you’re tired and sad and directionless. i know. i’ve been there, too. it’s alright. hopefully i can tell you what you need to hear.
By inspiredissue

  • Question of

    how do you feel? if you could sum it all up, what word comes the closest?

    • tired ;; like when you’ve come home from a long day and discovered more tasks to do.
    • lonely ;; you look around and realize you don’t really know anyone around you anymore.
    • dark ;; like the bottom of the ocean, where even the brightest of lights is put out.
    • insecure ;; like your body is just barely being held together.
    • lost ;; like a piece of paper being tossed about in a tempest.
  • Question of

    pick a color that reflects you right now.

    • blue so dark it’s almost black
    • dark gray
    • burnt orange
    • dark yellow-green (aka army green)
  • Question of

    pick a vibe you feel most connected to right now.

    • an intense thunderstorm is raging outside. you’re indoors, but the walls seem paper thin everytime lightning flashes. it feels as though nothing stands between you and the chaos.
    • you’re at dinner with your closest friends, but you’ve been zoned out for the past ten minutes. they’re all talking about plans you weren’t included in. part of you feels inidignant at the blatant rudeness of it, but most of you just sighs with familiarity.
    • outside, the sun is bleaching everything of its color. the air is far too hot and humid. there is no breeze. rather than refreshed, you feel even more tired.
    • your insides feel tight and unwell. you wish there was a door on your chest you could open and release this tension.
    • somewhere, in an empty space, you are floating. yet you feel impossibly heavy, like your clothes are soaked through with hot water.
  • Question of

    pick a vibe you wish you felt connected to.

    • it’s a saturday in spring. you’re folding a fresh load of laundry, still warm from the dryer. the windows are open, the breeze is coming through nicely, and everything smells fresh. laughter bubbles just beneath the surface.
    • you’re driving down the freeway with people you feel impossibly connected to. like you’ve all known each other since birth, or even before. the windows are down and you’re screaming the words to a song you don’t know, but you’re laughing anyways.
    • it’s cold out, but you’re warm. you have nothing to do today nor tomorrow. you feel light. music plays softly from somewhere nearby, and you’re content.
    • you’re in your home. someone you love comes in and holds you. you feel no fear.
    • you’re tucked safe in bed, covered by warm blankets. you’re sleepy, but in a softer way than before. you drift off easily and have no dreams.
  • Question of

    pick a noise

    • a disinterested hum
    • a frustrated groan
    • a nervous laugh
    • nothing
    • a missed joke
  • Question of

    pick something in my room

    • a long pillow shaped like a cat. perfect for holding when you feel alone.
    • a weighted blanket.
    • three incredibly soft blankets
    • a van gogh calendar
    • a cross that’s been on the wall of every bedroom i’ve had since birth
  • Question of

    pick a time of day

    • sunrise
    • morning
    • afternoon
    • sunset
    • dusk
  • Question of

    pick an ideal

    • unconditional love
    • limitless patience
    • complete safety
    • perfect understanding
    • easy laughter

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