You gotta take a risk or you'll be doing the same shit forever.

someone being patient with you is one of the softest form of love

Today In History

Venus Williams defeated Lindsey Davenport 6-3, 7-6 (7-3) to win her first Wimbledon women’s singles tournament on this date July 8, 2000. This win was Williams’ first grand slam title.

She went on to win seven Grand Slam singles titles, five at Wimbledon and two at the US Open. Not to mention four Olympic Gold Medals.

Over her career, Venus has captured 49 WTA singles titles and 22 WTA doubles.

In 2007 it was her unwavering fight which led Wimbledon to award women players the same pay as their male counterparts.

Not only a force on the court, but true to her bold spirit Williams parlayed her fine-tuned business acumen with her healthy competitive spirit into three successful business ventures:

• Lifestyle and fashion-forward activewear brand EleVen by Venus Williams

• Full-service commercial and residential interior design firm V STARR.

• And plant-based protein company Happy Viking.

Venus Williams is arguably one of the most accomplished and inspiring women in the history of sports.

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Richard Hugo, Essay on Poetic Theory: The Triggering Town

my hobbies? uhh.. peeling back the layers…. uncovering metaphors.. mirroring…..connecting dots…..stuff like that

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eat a fruit that you like. take a little walk and pay attention to the trees. dance to music alone in ur room. it’s the small things that will heal you

i love the sound of heavy rain and thunder on a dark night. i find it so peaceful

Davi Kopenawa, Shaman and leader of the Brazilian Yanomami.

if she cares about ur mental health keep her

The best kind of connections are the ones that feel safe. The ones that effortlessly reciprocate your energy-a sign of alignment. The ones that dip their love in honey and pour each drop in you. The ones that lean into your emotions and show you what it feels like to be supported. To be understood. To be available for you. The ones that meet your soul in the space of emotional intelligence comprehending the language beneath your wounds. The ones who hold onto your healing in the softest, most selfless way. In a way that gently breaks down your walls and makes you say, "I'm safe to fall." The best kind of connections are the ones that pour peace into your soul -the ones that unconditionally love every piece of you.

- Jade Torres @IAMITORRES

I can understand and not agree

i wish more people would pay attention to this

Advice from an 80 year old man

1. Have a firm handshake. 2. Look people in the eye. 3. Sing in the shower. 4. Own a great stereo system. 5. If in a fight, hit first and hit hard. 6. Keep secrets. 7. Never give up on anybody. Miracles happen everyday. 8. Always accept an outstretched hand. 9. Be brave. Even if you’re not, pretend to be. No one can tell the difference. 10. Whistle. 11. Avoid sarcastic remarks. 12. Choose your life’s mate carefully. From this one decision will come 90 per cent of all your happiness or misery. 13. Make it a habit to do nice things for people who will never find out. 14. Lend only those books you never care to see again. 15. Never deprive someone of hope; it might be all that they have. 16. When playing games with children, let them win. 17. Give people a second chance, but not a third. 18. Be romantic. 19. Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know. 20. Loosen up. Relax. Except for rare life-and-death matters, nothing is as important as it first seems. 21. Don’t allow the phone to interrupt important moments. It’s there for our convenience, not the caller’s. 22. Be a good loser. 23. Be a good winner. 24. Think twice before burdening a friend with a secret. 25. When someone hugs you, let them be the first to let go. 26. Be modest. A lot was accomplished before you were born. 27. Keep it simple. 28. Beware of the person who has nothing to lose. 29. Don’t burn bridges. You’ll be surprised how many times you have to cross the same river. 30. Live your life so that your epitaph could read, No Regrets 31. Be bold and courageous. When you look back on life, you’ll regret the things you didn’t do more than the ones you did. 32. Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them. 33. Remember no one makes it alone. Have a grateful heart and be quick to acknowledge those who helped you. 34. Take charge of your attitude. Don’t let someone else choose it for you. 35. Visit friends and relatives when they are in hospital; you need only stay a few minutes. 36. Begin each day with some of your favourite music. 37. Once in a while, take the scenic route. 38. Send a lot of Valentine cards. Sign them, ‘Someone who thinks you’re terrific.’ 39. Answer the phone with enthusiasm and energy in your voice. 40. Keep a note pad and pencil on your bed-side table. Million-dollar ideas sometimes strike at 3 a.m. 41. Show respect for everyone who works for a living, regardless of how trivial their job. 42. Send your loved ones flowers. Think of a reason later. 43. Make someone’s day by paying the toll for the person in the car behind you. 44. Become someone’s hero. 45. Marry only for love. 46. Count your blessings. 47. Compliment the meal when you’re a guest in someone’s home. 48. Wave at the children on a school bus. 49. Remember that 80 per cent of the success in any job is based on your ability to deal with people. 50. Don’t expect life to be fair