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Create the Ripple
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Passionate about people, positivity and potential. Creating ripples of kindness.
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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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“Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” Desmond Tutu

Be the reason someone feels valued today.

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#kindness #compassion

Picture by @joyfulsmolthings
A pink heart illustration featuring layered hearts in different shades of pink with tiny dots scattered throughout. In the centre heart, the handwritten text reads: “Be the reason someone feels heard, seen, valued and loved.” The overall tone is warm, gentle, and filled with kindness. Artwork by @joyfulsmolthings.
November 11, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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“If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete.” Jack Kornfield

You’re allowed to pause.
You’re allowed to choose differently.
You’re allowed to care for yourself, too. 🧡

#kindness #positivity #SelfCare

Picture by @Anxiety.Positive
A bright, uplifting digital illustration on a white background. The heading reads “You are allowed to:” in bold black text beside a yellow smiling face. Beneath it, colourful shapes each hold handwritten phrases: red for “sleep in late,” blue for “change plans,” orange for “make a new decision,” purple for “treat yourself,” yellow for “take breaks,” green for “stop feeling guilty,” turquoise for “say no,” pink for “say yes” and “talk about your struggles,” and lilac for “not have answers.” The style feels warm, friendly, and encouraging, reinforcing permission, care, and self-compassion. Artwork by @Anxiety.Positive, shown in the bottom left corner
November 10, 2025 at 6:46 AM
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“Be gentle with yourself. You are doing the best you can.” Paulo Coelho

Not every day needs strength or certainty.
Some days just need space to breathe.

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#kindness #positivity #SelfCare

Picture by @ladybluebottle
An illustration with a deep navy blue background. At the top, white hand-lettered text reads: “You are strong and you will be okay.” Below it, there is a simple rainbow made of three curved lines in shades of blue and white, with no background details. Beneath the rainbow, more white text says: “But you don’t have to be either of those things today.” The artwork is signed “@ladybluebottle” in light blue at the bottom. The overall tone feels calm, reassuring, and compassionate.
November 9, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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“To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.” Oscar Wilde

Learning to care for yourself takes courage. It’s an act of respect and a reminder that you are worthy, even on the days it feels hardest to believe it.

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#SelfLove #kindness

Picture by anxiety positive
A colourful illustrated graphic titled “Reminders for struggling with self-love” by @anxiety.positive. The background is a pale grid pattern. Across three rows, nine cheerful drawings are paired with uplifting reminders written in bold black hand-lettering. Top row: • A red heart beside the words “You deserve love.” • An orange flower with a yellow centre beside “Humans are not perfect.” • A bright yellow sun surrounded by short yellow rays beside “You are unique.” • A light green star beside “You are trying.” Middle row: • A teal wavy line beside “Your body is not who you are.” • A purple butterfly beside “Nothing lasts forever.” • Two pink spark-like diamond shapes beside “You deserve kindness.” • A pink exclamation mark beside “Beauty comes from within.” The overall tone is warm, encouraging, and optimistic, using playful shapes and vibrant colours to promote self-compassion and acceptance.
November 8, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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“You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” A.A. Milne

You’re clever, capable, and growing all the time. You’ve done more than you realise, and you’re doing brilliantly.

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#kindness #positivity #belief

Picture by @anxiety.positive
An uplifting digital illustration featuring bold, hand-painted black text that reads “Today is a perfect day to be really proud of the progress you’ve made!” Each word sits over wide, curving bands of bright rainbow colours that flow horizontally across the background — hot pink, purple, blue, green, yellow, orange, and red. The overall mood is positive, cheerful, and encouraging, with a sense of movement and warmth. The artwork feels playful yet meaningful, celebrating self-appreciation and progress. Picture by @anxiety.positive.
November 7, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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“Let your hopes, not your hurts, shape your future.” Robert H. Schuller

Hope reminds us that even when life feels uncertain, there’s still something waiting that can move us forward.

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#kindness #positivity #hope #learning

Picture by Katie Abey
A bright yellow illustrated background featuring six colourful cartoon hamsters by artist Katie Abey. Each hamster has a quirky, expressive face and is drawn in a spiky, fluffy style, holding either a heart or a biscuit. The text in bold, playful black and white hand lettering reads: “Ferociously clinging on to hope, forever, is the best way to live.” Below the main text, in smaller writing, it says, “The Hamsters of Hope.” The illustration is surrounded by doodled sparkles, paw prints, and star shapes, giving it a joyful, energetic feel. The artwork is signed “@KATIEABEY” in the lower right corner.
November 7, 2025 at 7:20 AM
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“What is the bravest thing you’ve ever said?” asked the boy.
“Help,” said the horse.
Charlie Mackesy

It’s not always easy to ask. Sometimes it’s the kindest and strongest thing we can do… for ourselves and for others.

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#kindness #help #support

Picture by @joyfulsmolthings
Illustration by @joyfulsmolthings showing a large blue rosette on a pink background with white dots and yellow sparkles. The rosette contains the handwritten message: “There is no award for never asking for help or never taking a break.”
November 6, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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“Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.” Reinhold Niebuhr

May we find calm in strength, kindness in courage, and gentleness in how we show up.

