Toddlers are so pure. She doesn’t understand that we help her with certain things because she’s little. She thinks that everyone just helps each other like that. So she tries to blow on my food and cut it up for me and tries to help me put on my shoes.
i was giving little wagon rides to a baby around the backyard one day and all of a sudden she hops off and slaps the seat of the wagon telling me to get on because it was my turn and i was like no it’s ok im too heavy and she was like NO ITS UR TURN and kept tugging on my hand so i would sit down. eventually i got on and it was just a little 2 year old trying so hard to push me around on a wagon not understanding why it wouldn’t budge but still so determined to let me have my turn lol
I don’t think I’d realised how many casual compliments we pay to our toddler until she started casually complimenting us back, because experience has taught her that’s How Social Interaction Is Done, and there’s nothing quite like a very earnest three-year-old solemnly and sincerely informing you that you look wonderful and smell nice to make you feel really good about yourself
I tell her she’s my best girl. She tells me I’m her best auntie. Then we both feel good about the world!
Let them judge you. Let them misunderstand you. Let them gossip about you. Their opinions aren’t your problems. You stay kind, committed to love, and free in your authenticity. No matter what they do or say, don’t you doubt your worth or the beauty of your truth. Just keep shining like you always do. ~Scott Stabile~ ———————————————— I’ve learned that everyone will have an opinion, even if what they want to talk about has no impact on their life in any way. Y’all can throw as much hate and shade against me and my dreams as you want but know this…I don’t care! My goals and dreams are bigger than me and far bigger than you. Trans people exist and that existence is not up for debate or discussion. We deserve the right to live freely, pursue our dreams, and achieve everything we set our hearts and minds to…including the game of basketball!! ———————————————— Can you imagine a world where everyone focused on being kind, committed to love, and were free in their authenticity…One day
Become comfortable in the skin you’re in with the smile you wear, you’re stuck with it. Take your personality and let it bubble up through your pores and touch lives and create smiles and never ever be cruel to your fellow woman. Stop slut shaming and skinny shaming and fat shaming because no one should ever be ashamed of who they are or what they do. No one knows why we were put here on this earth, but I feel as though we should make the most of it. If you see someone struggling and you’re doing alright, what do you have to lose by helping them? Nothing. But you have everything to gain. So ladies, if you believe in being happy, be yourself, and don’t tell others they’re wrong for doing the same thing. It’ll come a lot easier that way. #girl #longpost #preshower #mornings #happy #beyourself #selfie #brunette #bekind
More like the amazing boost. What a week I’ve had thanks to amazing friends and family in my life giving me boosts when I needed it the most, for the exciting opportunities on the horizon giving me a boost for exciting future plans.
juyeon only hopesshe vibes with her solo song. luda was right. she couldn’t imagine being given a song that she hated. it would be hard to debut with a song that doesn’t feel like yours. after all, people liked authenticity. not liking something, not vibing with it, not connecting with it would be a dead giveaway. juyeon sometimes likes to imagine what her solo might actually sound like. she hopes it’s cool, maybe a little more boyish than feminine. she doesn’t want to get her hopes up orvisualize it too much. just in case of it being polar opposite to what she visions. but still, she knows she would begrateful for whatever she was given. after all, it would behers.
the casting call, asking for girl crush had juyeon on the edge of her seat. girl crush was more her thing than pure and sweet. it has her a little hopeful for the future of the group. maybe she really would have a place in heartz, somewhere. “i can’t believe we’re at this point already! it feels like we all just started practicing our first evaluation.” juyeon exclaims, resting her head atop of a fist. she sighs. “but hearing they want girls who can do girl crush has me feeling a little betterabout this in the long run.” she adds with a smile.knowing sphere, they would end up surprising not only the girls, but fans and everyone else inbetween.
there probably was a method to their picks, but juyeonhadn’tthe brain power to connect their dots. to her, the picks were random and left her on the edge of her seat. it was funthat way, but also a little stressful, especially since her future was on the line. “yeah,maybe!” juyeon shrugs. “i mean, at least we’re not heavily criticized at the end of every eval, right?” most evaluations, at the end of them at least, were usually met with some form of criticism. juyeon was used to biting her tongue and trying not to jump orstumble at the slightest bit of tension, even if it wasn’t at her. “i think that’s why it’s hard to see what comes next. well, at least that’s how it is for me.”
