you

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Always remember

that even when you think

who you are or what you do

does not matter

that it does

It matters to so many people

You touch the lives of others

without even realizing it

every single day

Your smile brings hope to strangers

The kind look in your eyes

makes other not feel so alone

You are a shining star

You radiate a beautiful light

Never forget this

Ever

Life

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wedding ring

Awhile back I declared to save the only thing I was able to save ~ my life. I set out on an exploration, an excavation into my heart and souls inner desires. I vowed to myself to find out what it is that truly moves me. What really makes me happy. What I stand for. I explored my thoughts,

dredged

up the past, and tried to piece meal it all together.

This declaration was at first stated silently and without me even knowing. It was brewing inside, manifesting slowly and yet my mind could not even grasp the concept. Over time I grew more

conscious

of this thought. I focused on my bravery, the sadness that took hold in eye opening moments, and the happiness that just seemed to unfold before me.

I declared that I wanted to celebrate myself in the form of declaring that I was the one I have been waiting for.

I was the one I have been waiting for. All this time of searching for someone, thinking I needed a partner to lean on, being fearful to step out and take the leap, afraid of knowing who I was. All this time it was right there within me. My courage, my passions, my desires, my wants. The answers to all of the questions I had always asked myself ~ like what made me happy, what did I stand for, what was I passionate about. The whole time the answers were in me just waiting to be discovered, nurtured, and tended to. When you take the time to care for something it grows and when you truly nurture and love it, it blossoms in ways you never thought possible. Mind blowing,

exhilarating

, magical ways.

By taking the time to tend to myself I was growing. I grew strong, brave, and courageous. I put myself out there. I took chances. I trusted that everything was going to work out. I trusted that it was all going to fall into place as it should. And somehow that is exactly what did happen. It all fell into place and it all seems to be working out. Life is such a magical place.

my stars

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When I look up

I see

All these sparkling stars

Shining down on me

In my darkest nights

They guide me home

Lead me to saftey

And tuck me in tight

These glistening stars

Hold my hand

Dry my tears

And make sure everything is alright

Spread all across the sky

These stars shine down on me

Always reminding me I am not alone

They shine so brilliantly

Making me smile

Bringing laughter to my heart

And lifting me up

Thank you stars

for looking down on me

For knowing when I needed you

Even though I never said a word

Thank you for holding the space

Letting me just be

And thank you for not letting me lose my way

I do not know what I would do without all of you!