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#kindness

Picture by @Anxiety.Positive
Illustration by @Anxiety.Positive showing a rainbow arcing across a pale blue sky with white clouds. The words “May you be strong enough to be gentle” are written across the rainbow in bold black text, symbolising strength through gentleness.
November 5, 2025 at 7:56 AM
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“You are not required to set yourself on fire to keep other people warm.” Penny Reid

Caring deeply is a gift but it doesn’t mean we have to fix.

Sometimes the most powerful act of empathy is simply being there… fully present, steady, and kind.

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#kindness #empathy
Picture by @joyfulsmolthings
Illustration by @joyfulsmolthings featuring a warm, layered heart design. The background consists of concentric heart shapes in rich shades of orange, yellow, and gold, each bordered with a thin black outline and filled with subtle dotted textures that give a gentle, hand-drawn feel. At the centre of the image, inside the lightest heart, the handwritten text reads: “Your ability to feel other people’s pain doesn’t mean it’s your responsibility to fix it.” The overall tone of the illustration conveys empathy, compassion, and the importance of healthy emotional boundaries.
November 4, 2025 at 7:58 AM
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“Taking care of myself doesn’t mean ‘me first.’ It means ‘me too.’
L.R. Knost

November may be asking a little more of us… if it’s feeling a little heavier, slower, or just a bit off… that’s maybe a chance to choose #SelfCare

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#kindness #positivity #november

Picture by @positivelypresent
Picture by @positivelypresent Alt text: Illustrated image titled “November Self-Care” showing 25 hand-drawn prompts like “indulge in little delights,” “ignite more love,” and “wrap up in kindness,” each with a seasonal icon like pie, pumpkins, scarves, and leaves.
November 3, 2025 at 7:41 AM
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“You’ve been criticising yourself for years and it hasn’t worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens.”
Louise Hay

That shift towards compassion, even just a little, can change everything. 🧡

#kindness #SelfLove #positivity

Picture by @joyfulsmolthings
Cartoon-style illustration of a girl with wavy brown hair wearing a blue top with a yellow star and pink striped trousers. She stands in front of a tall mirror, smiling gently at her own reflection, which is also smiling back. Above her, in large hand-lettered text, are the words: “SORRY I’VE BEEN SO MEAN, I LOVE YOU!” The background is light blue with scattered sparkles, hearts, and dots. Illustration by @joyfulsmolthings.
November 2, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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“Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen.” Brené Brown

We can do the scary, big things. 🧡

#kindness #positivity #belief

Picture by @joyfulsmolthings
Illustration by @joyfulsmolthings showing a cute black cat sitting inside an orange carved pumpkin with a smiling face. The cat is surrounded by stars, a crescent moon, two black candlesticks with white candles, and fallen autumn leaves under a purple night sky with bats flying. The text at the top reads “You can do big and scary things.” Picture by @joyfulsmolthings.
November 1, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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“Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.” Dalai Lama

Kindness is contagious. It’s what softens the edges, restores hope, and reminds us that small acts can have a lasting impact.

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#kindness #love #positivity #connection

Picture by i_inspire_love
A pink heart with a smiling face and small halo hugs the Earth against a yellow background with stars. The text reads “Our world needs more love, hugs, & kindness.” Artwork by i_inspire_love.
October 31, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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“Wisdom comes with the ability to be still. Just look and just listen. No more is needed.” Eckhart Tolle

Even just for a very short space of time, slowing down changes everything.

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#kindness #learning #wisdom

Art by Katie Abey
An illustration of a green tortoise with a rainbow-coloured shell, standing on a light green background with leaves and sparkles around it. A speech bubble above the tortoise reads: “Wisdom has been chasing you your whole life but you have been faster.” The caption beneath reads “The Tortoise of Truth.” Artwork by Katie Abey.
October 31, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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“Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become.” James Clear

The choices we make shape not just our path, but the kind of person we’re becoming.

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#kindness #positivity #hope

Image by Joyfulsmolthings
Illustration of a mirror with a scalloped royal blue frame resting on a dark wood table. Inside the mirror is a soft blue background with fluffy white clouds. In bold, hand-lettered black text it says: “May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears.” The wallpaper behind the mirror features vertical pink and orange stripes. Picture by @joyfulsmolthings
October 30, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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“Connection is the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard and valued.” Brené Brown

You can care deeply and still protect your own wellbeing. Being kind doesn’t mean having to fix everything.

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#compassion #kindness

Picture by joyfulsmolthings
Illustration featuring layered heart shapes in warm shades of orange, yellow and gold. At the centre is the hand-lettered phrase “Your ability to feel other people’s pain doesn’t mean it’s your responsibility to fix it.” The design evokes emotional warmth and strength, reinforcing the message that empathy can exist without self-sacrifice. Art by @joyfulsmoltthings.
October 29, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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“I am just a human being trying to make it in a world that is rapidly losing its understanding of being human.” John Trudell

We forget sometimes that being human means feeling it all…the mistakes, the emotions, the learning, the love.