Indeed it felt like they’d just started practising together a couple weeks ago, but here they were. Changing images, she thought, could both make or break the group, people either liking all the different styles or being disappointed that they strayed from what one liked. Personally, she liked changes like these, finding them much more interesting.
“I’m sure hoping for the best,” she said, careful not to say anything that could potentially give the other too much hope, as nothing was really certain when it came to the debuts. If at least twelve girls had been chosen first, it would only be a matter of who getting which solo, but like this… who knew. “I hope they can see in you what I see,” she smiled.
“It’s always more than enough criticism though,” she made a face. Of course, criticism was important to improve, but as a rather sensitive person, it wasn’t easy for her to deal with, sometimes having kept her up at night, though this didn’t only count for Sphere, but in general.
“I can’t tell at all either. Do they criticise those most, that already have been chosen or who they are considering? Or are they simply criticising most where most is due?” Looking behind the scenes really would be interesting, though she also felt as though there were many things she didn’t really want to know.
#Repost @lilcocobea ・・・ Fairly certain that @count_mia_in has my vote for Instagram video of the year!! I have watched this a million times and each time it just gets better! Mia and Jack you are definitely changing the world. Follow this incredible family for a daily dose of happiness #makeadifference #bekind #musicislife https://www.instagram.com/p/BsmP7k3hc3l/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=yojz9aihrr42
New in my Etsy shop! I added some new artwork and will have a few more things added later today chrystalizabeth.etsy.com . . . . . #watercolorlettering #brushlettering #modernlettering #moderncalligraphy #lettering #handlettering #handletteredquotes #watercolorquotes #watercolorart #watercolorartwork #uniqueart #etsyshop #etsyseller #shopsmall #supportsmallbusiness #christmasdecor #christmasart #christmaspaintings #kindnessmatters #bekind #rainbowart #rainbowlettering #mentalhealthawareness #selfcare #chrystalizabeth_watercolorlettering #chrystalizabeth_etsy https://www.instagram.com/chrystalizabeth/p/CXXKETcPQgd/?utm_medium=tumblr
Be kind to yourself ✨ more items like this will be added to my Etsy shop soon ☺️ . . Watercolor is from @cloversetlettering . . . . . #bekind #bekindtoyourself #brushlettering #modernlettering #moderncalligraphy #colorshiftwatercolor #handmadewatercolors #kindness #kindnessmatters #supportsmallbusiness #shopsmall #chrystalizabeth_watercolorlettering https://www.instagram.com/p/CXO95g5P9lv/?utm_medium=tumblr
So glad that I got the @the.ana.collection doll from Beit Sadu The handmade dolls tell the hidden stories of war-torn Syria by ordinary Syrian refugees caught up in conflict. Each doll carries a name of a refugee and her/his painful story. What’s meaningful about buying this doll is that part of the proceeds will go back to the refugee who helped in making the doll. Kudos to the creators of @the.ana.collection for this amazing initiative ❤️
day 319 : this sweaty smile brought to you by going through some ISH that puts you in hell, and then feeling like you’re OWNING this comeback. . my physical therapist had a student today. at the end of my session, she told me that when i walked in, she thought i was a PT too, not a patient. WHAT?! . i am so incredibly grateful for my life and how i feel right now. i would have never imagined that a #spinalcordinjury would help me transform the way i think and feel to this degree. we are all powerful magic and sometimes it takes a really bad thing to happen to make us wake up from the monotony and dissatisfaction with our situations. . i sometimes hate that our standard greeting for those we encounter is “hi how are you.” especially since most of the time the question is asked without remotely caring what the answer is, and the answer is mostly given as a pre-populated response. i try to be as genuine as i can, and recently my answer has been falling somewhere around “i’m so freaking fantastic.” . i’ve noticed that people that give a REAL response, especially if it’s unconventionally happy/grateful/smiley, have had some put on them and they are genuinely happy because they’ve taken the time to not be so oblivious at the little things that make life wonderful and worth making every second the best second you could possibly have. even if you’re still fighting a fight. i like talking to those people. stories are important. . life is too short. wake up. be you. be the best version of you with whatever is on your plate. . . . #newoutlook #scirecovery #whatparalysis #incompleteparaplegic #paraplegiclife #paralysissucks #notalldisabilitiesarevisible #bekind #peopleareimportant #physicaltherapy #thecomebackstory #thecomebackisstrongerthanthesetback #liveyourbestlife #wellness
Sad to hear that Trans icon April Ashley passed away on 27 Dec, aged 86. A former model, she was one of the first British people to undergo gender reassignment in the early ‘60’s. Outed by the press, her marriage annulment in 1969 on the grounds that she had been born a man and therefore couldn’t legally marry one, had consequences for Transwomen in the UK for decades; only getting overturned when the Gender Recognition Act was passed into law in 2004. RIP.
