The older I get, the more I realize that there's no one like me. Which means, there's no one like you. We each bring something unique to the lives of those around us. We don't need another version of them. We need YOU.
It's okay to look our age. It's okay to look like ourselves. We are not afraid of our faces. Not afraid of our bodies. And we hate neither. I think we need this reminder. Because we suddenly find ourselves in a world where we feel OBLIGATED to change. And we are NOT obligated.
If you're going through a period of sadness right now - you're so courageous for making the choice to get up every single day, and move through it. One day soon, you're going to return to a place of peace and joy. I urge you to hold on.
Do you know how special you are? There is someone out there who is relieved when you walk into a room, when they see your name on their phone. Because you are calm. You are joy. You are love. YOU.