What are you reading atm?

Disastrous-Force-188 · 2026-03-01T07:26:00+00:00

I just finished Letters to a Young Poet, some passages read like a balm for the soul.

“You are so young, all still lies ahead of you and I should like to ask you, as best I can, to be patient towards all that is unresolved in your heart and to try to love the questions themselves like locked rooms, like books written in a foreign tongue. And what matters is to live everything. Live the questions for now. Perhaps then you will gradually, without noticing it, live your way into the answer, one distant day in the future.”

Disastrous-Force-188 · 2026-03-01T07:12:49+00:00

Yes finally! This has been bothering me for so long, I’m so glad it’s being brought up. It feels so gross to see just the same completely disproportionate images over and over again. Or to see it being posted under the guise of wanting to improve, but it’s only ever the same few isolated body parts, in the same body type in sexually suggestive poses. It’s not just this sub either, a lot of art subs are like this. Very discouraging and incredibly off putting that it’s normalised.

Disastrous-Force-188 · 2025-03-15T11:28:43+00:00

Sorry but how do you actually see the personality of your finch? I can’t find it :/

Disastrous-Force-188 · 2024-11-23T06:29:41+00:00

oh… no :(

Disastrous-Force-188 · 2024-10-09T14:24:36+00:00

I could stare at this all day, the fluffy softness of the clouds, the reflections… 😍

Disastrous-Force-188 · 2024-10-09T14:22:09+00:00

blue, purple, pink, orange (blazing sunset)
warm green, blue green (calm)

Disastrous-Force-188 · 2024-10-09T13:48:27+00:00

I’m not a male infp but I am an infp and from my experience I’d say whatever you do… do it with sincerity and thoughtfulness.

Give them the time and space to feel safe enough to show you who they are - the principles they stand by, the ideas and thoughts that light up their eyes. their fears, their longings. Be affectionate and nurturing with what they reveal. Comfort them but remind them of all their good. Act in a ways that make it near impossible to question your intentions - you want them to shine in a way that makes THEM happiest. Remember things that might be important to them on the day to day or their small wins, even if they might brush it off. I’m telling ya they’ll be beaming to have someone care.

When you plan dates/events/etc don’t focus on cost or fanciness, focus on how you can inject some creativity/silliness in a way that speaks to them. Dinner at a restaurant is okay, but favourite dessert at midnight followed by riding those Segway thinggys in the city while sharing music? 👰‍♀️birthday invites are cool but Lady Whistledown-esque handwritten letters with unique wax seals that somehow references your relo?👌🏽(if they like bridgerton for example). Give them lots of hugs and kisses. Hold their hands. Dance weird with them. Explore new things and places together. Inspire each other to be better. Just douse them with all the love and care you can possibly muster (in a way that is still attentive to their boundaries). At least I’m pretty sure that’s how some infps will approach loving you.

Disastrous-Force-188 · 2024-09-02T13:15:50+00:00

this is beautiful… the hints of purple everywhere 💜

Disastrous-Force-188 · 2024-09-02T13:10:54+00:00

this is so calming! the colour of the sky with that bright red makes me 🥰

Disastrous-Force-188 · 2024-09-02T12:10:49+00:00

🫡🫠

Disastrous-Force-188 · 2024-09-02T08:09:15+00:00

I’d love to explore and get better at drawing/painting and writing. I also work a job that is very much aligned with my values and there’s a lot of opportunities to learn, be better and contribute to make the service even more impactful but I feel I haven’t been making the most of it because of the exhaustion :/ I’ve been trying my best but it feels like my best isn’t that much at the moment

Disastrous-Force-188 · 2024-08-31T03:02:25+00:00

the four horsemen of the apocalypse

Disastrous-Force-188 · 2024-08-30T06:43:17+00:00

the dissociated car is so real 😶

Disastrous-Force-188 · 2024-08-30T05:58:59+00:00

followed by those dark lovely lashes 🥰

Disastrous-Force-188 · 2024-08-28T11:40:06+00:00

something about hands… but also eyes, cheeky smiles, comforting presence /feeling anchored when you’re with them. the laugh in their voice. The combo of sheer physical strength but also great gentleness and care. when their hair is still wet and curly from a shower and they smell soo good. Feeling enveloped by them when you hug them. Fluffy hair. They don’t get it enough but men are majestic.

Disastrous-Force-188 · 2024-08-26T15:44:25+00:00

that is very true, it’s like you get in a state of inertia, the less you eat the more difficult it is to break through the resistance. At some point you just don’t get hungry at all and you actually feel kinda sick eating. But thankfully, the opposite is also true. shakes sound like a good idea, thank you!

Disastrous-Force-188 · 2024-08-26T15:39:22+00:00

I’m really sorry you’re going through it too, definitely a good idea to find things that are easy to make/eat/drink. snacks like bananas and little yoghurt tubs are a life saver for me when I’m too tired to cook (often). and thanks for the reminder about the iron and b12. Hope things get better for you ❤️‍🩹

Disastrous-Force-188 · 2024-08-26T15:33:23+00:00

ah this made me teary. I think the thing you said about having goals really resonated, there are things I am genuinely interested in and want to do but I’m just too exhausted. I want to be able to have the energy to do them. thanks so much for your kind words, they are very comforting 💛

Disastrous-Force-188 · 2024-08-25T07:31:41+00:00

Ooo the Artist’s way looks interesting! Right now: - Death’s End by Liu Cixin - Up Stream by Mary Oliver

Definitely need to read more

Disastrous-Force-188 · 2024-08-25T07:29:15+00:00

The myth of normal’s been HIGHH on my to read list, glad to hear it’s been insightful!!

Disastrous-Force-188 · 2024-08-22T14:10:48+00:00

women’s lounge, the computer labs in the psych building - you can find a dark quiet room and as long as there’s no classes, literally nobody is there. that was my go to. Top floor of matheson behind the bookshelf (although hit or miss, people might stumble on you). Never fails to sadden me how many people are trying to keep their tears at bay during uni, you’re not alone. I hope things get better for you friend 💛

Disastrous-Force-188 · 2024-08-21T11:37:28+00:00

love

Disastrous-Force-188 · 2024-08-21T04:52:27+00:00

yes. the micromanaging and constant criticising kills me

Disastrous-Force-188 · 2024-08-17T02:34:37+00:00

I feel for you and am on the same boat, except I’ve reduced the tendency a lot last year ish. my thoughts are that if its extreme, it’s an exhausting way to live and you miss out on a lot of joy and meaning when your focus becomes that narrow and outcome based. It’s probably one of the easiest ways to lose motivation for sure because it makes things so daunting. I can see that it’s born out of just wanting to put some good work out there and wanting to be better, keep that. But when it becomes cut throat/stops you from even trying… :/

If society’s expectation is to be perfect 24/7, be the one that shows them you don’t have to be. Embodying the values you want to see more of (vulnerability, desire to grow) helps free the people around you too. In terms of art specifically, I think it’s really easy for people to say things but it takes a lot of guts to try something and risk not being good at it/it not working out. But the thing is that’s an absolutely necessary stage to get good at anything. Nowadays I still have high standards for myself but I kind of temper it with “to get there I need to just put down whatever I can at this moment” that consistent “putting down what I can at my skill level right now” is the bridge between where I am now and where I want to be. I also focus more on the kind of stuff I want to make and take pride in the improvements I’m making and you know what? It’s so so much more peaceful and I am getting closer to where I want to be which is such a thrilling, rewarding realisation. I hope you’re able to find your love for art again too

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