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Create the Ripple

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Create the Ripple @createtheripple.bsky.social · Jan 3

To be kind is to believe in others when they forget to believe in themselves. Every act of kindness plants a seed of courage for someone else.

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#kindness #KindnessMatters

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Create the Ripple @createtheripple.bsky.social · 13h

“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.” Maya Angelou.

Even when life feels uncertain, choosing optimism and hope can change everything.

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#kindness #positivity

Picture by @joyfulsmallthings

Illustration by @joyfulsmallthings showing a person standing in rain and storm clouds on the left side of a large yellow sign. The sign reads: “KEEP GOING. YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT’S RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER.” Bright flowers grow from the top of the sign against a light blue background with small white dots, symbolising hope and optimism beyond difficult times.

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Create the Ripple @createtheripple.bsky.social · 1d

You are imperfect, you are wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging.” Brené Brown.

A little reminder… just in case anything has made you forget.

We can believe in ourselves a little (a lot) more.

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#kindness #positivity #selfworth #belonging

Picture by @anxiety.positive

A colourful list-style illustration with the repeated phrase “You are…” followed by different affirming words: GOOD (red), WONDERFUL (orange), CAPABLE (amber), BRAVE (yellow), GROWING (green), WORTHY (turquoise), MAGICAL (blue), LOVED (lilac), HEALING (purple), NEEDED (pink). Each word is highlighted in a bold, hand-drawn coloured block. The handle @anxiety.positive is written at the bottom.

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Create the Ripple @createtheripple.bsky.social · 1d

“Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves, even when we risk disappointing others.” Brené Brown.

We’re allowed to be clear, kind, and assertive… all at the same time.

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#kindness #communication #assertive

Picture by Katie Abey

A playful illustration featuring a wide-eyed cartoon panda sitting against a pink background filled with hand-drawn hearts and swirls. Above the panda, the text reads: “I’m going to start being more assertive if that’s okay? (No worries if not).” The words “more assertive” are in pink bubble letters with sparkles around them. A rainbow stretches across the middle of the image. A label points to the panda with the text “The People Pleasing Panda.” Artwork by Katie Abey.

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Create the Ripple @createtheripple.bsky.social · 2d

“The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.” Alan Watts

One small step, one brave moment, one thought turned into action… that’s how change begins.

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#kindness #positivity #change
Picture by joyfulsmolthings

Illustration with orange and black hand-lettered text reading “Nothing changes if nothing changes” on a cream background with scattered orange and yellow flowers. Picture by joyfulsmolthings.

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Create the Ripple @createtheripple.bsky.social · 2d

That’s such a kind message! Thank you so much for lovely support and encouragement 🤗🧡

Create the Ripple @createtheripple.bsky.social · 2d

“You are enough exactly as you are.” Marisa Peer

A little reminder for today.
Keep being kind, capable, and uniquely you.

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#kindness #positivity #SelfBelief

Picture by nikkimiles

Illustrated image by @nikkimiles_ featuring six sea-themed drawings with affirmations including “It will be okay,” “You are a good person,” “You deserve happiness,” “You are beautiful,” “Keep shining your light,” and “You are capable.” Picture by Nikki miles

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Create the Ripple @createtheripple.bsky.social · 4d

“Self-trust is the first secret of success.” Ralph Waldo Emerson

Trust yourself.
Even when it feels uncertain.
We’ll be doing better than we think.

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#kindness #trust #belief #learning

Picture by anxiety positive

Illustration with the words “Trust Yourself” in large, bold black hand-lettered text in the centre. Surrounding the words are 18 brightly coloured square tiles in red, orange, yellow, green, blue, pink and purple. Each tile features a simple, joyful doodle — including a flower, heart, sun, smiley face, star, fingerprint, peace sign, sparkles, bow, stripes, and other abstract shapes. The design is playful and vibrant. Illustration by @Anxiety.Positive.

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Create the Ripple @createtheripple.bsky.social · 5d

“You are far too smart to be the only thing standing in your way.” Jennifer J. Freeman

Some things feel scary, but that doesn’t mean they’re wrong. Often it’s just that they’re unfamiliar. It means we’ve got a chance to learn and grow.

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#kindness #belief

Picture by @joyfulsmolthings

Illustration with a cream background, scattered with small orange dots. Two large orange and yellow floral designs sit in the top left and bottom right corners. Hand-drawn text in the centre reads: “It’s scary because it’s unfamiliar, not because you’re incapable.” Artwork by @joyfulsmolthings.

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Create the Ripple @createtheripple.bsky.social · 6d

“Our feelings are our most genuine paths to knowledge.” Audre Lorde

Feeling deeply isn’t a flaw.

It’s part of how we connect, how we care, how we understand.

Keep feeling. It matters.

