Samira Vivette

I’m not doting over you. I’m not crying into my pillow every night while thinking of our last conversation. It’s nothing like that, believe me.

No more do I have the patience to wait around for some people to mould to my expectations. No more do I have the energy to cling to them, even lightly.

If only I could learn to be as present as you.

We always internalize the behavior of others and immediately think it’s something we have done.

It can be tempting drinking your morning coffee while scrolling through your phone on the dining table, but if the weather permits, why not begin your day outside in your backyard or front porch with some fresh air and sunlight on your skin?

Your feelings are normal, and you should allow yourself to feel the entire spectrum of emotions, for healing is ongoing and you owe it to welcome old feelings.

You’ll be seen as delusional for believing in the positive aspects of the world.

Your heart is bursting with love, kindness, and understanding, and by giving it to somebody who doesn’t appreciate you, you’re giving parts of you to the wrong person.

Being in a toxic workplace is extremely draining, both physically and mentally.

Growth happens so steadily that you won’t be aware of it until you reflect months or years down the line.

A fresh mindset is being able to look at things more objectively, to welcome self-reflection instead of running away from it.

I’m going to talk as fast as I want, cry whenever I feel like it, wear Converse with every outfit, and scream from excitement if that’s what I want to do.