“The simple fact that you care, that you want to do your best, that you strive to enjoy life and love, this makes you so much more than enough.”

“A garden to walk in and immensity to dream in—what more could he ask? A few flowers at his feet and above him the stars.”

the little things in life are not insignificant. things that only last a moment. things you do every day. things “you don’t need but want.” the small things you have been going without. those matter. you need the little things. life is made of these, and you can’t get to the bigger things without them. still, even on their own, the little things are important. they are not as small as you may think.

Your life isn't a to-do list. You're allowed to exist, to take life as slow as you'd like. The dreams you have won't suddenly disappear. It's okay to stop and smell the roses, or to engage with "childish" things, or to recover, or do what you need to.

Life is not about being productive all the time. It's not always about performing, being sucessful, moving forward. Some days are for relaxation, crying, regrouping, winding down. It's ok and it's allowed. Nothing to be ashamed off.

Respecting yourself is so important. Speaking well about yourself. Taking care of yourself. Comforting yourself. Having empathy with yourself. Letting yourself rest. Surrounding yourself with people that treat you well and also respect you. Putting up boundaries with people that don't. You are worth the world.

don’t blame yourself for not letting go sooner, for not seeing that something that felt okay was bad for you