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#kindness #compassion #emotions

Picture by Katie Abey

Illustration by Katie Abey. A happy cartoon camel stands upright with arms raised in front of a rainbow on a pink background filled with sparkles and star shapes. The camel has a tuft of dark hair, a small tail, and a joyful expression. Above its head is a large white speech bubble with the hand-lettered message: “Your willingness to feel deeply is your gift to the world.” To the right, handwritten text says: “The Camel of Compassion” with an arrow pointing at the camel. The mood is cheerful, colourful, and affirming. Artist credit appears at the bottom: @katieabey.

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Create the Ripple @createtheripple.bsky.social · 7d

“We’re all just walking each other home.” Ram Dass

We’re doing ok. We’re figuring it out.
We’re allowed to not have all the answers yet.

Nobody knows what they’re doing… not really.

You’re enough.

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#kindness #positivity #SelfBelief

Picture by @anxiety.positive

A colourful illustrated image of a closed notebook with rainbow-edged pages, lying at an angle on a soft black cloud shape. The cover of the notebook reads in bold black capital letters: “Nobody knows what they’re doing.” The background is a muted blue. The artwork is credited to @anxiety.positive.

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Create the Ripple @createtheripple.bsky.social · 8d

“If you’re always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be.”
Maya Angelou

You’re here to take up space, to speak, to feel, to show up fully… just as you.
And that version of you is more than enough.

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#kindness #positivity

Picture by @katieabey

Alt text: A colourful cartoon by @katieabey showing a rainbow-striped watering can with a tired expression. The text above reads: “You were not put here on this earth to become a diluted version of you so it is time to stop watering yourself down.” The watering can is labelled “The Watering Can of Wisdom” and the image encourages authenticity and self-worth. Picture by @katieabey

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Create the Ripple @createtheripple.bsky.social · 9d

“I’ve had a lot of worries in my life, most of which never happened.” Mark Twain

We’ve all done it… let something take up space that didn’t need to.

And more often than not… it turned out fine.

Be kind to your mind.

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#kindness #positivity #calmness
Picture by @joyfulsmolthings

A colourful cartoon-style illustration featuring a tall, towering stack of paper. On the top sheet, in bold hand-drawn lettering, it says: “STUFF I WORRIED ABOUT THAT ACTUALLY TURNED OUT FINE.” The stack sits on a yellow tiled floor with a pink background, scattered with hand-drawn flowers and white dots. The artwork is by @joyfulsmolthings, as signed on the side of the stack.

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Create the Ripple @createtheripple.bsky.social · 10d

“Feelings are much like waves, we can’t stop them from coming but we can choose which ones to surf.” Jonatan Mårtensson

It’s ok to feel how you’re feeling.
It’s ok for others to be where they are too.

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#kindness #positivity

Picture by joyfulsmolthings

Illustration with layered shades of blue forming a cloud-like burst pattern filled with small dots and wavy outlines. In the centre, bold black handwritten text reads: You can be happy, hurting and healing at the same time. The background radiates from light blue in the middle to darker blues around the edges, creating a sense of depth and movement. Picture by @joyfulsmolthings

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Create the Ripple @createtheripple.bsky.social · 11d

“We are all a little fragile and a little resilient. It’s what makes us beautifully human.” Brené Brown

Be gentle with yourself. 🧡

#kindness #positivity #resilience

Picture by @selfcare.recipe

A pastel illustration titled “Gentle Reminders” shows six smiling sea creatures, each with a short uplifting message beneath them.
Top row (left to right): a pink octopus with the words “You deserve the kindness you give others.”; a blue jellyfish with “Treat your mind, body, and spirit like someone you love.”; and a blue plaid squid with “It’s okay and normal to have off days.”
Bottom row (left to right): a pink jellyfish with “There is always something to be grateful for.”; a purple squid with “Forgive yourself for your past mistakes.”; and a pink octopus with “Celebrate your accomplishments big and small.”
The background is a soft grey and the credit “@selfcare.recipe” appears at the bottom.

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Create the Ripple @createtheripple.bsky.social · 11d

“Asking for help isn’t a weakness, it’s a strength.” Brené Brown

We don’t earn medals for not asking for help.

Resting, pausing, and reaching for support keep us human, healthy, and ready for what matters.

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#kindness #positivity #SelfCare

Picture by @joyfulsmolthings

A bright pink background with small white dots and yellow star accents features a large blue award ribbon. Inside the ribbon’s circular centre, black handwritten text reads: “THERE IS NO AWARD FOR NEVER ASKING FOR HELP OR NEVER TAKING A BREAK.” Illustration by @joyfulsmolthings.

