positivity, mental health, and social justice ♡

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[astronicht]

New medieval peasant cultural exchange post. Medieval peasant shows you the real night sky and you light on fire and explode.

[ascorpionstemple-deactivated202]

i think the western world has made us so caught up on having a purpose and finding it for our whole entire lives. some indigenous cultures believe we’re alive and here just as trees and animals are: to be here and to beautiful and strange, to simply just be. we don’t need to achieve anything to be valid in our humanness.

[anniespositivity]

"You might not struggle with friendship. You might struggle with the kind of socializing that’s always been expected of you. What if you’re not awkward, but attuned? What if you’re not boring, but deep? What if you’re not less than others — but just not built for the shallow-end of connection?"

[moniquill]

Biodiversity can be achieved through executive dysfunction!

[i-am-a-fish]

I'm sorry for being serious all of the sudden, but to anyone who is still here because they want to be there for someone, wether that be a family member, a friend, a pet, etc, thank you so much for being alive

I understand that type of feeling, not really wanting to keep going for my own sake, but going on anyway because I don't want the people I love to feel sad if I were gone one day

If it hasn't happened already, I hope someday soon you can be alive for your own sake as well, you deserve to feel that kind of self love

[tree-whispering]

[wholeheartedsuggestions]

you deserve relationships that are good for you

[becherdireinen]

I’m such a slut for casual intimacy. Like yesss rest your chin on my shoulder while we're in line at the grocery store, I live for that shit.

[dimpledthings]

you have done all you can for today. don’t worry: it’s enough

[ladybugpdf-deactivated20250512]

sometimes i wish i could grab my childhood self and shake them by the shoulders and say YOU'RE GOOD. YOU'RE WORTH LOVING. THERE ARE PEOPLE WHOSE LIVES ARE MADE BETTER BECAUSE OF YOU. YOU ARE NOT A BURDEN. YOU ARE NOT DAMNED. SOMEDAY YOU WILL CRY OVER SUNSETS AND POETRY MORE THAN YOUR OWN PAIN. I NEED YOU TO REMEMBER THAT YOU'RE GOOD. YOU'RE WORTH LOVING. but i can't go back in time, so i say it to myself now. because i believe there's a future version of me looking back on this moment feeling the exact same way.

[starei]

I romanticise everything because I am made of love and starlight

[notesforselflove]

Today may be hard, tomorrow may be hard, but one day you will look back and realize how strong you are.  

[bohemianarthouse-deactivated202]

The 5 things you gotta know before you let that cop into your house

[phlegminism-blog]

THIS STUFF IS SOOO IMPORTANT TO KNOW.  Seriously.  It’s saved my ass before.

[dammitcaleb-deactivated20130328]

What do you do when you look through the peephole and see a badge?

Remember: You do not have to let the police in the house unless they have a warrant — or probable cause. If you’re having a party, turn off the music, ask your guests to chill, and ask that anyone who’s too intoxicated carry on in another room.

Go outside to speak with the cops. Close the door behind you. Although some scary precedents are being set these days, police cannot enter your home without a warrant or probable cause. By closing the door, you’re cutting off a visual — or olfactory — line to potential probable cause.

Be polite. Ask why they are there. “Good evening, Officer. What can I help you with?”

Where possible, assure them you will take care of the problem. If the police ask to enter, inform them, “I do not consent to any searches.” If a police officer gives you an order and you are confused about your position, ask, “Do I have to comply?” If they continue with questioning, tell them you’ll need to call your lawyer and that you will not answer any questions.

Ask, “Am I free to leave?” This is especially handy if, say, a group of you’d been too bawdy on the patio and an officer stops by. If he/she is getting a bit hot under the collar, politely ask, “Am I being detained?” or “Am I free to leave?” If the cop has no reason to hold you, quickly, quietly, and politely retreat inside.

[kyssthis16]

The POC’s Bill of Rights when it comes to the Police. Remember. These are your rights. 

[bitchyhippy]

The 5 things you gotta know before you let that cop into your house

FLEXYOURRIGHTS.ORG is one of the most informational websites. The videos are extremely enlightening.

[sithlorddr3w]

Please read and know these things!

[kkshowtunes]

^^^ !!!!!!

[wholeheartedsuggestions]

everyday i get another chance to grow into myself more

[astraldraco]

Tip for executive dysfunction: we've all heard "break it down into easier steps," right? But what is "easier"?

Make it tiny. Make the steps tiny little kindergartner steps, make them so small it's hilarious. Make "eat food" into "take one step. Take another. Reach out your arm. Hold the handle of the cabinet. Open the cabinet. Hold the bread. Pull down the bread. Etc."

Congratulate yourself between each. Pretend you are a tiny baby preschooler that needs explanation for how to do small things. Make it dumb, make it silly, make it manageable. Make yourself laugh, and let yourself laugh.

Great job.

[smiles-advice]

there is no such thing as being "behind in life" but it's okay to recognise that you missed out on some things whilst you were busy surviving

[thepositivitea]

and that there’s so much more to be experienced!!! :-)

[brownpositivity]

your shade of brown is beautiful