Rec | CHALLENGE YOUR SYSTEMS, QUESTION YOUR WHY'S

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CHALLENGE YOUR SYSTEMS, QUESTION YOUR WHY'S

Cut off all your hair impulsively and embrace the parts of your face you never gave thought to. Walk a new route home, see houses you've never seen before. Let someone teach you their way. I often met the question "why" with "idk." Develop your reasons, but don't be steadfast. Strong beliefs are important but so are new perspectives.

@gayprincess

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