Fallen Star

Sometimes we become so consumed by our own self loathing that we can't possibly believe someone could want us. Even though we are focused on our own weakness,  our light still shines.  A light you thought had long ago burned out, was only waiting for someone else lost in the darkness to discover.   To someone wandering through the night you shine like a star and offer a gentle hope that all is not lost.  Together, you will be illuminated and the darkness will fade.  Your lights combined will burn brighter than any star before, lifting you back up into the world.

Courage

It's easy to stay comfortably numb.  Pain hurts.  It rips out our hearts, stomps on it and tears it into pieces.  Then, people come along and tell us to stuff it back inside and go on.  So we do or try at least.  All the tearing and beating has left a constant stinging, so we find ways to numb it.  Put a band-aid over it so that "life's dirt" doesn't infect our open wound any further.  Unfortunately, when we have to rip that band-aid off, which we eventually will, the wound is oozing underneath.  We may never be the same since we did more damage then good, because we didn't take care of ourselves. Wounds need to be cleaned out and dealt with properly.  It may even be a good idea to seek help.  In a doctor or even a friend. 

It takes courage to feel and not be depressed.

Sticks & Stones

I recently tried to explain to a 9 year old how it doesn't really matter if she's not the most popular in school and to help her not care so much about what her peers think of her.  Being yourself is always ok!  It got me thinking.  As a child, it deeply bothered me if someone didn't like me or said hurtful things.  Through the years, I've learned that if I'm kind to others always, then their words cannot affect me.  If I have given them no reason for ill words, then those words are untruths, spoken out of a misunderstanding or unkindness on their part.  Granted, people still may not like me, but if I've given them no reason then I can wash my hands clean of it.  What they think and feel is on them and a reflection of them only.

To quote Louis Armstrong: "I got a simple rule about everybody.  If you don't treat me right-shame on you!"

Goodness

To be a good person in a morally corrupt world is a success equivocal to, if not greater than, the collegiates of this world.  Not to undervalue education, but rather elevate morality and genuine goodness.

I Am That Girl

I am the girl who cares what you think, but will not change for you

I am awkward and frequently put my foot in my mouth by saying too much, but I always mean well

I am the girl who doesn't trust others easily, but who will take your secrets to the grave

I am the girl who cries when I hit a bird in the road, because I can't stand the thought that maybe another life just lost its companion.  I am also the girl who is strong enough to bear your burdens and help you up if you fall

I am the girl who loves ruffles, ribbon, glitter and lace, but who is also not afraid to get dirty

I am timid and insecure, but always stand up for what I believe in even if I'm standing alone

I am the girl who gets stuck on something and will talk about it forever, but I would stay up all night listening to my friends pour their heart out

I am guarded, but I wear my heart on my sleeve

I am playful, but have no tolerance for mind games

I am fiercely loyal, but you will only betray me once

I am a girl who worries about everything, but who loves recklessly and with abandon

I am a romantic, but also realistic

I am sensual, but my moral compass is strong

I am the girl who can't say no, but who will not let you walk all over me

I am random, but intelligent

I am the girl who smiles when things hurt, but will brighten your day nonetheless