathetic. You are compassionate and kind. And with or without anyone’s acknowledgment or affection, you are enough.” 

(Image via Quozio.com)

[chiarabella]

And I’m coming to terms with a ghost Learning to deal I’m gonna take just what scares me the most And turn it into something real

[chiarabella]

So I ask for directions even though I know exactly where I am Just want someone to talk to Someone to hold their hand against my hand Say, "It's alright, I understand" Say, "It's alright, I understand"

[twloha]

"You picked yourself up and I watched the dust of all their disbelief  scatter under your hands. You rose, new, and for the first time I knew strength.” -Tyler Knott Gregson imagve via Pinterest- tylerknott.com

[twloha]

The most basic and powerful way to connect to another person is to listen. Just listen. Perhaps the most important thing we ever give each other is our attention… A loving silence often has far more power to heal and to connect than the most well-intentioned words.

Rachel Naomi Remen

[chiarabella]

(via twloha)

[slanting-deactivated20161226]

untitled kate chausse / flickr

[athenagraceco]

[prxyi]

[adventur-ist]

[mycigarettediaries]

[twloha]

If you are struggling, you deserve to make self care a priority. Give yourself permission to put your healing first. Quiet the voice that is telling you to do more, and be more. Today, whatever you do, let it be enough. Feel your feelings, breathe, and be gentle with yourself. Acknowledge that you’re doing the best you can to survive and it’s enough.

Danielle Koepke

[chiarabella]

(via twloha)

[theoceansarecalmhere]

I shut down to protect myself.

6 word story (m.s.)

[wanderlog]

Yosemite National Park, California

[a-joyfuljourney]

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