Here I Stand
For such a long time, I struggled to appreciate, understand, and truly value the woman in the mirror.
I easily extended love, gratitude, and patience to every person that crossed my path yet seldom offered an ounce of that goodness to myself. I was blessed but walking with unseen burdens. I was smiling in crowds but struggling in solitude. It took God, grace, and actively pursuing purpose and healing to open my eyes, heart, and mind to who I am and what I am truly here for.
No, I am not perfect. I still make mistakes and find myself learning through trial and error. I am not the fun friend. I am not everyone's favorite person. My body is not without flaw.
However, I love my mind, body, and spirit to a level that was unthought of before. I have purpose, direction, and peace. I rest and create with ease. I see progress and alignment in my life. I know and value the people that I can trust and who truly love me. I embrace all that I am and all that I'm not. I'm a fraction of who I once was, but I"m more whole than I've ever been.
The journey of self-love and healing may not always be the most comfortable, but it is the one that you will never regret taking. Move forward.