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#kindness #positivity

Picture by @anxiety.positive
Vertical stripes run left to right in this order: deep red, orange, amber, yellow, pale yellow, light green, mid-green, teal, aqua, bright fuchsia, hot pink, and pale pink. No purple is present. In the centre, a white cloud-shaped bubble contains bold, hand-lettered text on five lines: “STOP BEING / MAD AT YOUR / SELF FOR BEING / A HUMAN”. The artist credit “@anxiety.positive” appears near the lower right of the cloud. Picture by @anxiety.positive.
October 28, 2025 at 6:48 AM
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“You alone are enough. You have nothing to prove to anybody.” Maya Angelou

It’s alright to slow down and simply be. We don’t have to rush or keep proving our worth.

Who you are, and how you’re doing right now, is already enough.

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#kindness #positivity

Picture by @fullspiritquotes
October 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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“Feelings are just visitors. Let them come and go.” Mooji

You can heal and still feel sad. Healing doesn’t mean the feelings disappear; it means you’re learning to live alongside them.

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#kindness #positivity #SelfCompassion

Picture by @anxiety.positive
Alt text: Illustrated image with a soft grey-blue sky, a white cloud in the top right corner, white star-shaped sparkles, and a rainbow stretching across. Text on the rainbow reads: “You can heal and be sad at the same time.” Illustration by @anxiety.positive.
October 25, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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“I believe in kindness. Also in mischief.” Mary Oliver

A reminder to laugh a little more, worry a little less, and keep a spark of mischief in our day.

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#kindness #mischief #joy

Picture by wizardofbarge
Illustration of a playful pink worm wearing a tiny wizard’s hat, curled on green grass with sparkling stars around. Text overlay reads “TODAY I’M GOING TO WORRY A LITTLE LESS AND LAUGH A LITTLE MORE.”wizardofbarge, the artist and illustrator
October 24, 2025 at 7:52 AM
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“There is more to someone’s behaviour than you can ever see - remember, you have no idea what they’re navigating.”

Being kind creates space for understanding instead of adding judgment.

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#kindness #understanding #compassion
Text image with the words “You never know what someone is going through. Be kind. Always.” The background fades softly from beige to turquoise.
October 24, 2025 at 7:49 AM
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“Never confuse your perception of yourself with the mystery that you really are accepted.” Brennan Manning

Others often see more in us than we see in ourselves…. sometimes the kindest thing we can do is believe them.

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#kindness #positivity #belief

Picture by joyfulsmolthings
Illustration by @joyfulsmolthings. A deep blue background scattered with soft yellow and gold stars in varying sizes. White dots float across the image like sparkles or snow. In the centre, hand-lettered black text reads: “WHILE YOU’RE OVERTHINKING AND DOUBTING YOURSELF, SOMEONE ELSE IS LOOKING AT YOU WONDERING HOW YOU DO IT ALL.” Selected phrases are highlighted with a soft grey-blue brush stroke. At the bottom left, an open cardboard box appears to release the stars. One flap lies beside it. The tone is thoughtful, gentle, and encouraging. Picture by joyfulsmolthings
October 23, 2025 at 6:01 AM
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“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes… including you.” Anne Lamott

Taking a moment to check in with ourselves can make all the difference.

It’s noticing what’s here and being kind to ourselves in the process.

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#kindness #positivity
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Picture by @anxiety.positive Colourful graphic titled ‘Daily Emotional Check-In’ with six prompts: What am I carrying today? What do I need to say? What do I need right now? What can I control? What am I grateful for? What am I feeling in my body? Picture by @anxiety.positive
October 22, 2025 at 7:09 AM
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“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” Ian Maclaren

A reminder that we rarely see the full story of someone’s day. 🧡

Be kind.

#kindness #positivity

Picture by joyfulsmolthings
An illustration shows twelve windows, each with a small hanging sign representing different life moments. The signs read: “Laughing with friends,” “Getting divorced,” “Out on a date,” “Grieving,” “Planning a new life,” “Crying in bed,” “Happy,” “Feeling lonely,” “Writing a goodbye,” “Just had a baby,” “Sleeping,” and “Missing someone.” In the centre, large handwritten text reads “BE KIND!” reminding viewers that everyone is experiencing something different. The background is a warm beige with scattered light dots, and the illustration is credited to @joyfulsmolthings.
October 21, 2025 at 7:03 AM
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“Worry pretends to be necessary but serves no useful purpose.” Eckhart Tolle

Even when worry works hard, trust that you’ll handle whatever comes… maybe not perfectly but still enough. 🧡

#kindness #positivity

Picture by Brandi Kincaid
Illustration by Brandi Kincaid with a small orange heart above handwritten text that reads “Two questions for when worry is working hard: 1. What if it all works out? 2. What if it all doesn’t work out, but I’m ok anyway?” The words “when worry is working hard” are highlighted in pale green.
October 20, 2025 at 5:49 PM