Some poor kid lost their wubby! I found this little guy in our complex’ parking lot by the playground. I was going to clip it on the fence there but we’re in our rainy season now so I clipped it near the mailboxes where there is better “shelter” and is more viable. I hope this little guy finds his way home! #missingtoy #lostandfound #friendlyneighbor #bekind #floridaweather https://www.instagram.com/p/CDSHXMlpk5m/?igshid=1rjujles0gn7h
For Drew Lynch, humor and self-acceptance are the best tools to take the power out of bullying. Show us your sense of humor by taking Drew’s challenge! Post your favorite joke w/ #MonthOfAction. http://bit.ly/DrewLynch_MOA
Going into #Thanksgiving grateful for all of you. ⭐ Remember to compliment the ones you #love! Who are YOU #thankful for this holiday season? Link in bio to shop @boymeetsgirlusa x @theotherkendra. #boymeetsgirl #boymeetsgirlusa #bmgxkendra #kendracunningham #compliments #aloha . . . . . . . . . . . . #comedian #comedy #collaboration #bekind #kindness #artist #funny #humor #lol #jokes #funnymemes #bekind #happy #family #holiday #fall #grateful #food #holidays #givethanks #gratitude (at New York City, N.Y.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWqmCVAl8L7/?utm_medium=tumblr
“I stop hate in my life by investing time and well-being into my community.” - @alliyahlogan Alliyah Logan is a youth advocate whose advocacy focuses on three main issues: safety in communities, education equity, and international gender equality, the foundation of her work is centered on empowering Black youth. Alliyah serves as the Director of Youth Engagement at Youth Over Guns, and endlessly advocates for access to safety in communities. Alliyah served as the 2019-2020 Teen Advisor for Girl Up, an initiative through the United Nations Foundation where she advocates for human rights for girls. She has received the Girl Hero award alongside Tarana Burke, Shonda Rhimes, and Dolores Huerta. Alliyah is now a UNICEF Youth Advocate, where she has been able to expand her work internationally. Alliyah’s work has been highlighted on esteemed international platforms such as the New York Times, UNICEF, the United Nations Foundation, and Teen Vogue. Alliyah is a contributor for Parade Magazine - and writes on racial justice, gender justice, and pop culture. As featured last week in @wwd featuring our collaboration with @inkidzco for the STOP HATE box. This campaign was shot remotely and @stacyigel asked each activist what color means to them and what stop hate means to them. With this data, she joined forces with the new app @qmochabrew to help each ambassador to use color to communicate their emotional response to hate. #STOPHATE #BOYMEETSGIRL x #INKIDZ #BMGxINKIDZ . . . . . . . . . . #BOYMEETGIRLUSA #FCKBULLIES #FCK #BULLIES #ANTIBULLYING #mentalhealth #selfcare #stopbullying #selflove #awareness #dailymotivation #mindfulness #selfhelp #endbullying #schoolclimate #bullybust #give #giveback #charity #mentalhealthawareness #antibullyingawareness #bekind #thinkkindness #bullying #bullyingawareness (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTAN3f4nsl-/?utm_medium=tumblr
“What I do to #STOPTHEHATE has educated others on how they might be able to help marginalized communities, spread resources for folks in need, uplifting small young people-led organizations. As well as encouraging folks to practice self-care however they see it.” “I’m an 18-year-old Afro-Latina who advocates for social justice and educating the youth on voter suppression and civic engagement. I’m passionate about reclaiming the deserved space for Black, Indigenous, and other people of color." - @karrluur As featured last week in @wwd featuring our collaboration with @inkidzco for the STOP HATE box. This campaign was shot remotely and @stacyigel asked each activist what color means to them and what stop hate means to them. With this data, she joined forces with the new app @qmochabrew to help each ambassador to use color to communicate their emotional response to hate. #STOPHATE #BOYMEETSGIRL x #INKIDZ #BMGxINKIDZ . . . . . . . . . . #BOYMEETGIRLUSA #FCKBULLIES #FCK #BULLIES #ANTIBULLYING #mentalhealth #selfcare #stopbullying #selflove #awareness #dailymotivation #mindfulness #selfhelp #endbullying #schoolclimate #bullybust #give #giveback #charity #mentalhealthawareness #antibullyingawareness #bekind #thinkkindness #bullying #bullyingawareness (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CS7EVzsnHQP/?utm_medium=tumblr
