There Will Be Hard Days, Sweet Girl, But Keep On Fighting

There will be days, sweet girl, when you do not feel brave.

On the days when you do not feel brave, think of every decision you’ve ever made. Remember that everything you have done up to this point has led you to this moment. On the days when you do not feel brave, one of the bravest things you can do is admit that you do not feel brave. Do not curl up into a ball and hide from the world. Take a moment, and then face it. I want you to put your hand on your chest and really feel the heart that’s beating in there. That heart has a purpose. You have a purpose. Be brave enough to figure out what that purpose is. Be brave sweet girl.

There will be days, sweet girl, when you do not feel strong.

On the days when you do not feel strong, think of everything you have been through in life thus far. The scars you’ve inherited tell the stories of strength and survival. On the days when you do not feel strong, one of the strongest things you can do is allow yourself to feel. Be vulnerable. Sit in that vulnerability and allow yourself to heal. I want you close your eyes and take a deep breath. That breath will help you find your strength. Take a moment, and then face the world. Be strong enough to keep going. Be strong, sweet girl.

There will be days, sweet girl, when you do not feel beautiful.

On the days when you do not feel beautiful, think of yourself in the eyes of a loved one. Take a good look at the mirror and point out all your so-called flaws. Now say why each one of those “flaws” makes you unique. Those flaws have helped to make you who you are. On the days when you do not feel beautiful, one of the most beautiful things you can do is to make another feel beautiful. Do not let your insecurities seep into your daily life. Take a moment to build people up; we’re all just trying our best to face this world. Be kind to yourself so that you can love your flaws and see your beauty. You are beautiful, sweet girl.

There will be days, sweet girl, when you do not feel good enough.

On the days when you do not feel like you are enough, remember that you are more than enough. On the days when you do not feel like you are enough, one of the best things you can do is to push yourself. Step out of your comfort zone, especially when you don’t want to. Take a chance, and then go out and take on the world. No person should ever make you feel less than amazing. Do not let anybody dull your sparkle, and make sure that the bravery and strength in your heart allow you to believe that you are more than enough sweet girl.

And don’t ever doubt that.