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Embracing the Unknown: Honouring Life Changes Shaina Tranquilino May 11, 2024
Change is the only constant in life. We've all heard this adage countless times, yet when faced with significant shifts, we often find ourselves hesitating, held back by fear of the unknown. Whether it's starting a new job, moving to a new city, ending a relationship, or embarking on a new adventure, transitions can be daunting. However, it's precisely these moments of change that offer us the opportunity for growth, discovery, and transformation.
Anything worth doing in our lives inevitably comes with a certain level of fear attached to it. Fear of failure, fear of rejection, fear of the unfamiliar – these emotions can paralyze us, preventing us from taking the necessary steps toward our goals and aspirations. Yet, if we allow ourselves to be consumed by fear, we risk stagnation and regret. Instead, we must learn to embrace change with open arms, recognizing it as an integral part of the human experience.
Honouring life changes means acknowledging the discomfort that comes with them and choosing to move forward despite it. It means accepting that growth often requires stepping outside of our comfort zones and into the realm of uncertainty. It's about trusting in ourselves and our ability to adapt, even when the path ahead seems unclear.
One of the most powerful ways to honour life changes is by cultivating a mindset of resilience and optimism. Rather than focusing on what could go wrong, focus on what could go right. Instead of dwelling on past failures, see them as valuable lessons that have brought you one step closer to where you are today. By shifting our perspective in this way, we can approach change with a sense of possibility rather than dread.
Another essential aspect of honouring life changes is practicing self-compassion. Change can be challenging, and it's okay to feel scared or overwhelmed at times. Be gentle with yourself as you navigate these transitions, and remember that it's okay to ask for help when you need it. Surround yourself with supportive friends, family, or mentors who can offer guidance and encouragement along the way.
Moreover, staying present in the moment can help alleviate anxiety about the future. Instead of getting caught up in "what ifs" and hypothetical scenarios, focus on the here and now. Take things one step at a time, celebrating each small victory along the way. By staying grounded in the present moment, you can cultivate a sense of gratitude for the journey, even amidst the uncertainty.
Ultimately, honouring life changes is about embracing the full spectrum of human experience – the highs and the lows, the triumphs and the challenges. It's about recognizing that growth often requires us to step into the unknown and trusting that we have the strength and resilience to navigate whatever comes our way.
So, the next time you find yourself facing a significant life change, remember this: Anything worth doing will likely stir up some fear within you. But instead of letting that fear hold you back, let it propel you forward. Embrace the uncertainty, lean into the discomfort, and trust that on the other side of change lies endless opportunity for growth, fulfillment, and joy.
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Night Changes - One Direction
Night Changes - One Direction I couldn’t choose so I did two for the same song, sorry. 😋
"Boys make excuses. Men make changes."
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Hello! I am still working on chapter 3 with all the coding.....so much coding however hopefully it will be done by the end of September. Fingers crossed 🤞. Another thing I want to talk about is some changes I have been doing to the ROs, manly on of their names. One of the ROs used to be named Mary Badeaux however I have changed the name now to Margaret Badeaux due to the fact the name Mary was to close to Rosemary, another RO. Thank you and I will keep yall updated.
Perhaps it is not loss, but reincarnation: each new form growing like a fresh seedling bourn from a great and ancient tree. Are we lesser for the way we change and grow? Or perhaps are we more beautiful for how the new brush strokes alter our unfinished canvas, layer upon layer.
Immemorable
I see the statues That vaguely resemble a human, Where people sit under Eating French fries with mayonnaise; Their only use is Casting the cool of shade.
I read the books, Starting with the translator’s notes Defending their own interpretation, Or the editor, explaining choices made For this brand new edition, better fitting A modern audience.
I hear the music, Thinking about the songs Someone, somewhere Last listened to, their notes then Never being heard again; The many renditions of classical pieces All sound different.
I think about the last kid Telling his parents not to play Elvis, and The silence thereafter.
I think about the names And the way language changes; Nefertiti, Jesus, Julius Caesar, William Shakespeare, Vincent Van Gogh; All mispronounced by now, to the point One should not dare deem it their name.
I think about the poets In their ridiculous quests to be remembered Beyond the span of their lifetime.
All for nothing.
How futile it is, When even the truest lovers Never altogether get to know each other; They are lucky, thriving In a lifetime spent trying, Learning ever more In continuous fascination.
I think about you, And the way we remember; How I still profoundly love That version of you I last saw before you left; That version of you That only existed right there And then.
Now, long gone.
At least I still remember Your cheeks, convex, when you laughed; The sound of it, both real And politely fake; The veins of your wrist, kissed; Your thigh placed birthmark’s shape, And the power of your Loving gaze…
That you were kind, Believed in the world’s magic, and thereby Saw it created all around you.
I try to forget The way you were, When you fell out of love; Keep you at your most beautiful.
