Just wanted to share something that resonated deeply with me. So here goes:
"Dear you, perhaps you might be going through a hard time, hurting from lies you were fooled by, getting stressed out or pressured by society and expectations.. maybe right now, behind the smile, you’re actually bleeding but its too painful or shameful to want to talk about it with anyone.. whatever it is you may be dealing with right now, I just want you to know that sometimes, it's okay to not be okay.
Being emotional is not a weakness but the most beautiful sign of life in a person. I mean, just go in front of a mirror and put your hand over your heart. You feel that beating? It means you're still alive - for a reason you may not know or understand just yet; but know this, believe this.. you are strong and you will get through whatever's weighing you down. Now see that smile as soon as you realize that? That's a reminder that you're beautiful, a reflection of hope, a silent promise to yourself that you'll survive the tide and the days will get better.
Dear you, please know that you are never alone. You are not worthless. You are wonderful. You are loved. In more ways than you actually even know; by the people who’ve been there in their ways because they want to matter; because you matter to them. So don't constantly try to seek the love and approval from everyone else. We don't need everyone. Just a few right ones. The right ones are good enough. And it's these few right ones that we need to let down our walls and let them embrace us with their sincere love especially when we think we don't deserve it or when we're too weak on our own.
Because the inevitable thing about life is.. every single day, every single person deals with their own personal struggles, demons and reasons that we may not ever know about or truly understand.. not every one of us will go through the same situation or have the same experience. But shit will inevitably happen to all of us at different points in our lives.
Hmm.. to you, if you don't really care about a person in pain or struggle because he/she means nothing to you, that's fine.. but before we be so quick to judge, hate or bitch, maybe we ought to remind ourselves of our own insecurities and secrets. People have their reasons for feeling or doing certain things; as do we in our own circumstances and lives.
If you do care enough for someone though.. let them know and be there for them. Because it's all these little acts of concern and love in our most desperate and trying times, that will come to mean the most.
Then, perhaps when you're better again or as soon as you realize who this someone or these individuals are who love you dearly, always remember and appreciate them for being there for you, with you, no matter how tiring or painful it may be for them.. and in turn, be there for them when they need you as well.
Dear you, if it ever gets too tough or painful.. draw strength from within and hope from the dearest ones around you.. but please don't ever give up."
I always believe that it is ok to fall down sometimes, just as long as you stand back up and come back stronger each time.
Stay safe and happy, guys x
