Finding yourself is like discovering your new favorite song; each time you listen, you uncover more to admire. It’s about revealing new facets of what you love, and transforming the inward journey into a delightful adventure rather than a daunting task. Embrace it as a hobby, something you eagerly engage in. Explore different aspects of your life, knowing and accepting every truth of your being. Empower yourself with self-awareness, standing strong in your character and attributes. For when you are comfortable with who you are, the weight of others’ opinions diminish. 

In retrospect, life was never meant to be a painful experience to merely endure, but rather about finding gratitude in moments of happiness, no matter how small. So be intentional with your time and knowledge, be deliberate about your healing, and choose to learn and grow for your own sake. Pursue what makes you feel alive, and keep indulging in those passions to make you feel whole. Your journey is uniquely yours, there’s so much beauty in knowing that alone. Find beauty in simply experiencing life, knowing you have the power to be and do anything you choose. There is immense excitement and power in understanding that you can live your life in a way that makes you happy every single day. Happiness and peace are choices we can experience within ourselves daily, but we only understand this when our joy comes from within.

Sometimes, you must endure the bad to appreciate the good. However, you decide whether to let those bad experiences hold negative power over you. Choose what to do with the challenges you encounter. Light is appreciated because of darkness; don’t dim your light by dwelling in the shadows of your experiences. Seek and sustain the light in your life, in however ways are meaningful to you. There is a profound freedom in creating your own happiness. When you are the source of your joy, everything that accompanies it is welcomed with gratitude. So I encourage you to continue finding new ways to be you, celebrating the unique and beautiful person you are.<3