Breathe through your heart; live through your soul

agirlnamedkylie asked: I stumbled upon your blog because I was looking for something positive. I want to let you know that I'm so happy I have because I think it's just what I needed. Thanks.

This made my day.  You’re welcome.<3

I’m not sure

what type of satisfaction people get from being mean.  It’s superficial, I assume.  Because to get genuine joy out of hurting another person is too awful to accept as truth.  People have off days, I understand that.  But to just be a mean person on a general basis is not only ridiculous, but inexcusable.  Somebody stabbed you in the back?  That sucks.  Somebody broke your heart?  That sucks, too.  Somebody ruined your life?  That really sucks.  I cannot make up for those things.  I cannot tell you to not feel sad, or upset, or angry.  I cannot tell you to cry, scream, or yell.  I cannot even tell you that you’re wrong for feeling or doing those things.  But I can tell you this:  To take out that sadness, and that anger, and that aggression on everyone else is wrong.  Rude comments, glares, obscene gestures - these things aren’t necessary.  They’re superficial amusement, a temporary laugh to hide behind.  They do nothing to alleviate any real pain or fix any real damage.  And they sure as hell don’t do anything to get rid of the hate that surrounds us.  The only way to combat all of the terrible things in our lives and in the world is to love.  I’m not saying you have to genuinely like every single person you meet.  I’m not even saying you have to constantly walk around with a smile on your face.  All I’m suggesting is that positivity is the ultimate weapon against negativity.  So if you can’t manage a “Hello,” a friendly wave, a kind word, or even a smile, then it’s best to just keep on moving.

It is a new year,

and I am not a new person.  But, I have a new challenge for those of you who need it:  Love yourself.  Love yourself unconditionally, for exactly who you are.  Because you’re beautiful.  Each and every one of you.  And I appreciate you.  For always being here, even when I am gone for months.  And I admire you.  For being you.  Thank you for everything.

I don’t

believe that doing what someone else tells you to do is “doing the right thing.”  I don’t believe formal education is the only gateway to success.  And I sure as hell don’t believe that money is greater than changing someone’s life for the better.  Stay grounded, stay genuine.  Appreciate life, the people you love, and the things that make you happy.

Anonymous asked: I don't follow you on tumblr because I feel like my friends would make fun of me or something but I check your blog everyday. Sometimes I wonder though if you post things and not believe in them yourself. LIke you just say them to sound profound or to get followers. That would be kinda shitty. Do you do that? Then again, even if you answer this question, how am I supposed to know you aren't lying?

If I said things just to sound profound or to get followers, I wouldn’t be anonymous.  I’d want people to know who I was, to give me praise for being so brilliant.  Honestly, I couldn’t care less about having a ton of followers.  If people want to read the ridiculous things I say, then awesome.  If people think I’m ridiculous, then that’s okay, too.  But, like you said, how are you supposed to know that I’m being sincere when I say this?  That’s the bitch about the internet.  You never know for sure…

For the record, I try to make sure that I never talk just to make noise.  It’s a waste of breath, and I don’t know about you, but I like breathing.