Sometimes gotta fight for every scrap of sunlight. The positive messages I post? I know there is at least ONE person who needs it. Some kind soul who might feel lost amid the constant noise of this world.
And that’s what I want to share. 💛
"Doc, I've been depressed for the past several months. I'm not sure what I'm doing anymore."
"You should follow Sunny Dingo's twitter! His positivity and sunny outlook will cheer you up!"
"But doc... I AM Sunny Dingo."
Just because someone has loads of followers, a cute fursuit, fancy car, shiny toys, stacks of cash, etc doesn't excuse them for being a jerk. 💛
"It's nice to be important,
But it's important to be nice."
--John Templeton
(and Kermit the Frog)
Four years ago I landed on the doorstep of my new home, a brightly coloured doggo with no idea who I was and embarked on a virtual walkabout through furry to discover myself.
💛 thanks all for your love and support and positivity. You are my sunshine ☀️
How do you see me? Can/should I call you “kiddo”? I typically haven’t cos I generally prefer speaking in a peer-to-peer convo regardless of age.
Comparing mental notes with my mate and best dad figure
@DadHeeler
. He calls ppl kiddo, cos he’s a dad.
Late for
#TMITuesday
:
TBH I’m intimidated by my follower count. Impostor syndrome sets in. How did I deserve all these followers?
Then I recall occasions I was able to bend an ear, or share a helpful word with someone who needed it.
Not about numbers
It’s about people 💛
Sometimes we wanna be alone, but not feel lonely. Some ppl need some social downtime to recharge themselves. Listen to your feelings, take time for self-care, hopefully soon you’ll be shining again.
Oh, and make sure you’re getting enough sleep. 💛💤 ▶️ℹ️🆖0️⃣
Yesterday was my fourth “birthday”. Thanks heaps for all the birthday wishes! Also many ppl have said I have inspired them.
I may have been born a fursuit crush, but I became so much more. Crushes will come and go, but if I’ve inspired people, then I’ve made a difference 💛
“We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful about what we pretend to be.”
— Kurt Vonnegut
As furries we often play pretend. But what we play as, is how others see us, how we come to see ourselves, and eventually become ourselves.
What are you pretending to be? 💛
Good Vibes Only*
* - hey, bad stuff happens. The more you try to avoid the negative the more it will find you. Those feels tell what needs fixing. Gotta deal with the problems, take that *positive* outlook to tackle what's wrong, since you are worth improving! 💛
"How are you?"
That's a tough question when you think about it. Dozens of things going on, good and bad. But it's our decision. The words you choose to answer with can influence your outlook today.
Or could just take the easy route and simply say "fine".
So, how are you? 💛
Furry fandom should feel safe. Safe for us to explore and find ourselves, freedom to express who we are.
But it's not freedom from consequences. If you're a jerk to people, expect backlash.
There's going to be haters and trolls in life, sure. But we can take care of each other
Thankful for this community, the crazy creative compassionate souls I’ve met, people who share kindness, who inspire me and inspired by me to spread that kindness and understanding and acceptance I’ve felt here, those who have found a truer self
thank you
for being you. 💛
Hey we don’t always have answers for a friend in need. You can’t fix everything!
Sometimes all you can offer is an ear to listen, and your friend knowing they are being heard can make the difference. 💛💙
Don't miss a chance to tell someone you love them. Be thankful for the people in your life.
You don't have to have all the answers, who does? People will appreciate your presence and sincerity more than winning an argument.
Thanks all for the love and support. Keep shining! 💛
I hope you’re having a luvly
#FursuitFriday
, wherever today finds you!
Why not try greeting people with a smile, see if they smile back?
Here’s MY smile (and blep)! 💛
📸
@LostWolf321
"I am awake, I see the sun. I am going to give my gratitude to the sun and to everything and everyone, because I am still alive. One more day to be myself."
—Don Miguel Ruiz
“The Four Agreements”
I’ve been thinking about this.
No, I’m not “happy all the time”. I didn’t intend to become a meme or an oversimplified motivational or “cat poster”.
You can’t sweep depression under the rug. Gotta fight it, gotta WANT to fight it...since you’re worth getting better.
Have a great evening, friends! Best wishes from a coupla sunshine coloured critters at a luvly sunset! 🌅
With Chavara (
@mazedragon
), vid by
@ScoutWox
#FursuitFriday