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I keep choosing softness, even when the world feels heavy.

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Choosing (Ellen Terry) by George Frederick Watts (1864)

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Ellen Terry (Choosing) (1864) by George Frederic Watts (British, 1817 – 1904), oil on strawboard mounted on Gatorfoam, 18 5/8 in. x 13 7/8 in. (472 mm x 352 mm, National Portrait Gallery, London.

#ellen terry #choosing #George Frederic Watts #painting #my upload #art #fine art #oil painting #allegorical portrait of his 16-year-old wife actress Ellen Terry #deciding between a showy scentless camellia (representing worldly vanity and the temptations of the stage)#and humble fragrant violets (representing innocence purity and domestic virtue)#Allegory of Choice:#The painting captures a moral dilemma with Terry dressed in a gown by William Holman Hunt #deciding between a life of shallow glamour (camellias) and one of quiet modest virtue (violets)#Theatrical Temptation:#Watts created the piece to represent his hope that Terry would abandon her stage career—#which he viewed as a source of vanity and dangerous temptations—to become his muse and wife #Personal Context:#The 30-year age gap between the 46-year-old artist #his 16-year-old bride is reflected in the theme as Watts sought to guide her towards a more domestic life.#Camellias: Symbolize the empty alluring and shallow nature of the stage #Violets: Symbolize innocence simplicity and true quiet value #Artistic Style: The work is heavily influenced by the Pre-Raphaelite style #Venetian Renaissance art focusing on intense color and rich symbolic detail #The painting ultimately reflects the couple's short-lived 10-month marriage and their differing life philosophies

do you wish polls had a multiple choice option?

This is a brilliant poll question, thank you so much for asking this! Also, me personally, YES I DO, I very much wish there was a multiple choice option. It's very frustrating having to write lengthy philosophical polls where "tick all that apply" would be a much better option. Anyway, here's your poll! Keep 'em coming, folks.

Do you wish Tumblr polls had a multiple choice option?

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Voting ended onApr 19

Hi everyone I'm introvert friend who's gonna talk about SELF LOVE. We hear it everywhere—love yourself, be confident “accept who you are.” It sounds simple, almost effortless. But the truth is, self-love isn’t easy at all.

Some days, it feels natural. You look in the mirror and feel okay, maybe even proud of who you are becoming. But other days? It’s hard. You notice every flaw, every mistake, every insecurity. You compare yourself to others and feel like you’re not enough. And in those moments, loving yourself feels like the most difficult thing in the world.

Self-love isn’t about always feeling confident or happy. It’s about choosing yourself even on the bad days. It’s about being patient with your growth, forgiving your past, and understanding that you are still learning.

It means talking to yourself kindly instead of criticizing every little thing. It means taking breaks when you’re tired, saying no when something doesn’t feel right, and not forcing yourself to meet unrealistic expectations.

The truth is, nobody has it all figured out. Everyone struggles, even if they don’t show it. So if you’re finding it hard to love yourself, you’re not alone—and there’s nothing wrong with you.

Self-love is a journey, not a destination. Some days you’ll feel strong, and other days you’ll feel lost. Both are part of growing.

So take it one step at a time. Be gentle with yourself. You don’t have to love everything about yourself today—just don’t give up on yourself.

Because even on your worst days, you are still worthy of your own kindness."

" You Are Born To Be REAL, Not PERFECT "

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