“I #STOPHATE by living unapologetically in my Black queer identity and spreading both the knowledge and change I wish to see in this world.” - @freckledrose_ Brooke Baker is an ever-changing activist and artist merging fashion, education, and marketing to foster equity and inclusion. The Howard University graduate has advanced the movement to end gun violence, promote body positivity, racial and social justice through her powerful fashion designs, communications management, animation, and different mediums of artistic expression. As featured last week in @wwd featuring our collaboration with @inkidzco for the STOP HATE box. This campaign was shot remotely and @stacyigel asked each activist what color means to them and what stop hate means to them. With this data, she joined forces with the new app @qmochabrew to help each ambassador to use color to communicate their emotional response to hate. #STOPHATE #BOYMEETSGIRL x #INKIDZ #BMGxINKIDZ . . . . . . . . . . #BOYMEETGIRLUSA #FCKBULLIES #FCK #BULLIES #ANTIBULLYING #mentalhealth #selfcare #stopbullying #selflove #awareness #dailymotivation #mindfulness #selfhelp #endbullying #schoolclimate #bullybust #give #giveback #charity #mentalhealthawareness #antibullyingawareness #bekind #thinkkindness #bullying #bullyingawareness (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CS4jsczHKrZ/?utm_medium=tumblr
“I #STOPHATE by resisting all forms of violence and oppression on and off the frontlines. By doing the work to uproot institutions that fuel hate.“ - @jona.nyc Luis J. Hernandez (@jona.nyc) is an organizer and activist recognized by BBC Global as 10 Latinos Under 30 Inspiring America. Leading initiatives at the intersection of racial justice and violence prevention he is a movement strategist, creative and non-profit advisor, and a social impact ambassador. As the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Youth Over Guns, Luis is a leading voice for change in the gun violence prevention movement. Born and raised in the South Bronx, NYC has molded his ambition and grounding in Black Radical Tradition. At the age of 14, Luis watched his brother go unjustly through America’s Criminal Legal System. Forced to act out of survival Luis began to speak out for safety and justice demanding systems change in bail, policing, and jail conditions– which led to the enactment of bail reform legislation in NYS. He has been recognized for his work by U.S President Joe Biden, The Office of The Brooklyn Borough President, MSNBC, BET, Teen Vogue, Mission Magazine, Instagram, CHNGE, Aeropostale, Levi’s, New Yorker Magazine, The Hill, and others. As featured today in @wwd featuring our collaboration with @inkidzco for the STOP HATE box. This campaign was shot remotely and @stacyigel asked each activist what color means to them and what stop hate means to them. With this data, she joined forces with the new app @qmochabrew to help each ambassador to use color to communicate their emotional response to hate. #STOPHATE #BOYMEETSGIRL x #INKIDZ #BMGxINKIDZ . . . . . . . . . . #BOYMEETGIRLUSA #FCKBULLIES #FCK #BULLIES #ANTIBULLYING #mentalhealth #selfcare #stopbullying #selflove #awareness #dailymotivation #mindfulness #selfhelp #endbullying #schoolclimate #bullybust #give #giveback #charity #mentalhealthawareness #antibullyingawareness #bekind #thinkkindness #bullying #bullyingawareness (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSzV-WJHDCW/?utm_medium=tumblr
