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I’m not on Tumblr at the moment — that’s part of my hiatus from social sites — but I thought it might be worthwhile to share a bit of inspiration that seems to have (partially) unstuck me from a month-long rut I’ve been in, so I’m using this space. Pardon me.

From Ryan Jacoby’s blog:

It’s occurred to me recently that you’re either starting or quitting.

There’s really nothing true about the idea of “standing still.” If it feels like you’re standing still, it’s just that you’re starting slowly or quitting slowly.

If you feel trapped, figure out where you’re pointing and step on the gas. Either way you should accelerate.

From The Dismemberment Plan:

The song is Following Through. Even though it comes from a dark, rejected place, there’s ultimately a resilience to it that I find cathartic.

I can do it anywhere with anyone at any time
don’t you forget
this is my life and it’s going to be good, don’t you know
not a promise or a threat or an ultimatum, though I can do those too
I’m just telling you,
I’ve got this life I’ve just got to live
I’m just following through.

Following through. Tying it all back together. Yeah, that’s the ticket.