“

Like any blossoming of a great thing, this endeavor requires patience on your part—loving, tender patience for yourself on this path of self-discovery. 

“

Continue to hold on to that dream that better days are ahead, that there will always be rainbows after the rain.

“

Whenever you’re spending time with a friend or family member, put your phone away and actively engage in the conversation. The best gift that you can give someone is the feeling that they’ve been heard.

“

When he asks you to dance and even if no one else is and everyone is staring, your eyes are just set on him.

“

Sometimes you’ll give too much and not get anything in return. Sometimes you’ll fight hard for things and end up losing. Sometimes you’ll love people who won’t love you back.

“

ARIES: You were born a firecracker with a quarter-inch fuse. You start arguments AND end them, even if the other side has no interest in arguing.

“

Dating someone with a chronic illness will teach you empathy and patience.

“

Yes, you will get rejected. Yes, you will hit walls in your progress. Yes, negativity and self-doubt will be on your heels with every step.

“

Lord, I trust you when you say “Wait,” because I understand that you are still going to fulfill great things through me. I put my confidence in your schedule, in your will and in the entirety of your plan.

“

Your 20s are the greatest time
to love yourself tenderly
anyway.