Author: systems

The world is better with you in it. Every day. In every way. Your very existence is desired, necessary, and even celebrated. You wouldn’t even be here if that wasn’t 150% true.

Scars show you’ve lived. You’ve been broken and healed. You’re a survivor. You’ve learned. You’ve grown. And you keep on going. Show ’em off.

It can be hard to find joy in the moment when you have so much on your mind. All those thoughts of what could go wrong tomorrow, how much it will cost, or how hard it will be can swirl around in your brain and rob you from enjoying the now. Remember though… if you can address your problems right now and fix it up, that’s fine. Do it and get it over with. If it out of your personal control at this time and place, there’s no reason to suffer and waste your moments in between on it. Truly. Each passing second is all we truly own, Friend. Live it.

Now, don’t forget. With the ins and outs of every day and the ups and downs each week, it could slip your mind. You might skip a beat and not even realize you’re losing sight of it. You could end up down in the dumps, letting the little things get you down. The thing? Remember? You ARE passion. You ARE purpose. You ARE a soul that is supposed to be here to bring your unique ways into the world.

Dreams sometimes turn to dust as we “grow up.” The things that put the twinkle in your eye once now seem lost, as you had to leave stuff behind to become “productive” or please other people. Well, stick that dust in a jar with some Elmer’s Glue and shake it up. Let it dry. See? Solid passions. Renewed purpose. You can get there, even if you can only use a little bit of glue at a time.

That thing you’re dealing with? You’re doing okay. Yes, you really are. You’re doing what you can and that’s all that matters. You’re not “less” for going through something or not knowing all the right moves right now. It is the journey and what you learn along the way that writes the story of your progress.

You’re impressive, intelligent and insightful. Also — incredible, incisive and important. It’s easy to remember these things about yourself. How? Every time you say “I” (that’s probably quite a bit), you can realize that all these “i” words obviously apply to YOU.

Don’t you worry about those haters. If you have people who are jealous or petty around you (or you’ve made a few enemies along the way), then you’re probably doing this life thing right.

People will hurt you. Be open anyway. People will take advantage. Be nice anyway. People might even not thank you (or even stab you in the back!) for the things you do. Help and give anyway. Cross bridges, climb trees, span oceans anyway. You’re going to get your feelings hurt sometimes. But, you know what? You don’t need to do it with your eyes closed. You know the stakes. In the end, the only person you look at in the mirror each day is you. Don’t let the people make you someone or something you aren’t or that you don’t like to look at. You’re so beautiful just the way you are!

A few words about feeling discouraged: everyone’s experienced this roadblock. Been there. Done that. Got the tee shirt. AND the bobble-head. You aren’t weak when you feel discouraged. Nope. Just the opposite. You are strong because you keep going despite that feeling. Continue on, friend.

Let’s live with vigor and love and light today! Don’t put off important things for tomorrow. Today, this moment, is here for the taking! Let’s GO.

You matter. You’re worthy of being here, there, and everywhere you go. You are no less deserving of taking up space than any other soul. Got it?