My instinct when feeling discomfort or anxiety is to isolate, but I think being with others, especially your people, can be valuable and soothing in its own special way
so often I have this need to shove them away from me into the corners of the room but when you do that the room becomes very small and dim very fast. I think it is okay to be close to your feelinfs even though it can feel so painfully bright and clear like the wide open morning
Last night I spent 5 hours with my friends in my living room instead of doing my work, and at first I thought “wow I was not productive tonight,” but then I realized that hanging out with friends and letting my mind rest is incredibly productive!! I feel so refreshed this morning
I’ve recently begun to think I’m extremely beautiful, something I’ve never consistently thought about myself. It feels so silly, and I’m sometimes baffled by it, but I’m also enjoying it a lot.
How lucky am I that I actually miss school when I’m at home, and miss home when I’m at school??? Being able to miss something, to look forward to returning, is such a privilege, and I will never take it for granted