“We break ourselves down, and build ourselves up in disappointment. How fragile we are, so fragile we are we just don’t show it. We’ll shake up this town, and shoot down the stars for our enjoyment. So sexy we are, so sexy we are we just don’t know it.”
Gym Class Heroes
YOU ARE AMAZING.
I’ll repeat it for you (and myself).
YOU ARE AMAZING.
Not because your parents, boyfriend, girlfriend, best friend, or auntie said so. Simply because you are.
You are shining your own unique light on this world no matter how dim it may seem at times.
You can claw your way out of the darkness and bask in the awesomeness that is you.
Love yourself. Forgive yourself. Be yourself.
It is hard to look in the mirror and see a shell of a person. It is hard to fill that void of what is missing that you can’t seem to figure out. It is hard to feel like your place in the world is no where. I know.
But if you could only see yourself the way the people who genuinely love you see you. If you could only see yourself the way that God sees you.
You would know how truly magnificent you really are.
So what can you do to realize just how amazing you are?
1. Start from the inside out.
What is it that makes you doubt yourself? Toxic relationships? Anxiety? Depression?
If you can figure out the root of the rotten tree, you can cut it down. Dump that mean best friend. Get out of that situationship. Seek help for your mental health without fear of stigma. Put yourself first for once.
2. If you look good, you feel good, if you feel good you do good.
One of my best friends told me that the week before we took our state exams in high school.
I find it to be very true. If you feel down you tend to look the part. I know to put in the effort sometimes feels like carrying a bag of bricks, but it will make you feel so much better. Put on your favorite outfit. Fix up your hair. You don’t even have to go anywhere, just admire yourself at home.
3. Do things that you love.
There is no happier person than somebody doing what they love. Sometimes it’s your career, but a lot of times it’s not.
I want you to think about something…
What makes you happy?
What sets your soul on fire?
What ignites your spirit?
Being in the midst of what you love can make you feel like you can take on the world.
Being amazing is not conditional upon your circumstances. Being amazing is a part of your soul. Maybe you haven’t tapped into yet. Maybe you are scared to. Maybe you are on the brink of breaking those chains of despair, doubt, and hopelessness.
You can do it.
I love you and I celebrate you as a person, as a women and as a friend!! Keep shining in everything you do!!
Love you my sis,
Skye
Thanks so much! Love you too! I’m grateful for your friendship and encouragement!
It’s so fitting that I read this today of all days. I’m going to print out that beautiful affirmation you started with. I didn’t know I needed it until I felt the thug tear sliding down my cheek. A beautiful post
I thank God for you and your brain baby. I definitely need this in my life. Keep pushing. Can’t wait to see all that you do
Thank you very much! My goal in all of this is to provide that uplifting/motivational feeling for others! I’m glad this resonated with you!
Love it!!!
Thank You so much Shannon! I appreciate you taking the time to read my post!
Lacadia you are gone to Change The World for the BETTER … Blog after Blog!
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Thank you so much for taking the time to read my posts! It feels great to hear that and I truly hope that I will!