Perhaps, I don’t remember you at all then.
Only a specific version, And only parts thereof, And all polished up, nice and shiny.
Perhaps, That’s as good as it gets In terms of being eternal within Another human.
At least I still know How to pronounce your name; I remember I asked to be sure On an otherwise Immemorable day.
— 30-8-2021, M.A. Tempels ©
Why I Can’t Bring Myself to Tell My Friends I Love Them
I used to tell my friends that I loved them all the time. If I saw them doing something I thought was cute, or if they made an awesome joke, or if they tried their hardest on something, or when I would get the occasional rush of gratitude for them, I would tell them. Love was meant to be expressed when they were still there to receive it, and love was meant for everyone. I wanted everyone to know that love was meant to be given liberally.
Back when my ex best friend cared about me, she was so supportive. She would tell me that there was good in the world and there were things to be living for, and she would always be so happy and in love with life. She was a small person, with a round face and the warmest hugs, and she would tell me that I was worth it. That I was worth loving, that I was amazing, that I made her life better. My second new best friend does that too. She does all of that. They’re different people, but in terms of what they provide me they’re nearly the same, and in terms of appearance, they look similar. And that scares me because there’s a reason my ex best friend is no longer my friend, and to see the same feelings start for someone similar is terrifying.
When I finally acknowledged my first best friend after moving on from the last one, I noticed she was giving me everything my ex best friend couldn’t, but I was resigned to the idea that she wasn’t as verbally or physically affectionate. I still love that best friend, but those are my love languages, and I don’t usually get them from other people. And then my second best friend came into my life and gave me exactly what I wanted and needed that was missing from my first best friend. But now there’s a problem. Because my first best friend isn’t very verbally affectionate, she probably wouldn’t like it if I told her I love her, and even if she did, I would be opening up to her too much and that might push her away. My second best friend would absolutely love it if I told her I loved her, but I’m too worried that I’ll put all my energy into that friendship only to slowly realise that I’m not getting anything back.
I want to love them. I do love them. And I always thought it was a cliché motivation when a character was like “I’ve been hurt before and I don’t want to be hurt again”, but that is exactly how I feel and I couldn’t even trust my second best friend when she told me that she would always care about me because that’s what I told my ex best friend and now I hate her with a burning passion. I hate songs like “Night Changes” or “The One That Got Away” because they remind me that something you think will be infinite could end within a moment, and I hate reading fanfics where characters end up far away from each other with no possible way of regaining the relationship they had before and/or in canon because that’s the truth of life. People will come and go and you can’t do anything about it. Love is never going to be enough if it’s only going one way. Life isn’t a show where everything comes full circle; there are going to be loose ends and regrets and there will be no consolation or closure and everyone leaves eventually no matter how much you or they care. I love my best friends now but if I admit it to them then it solidifies the idea that there’s something to lose, and I can’t stand that. I don’t want to be hurt again. Despite how genuine my best friends may be right now, there will be a day where they don’t care. I don’t want to reach that day. I don’t want it to continue to that point. I don’t want to tell them I love them.
Changes
A lot, LOT, of things changed since I opened this tumblr. I "dropped" the school I was in, I lost the will to study, and consequently, stopped posting!
But, well, I just entered de university, and, because I know my house is loud and I'm the one to create excuses to not do what I need to, I think I'll comeback.
As my usual posts were more for myself, so I could say "well, if I do this I can POST" , they will stay the same! I don't take cute or pretty pics, and I don't do cute or pretty papers, but I'm sure we can share some knowledge and hype up together :)
Also, no more chemistry posts, as I said, dropped the school I was in (but I graduated, no worries). Instead, I think that will be a lot more portuguese posts, so if you like languages, stay tuned ^^
xoxo
Tumblr reblog chains are in danger.
It seems that the staff is actually going to go forward with their decision to remove reblog chains, where reblogs will basically work like regular comments on other websites.
This doesn't just make the site completely unusable, it removes the soul of the community that has managed to build up here over the years, and that I'm so happy to have recently joined.
It makes impossible the creation of great posts where many people build up a single thing, until it is a gem of expressed human creativity.
There will be no more world heritage posts, no more messing around with your mutuals, no posts worth remembering.
There will be no more Tumblr, and the Tikblr or TumbTube or whatever monstrosity is born from its corpse will soon die, as is probably the best. And then there will never be another place like this on the internet, no place anymore to run to, no more fun, no more community.
I recommend a simple course of action. When these changes get imposed upon us, stop using Tumblr. Get your mutuals' discords, your favourite artists' websites, and leave. If the Tumblr we have once known returns, we well too. If not, better let it die quickly than suffer a long and painful decline.
I beg you to reblog this, for the more people see it, the higher chanses are for this to work.
And add something, so we can show them what Tumblr is really for.