“to be born means being compelled to choose an era, a place, a life. to exist here, now, means to lost the possibility of being countless other potential selves.. yet once being born there is no turning back. and I think that’s exactly why the fantasy worlds of cartoon movies so strongly represent our hopes and yearnings. they illustrate a world of lost possibilities for us.” ― hayao miyazaki, starting point: 1979-1996

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“cuz in the rain people are busy minding themselves” 

forever rain (2018)

• be confident in your appearance/self
• strive toward your goals when they seem too far to reach
• don’t doubt yourself and your abilities
• don’t be afraid to boast about your looks! you are beautiful!

• things don’t come easily, work hard for what you want
• ignore what people say about you, you can do anything!
• love doesn’t have to be within a person

• don’t take shit from no one!
• use your voice, speak and stand for yourself
• love yourself before loving someone else
• if you fail at something, get back up and try again

• when in doubt, dance it out!
• instead of looking at the negative, turn toward the positive
• you only have one chance at life, live it happily

• don’t change anything about yourself for the benefit of others
• your happiness is what’s important
• if you love something, do it!

• it’s okay to be different, be you
• you are not here to please others
• appreciate what you have

• friends can be your family
• you are never to young for the little things!
• embrace your inner child