By Anya Leex

Acceptance is peace.

No amount of anxiety will change your future, no amount of regret will change your past.

Peace is found in acceptance:

• Accept imperfection.

• Accept uncertainty.

• Accept the uncontrollable.

You don't have to understand, tolerate or even forget something, but if you want peace, you must accept it.

twenty five things i’ve learned in the twenty five years i’ve been alive:

- self love is so, so important. love yourself and the rest will follow.

- comparing yourself to others is never a good idea. don’t compare your story to any one else’s. your journey is special, and your journey is yours.

- stick to your morals and values, always.

- stand up for yourself more.

- you are incredibly strong, powerful, and fierce. don’t allow for anyone to dim your light.

- don’t fear your alone time, you will find great strength within it.

- embarrassing moments are just that — moments. let them pass.

- you will lose friends over the years, and that’s okay. you will find better ones in your future.

- it’s okay to not be okay. you won’t get it right every single day. and that’s okay too.

- love what makes you special. indulge in your quirks and talents, even if that talent is small.

- take each day one at a time. and don’t forget to breathe. everything is going to be okay.

- that thing you’re scared of doing? do it. overcome your fears, one step at a time.

- don’t allow for anyone to rob you of your happiness.

- keep your heart open and at peace with yourself and others. don’t allow for their actions to turn you cold.

- if you love a certain tv show, band, etc. love it fully and completely! don’t be ashamed of what you like. don’t be afraid of the judgement from others.

- while others are receiving their blessings, don’t worry. yours are coming too.

- you won’t always know who you are and what you want to do in life. everyone feels this way too. you’re not alone.

- love your pets more. cherish them. kiss them. hug them. they’re only here for a short while. say i love you more to your family. spend as much time with them as you can.

- listen to 80s and 90s music more often.

- sometimes it’s better to be alone than to be surrounded by people who don’t truly care about you.

- accept the differences you have with others. they’re not wrong. you’re not wrong. your experiences and differences are beautiful.

- your mental health is more important than a grade or toxic a relationship. take care of yourself.

- don’t worry about the people who have hurt you. karma always takes care of them.

- self care includes dancing around in your underwear to your favorite songs…do it more often.

- time heals all. you will bloom again.

can you imagine how smart and knowledgeable i’d be if i actually invested time and commitment into learning everything i’m interested in instead of just reading an introductory gloss and then moving onto some other topic i find fascinating? lmao wild.

By Anya Leex

I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.

— Charles Dickens

By Anya Leex

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