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Create the Ripple @createtheripple.bsky.social · 12d

“There will stretch out before you an ever-lengthening, ever-ascending path. You know you will never get to the end of the journey. But this, so far from discouraging, only adds to the joy and glory of the climb.” Winston Churchill

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#kindness #positivity

Picture by @anxiety.positive

A bright rainbow of seven curved stripes—pink, purple, blue, green, yellow, orange, and red—arches across a white background. Bold black hand-painted style lettering reads “LOOK HOW FAR YOU’VE COME!” Artwork by @anxiety.positive.

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Create the Ripple @createtheripple.bsky.social · 13d

“The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.” Alan Watts

Change is part of every season & every chapter of life. It invites us to notice what matters, release what’s ready to go & welcome what comes next.
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#opportunity
Art by Positively Present

An illustrated image of a takeaway coffee cup decorated with a large orange pumpkin and swirling autumn leaves, set against a pale blue cloudy sky. The heading reads “AUTUMN IS…” followed by six reflective phrases in black text: “…the time to gather knowledge and harvest new ideas… the pause needed to embrace true, inspiring gratitude… the knowledge that there is both pain and freedom in letting go… the reminder that sometimes patience is what leads to growth… the acceptance of our own matchless, magnificent magic… the season of contrast, of holding on and letting go.” The artwork is credited to Positively Present.

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Create the Ripple @createtheripple.bsky.social · 14d

“You can’t carry all that stuff forever. At some point, you need to put it down and rest.” Dr. Thema Bryant

We don’t have to hold it all. We’re allowed to let go of what’s too heavy. The helpful things can stay… the rest, we can put down.

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#kindness #SelfCompassion

Picture by @joyfulsmolthings

Illustration of a person wearing red and green checked trousers and brown shoes, holding a heavy stack of labelled boxes. Each box is marked with a word: “MISTAKES”, “GUILT”, “BAD MEMORIES”, “PRESSURE”, and “EXPECTATIONS”. Beside them, bold black text reads: “IF IT IS TOO HEAVY, PUT IT DOWN”. The background is cream with scattered red dots. Artwork by @joyfulsmolthings.

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Create the Ripple @createtheripple.bsky.social · 15d

“Everyone is going through something, and most of it you can’t see.” Ruby Wax

What we see is only ever a fraction of what’s really going on.

When we remember that, even for a moment, it changes how we meet others with a little more understanding and care.

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#kindness #understanding #perspective

Illustrated infographic titled The Iceberg Illusion showing the tip of an iceberg labelled “SUCCESS” and the text “What people see.” Beneath the surface are the words “What people don’t see” alongside drawings representing qualities like persistence, failure, disappointment, and discipline. Picture credit unknown.

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Create the Ripple @createtheripple.bsky.social · 16d

Thank you, you too! ☀️

Create the Ripple @createtheripple.bsky.social · 16d

“You wouldn’t worry so much about what others think of you if you realised how seldom they do.” David Foster Wallace

Be curious about how you’re living and keep reminding yourself of what truly matters. 🧡

#learning #kindness #SelfAwareness

Picture by joyfulsmolthings

Illustrated image by joyfulsmolthings showing a smiling young girl and an elderly woman standing side by side and holding hands. The girl has brown pigtails, a pink T-shirt, a blue pinafore dress, white socks, brown shoes, and is holding a teddy bear by one arm. The elderly woman has short curly grey hair, glasses, a cream long-sleeved top, a pink dress with yellow flowers, and blue shoes. The background is light pink with small white dots. Black handwritten text across the top reads “The people worth impressing:” with two pink speech-bubble shapes containing the words “Your 6-year-old self” next to the girl and “Your 85-year-old self” next to the woman.

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Create the Ripple @createtheripple.bsky.social · 17d

“To be human is to be beautifully flawed.”
David Whyte

It’s not about having to do it perfectly.
It’s about doing it with care and understanding for ourselves and each other.

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#humanness #kindness

Picture by @anxietypositive

Picture by @anxietypositive
Alt text: Bright, colourful artwork with wavy vertical stripes in rainbow colours. In the centre is a white cloud-like shape with bold hand-lettered text that reads: “Be human to the fullest.” Artwork credited to @anxiety positive

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Create the Ripple @createtheripple.bsky.social · 18d

“Life is tough, my darling, but so are you.”
Stephanie Bennett-Henry

Some days take everything we’ve got.

But even then, a little light, a little clarity, a little belief… can carry us through.

Positivity is trusting that better days will come.

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#kindness #positivity
Art by @anxiety.positive

Hand-lettered quote on a rainbow background. The text reads: “Positivity doesn’t mean you have to be happy all the time. It means that even on the hard days, you know that better ones are ahead.” Image credit: @anxiety.positive

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Create the Ripple @createtheripple.bsky.social · 19d

Thank you for such a lovely share and message! Writing helps me so much too and walking. 🤗

Create the Ripple @createtheripple.bsky.social · 19d

Me too 🤗