ERIN UMSTEAD

Singer, Songwriter, One of Peace

‎In an ideal world, no one would talk before 10 am. People would just hug, because waking up is really hard.

—Zooey Deschanel (via awful-tough)

(via zooeydeschanel)

Dependence

In an effort to be more creative and have an outlet for it, I’ve decided to share some lyrics of a song I have been working on for the past week. I’ve been angry lately. Here you have it:

Dependence is not friendship

And connection can lead to loss

Loneliness is not a compromise

Clear head and clean thoughts

I’ve found it easy to depend on you

While you’ve found it easy to depend on something I don’t like to do

And I feel it will ruin you

I’m having fish fingers and custard for dinner again. Geronimo!

Happy Fish Fingers and Custard Day fellow Whovians! It’s actually really f’ing delicious! Nom nom nom.

Being tender and open is beautiful. As a woman, I feel continually shhh’ed. Too sensitive. Too mushy. Too wishy washy. Blah blah. Don’t let someone steal your tenderness. Don’t allow the coldness and fear of others to tarnish your perfectly vulnerable beating heart. Nothing is more powerful than allowing yourself to truly be affected by things. Whether it’s a song, a stranger, a mountain, a rain drop, a tea kettle, an article, a sentence, a footstep, feel it all – look around you. All of this is for you. Take it and have gratitude. Give it and feel love.

—Zooey Deschanel (via sugar-and-heartbreak)

(via hellogiggles)

Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive and then go do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.

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Howard Thurman

(via femmeforward)

Being uncomfortable means you’re growing. Eat a pint of Ben and Jerry’s or try on your favorite pair of skinny jeans and you’ll know I’m right. It’s on the edge of discomfort where the magic happens. Where panic turns to a pleasant, natural high and you know you can tackle the world.