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I never expected you to get under my skin, but now your name runs through my veins and I can’t help but let every part of you in.
We cannot all be artists and I must admit I do not know how to paint But if I were to take a palette all my colors would be of you
Fall in love with the person who tells you to have a good day. Fall in love with the waiter who gives you extra chili fries. Fall in love with sweaters in winter and cold lemonade in summer. Fall in love with the moment your head hits the pillow.
Fall in love with the days you can hit the snooze button over and over again.
The world still has much love to give, and I see it; I hope that those blinded by hate and rage will feel it. A love so fiery it becomes the color of cherries, and candles, and lipstick, and they will finally see the world with all its love to give.
You remind me that my heart is still alive Because every time you come home it beats so hard it brings me back to life
I hope you find someone who never makes you question your own self-worth. I hope you find someone who chases your happiness as much as their own. I hope you find someone who supports you in the things you are passionate about. I hope you find someone whom you can laugh with and sit in silence with and share your deepest secrets with. I hope you find someone who is your lover, your partner, and your friend. I hope you find someone who treats you as their equal, who learns and grows with you and beside you. I hope you find someone who appreciates all the tiny details that make up who you are. I
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When you are wounded, sometimes it’s best to retreat and heal. But do not stay hidden for too long, because all wounds need air.
I know you’re scared right now Maybe you miss Someone Maybe your heart hurts a little Or a lot Or maybe you’re not quite sure Of who you are Or what you want But that feeling you Want back The one where it doesn’t seem Like the whole world is against You It’s still here It never really left And one day you will realize That the only person Who can find it again Is you
One day you are going to look at someone and say, “I survived.” There is great satisfaction in that. Even more if the person staring back comes from your mirror.
Your feelings are valid and real. Do not let anybody denounce them just because they do not feel the same way. These feelings do not make you weak, or clingy, or overly emotional. They make you strong, brave, and beautiful.
You’re still here, you know; under all the messy things, under the stress, the anxiety, the sadness, you’re still you. Come up for some air; there are bright skies up here. You have to pull yourself up; I know you feel like you can’t, but you can. I believe in you, more than you know.
You can make all the effort in the world and yet someone will still tell you it’s not good enough. But this isn’t about them; it’s about you. You just need to be enough for you.
But you cannot grow if you are bitter.
Of all the important things you must do today, there is none greater than showing kindness to your heart. For even the brightest make mistakes and the wisest do not have a thing to say. Be gentle with yourself, forgive yourself, even on your darkest day.
You’ll end up surprising yourself, you know. Like how strong you are and how much your heart can grow. One minute you’re in pieces and broken on the floor and the next you’re putting on your shoes and heading out the door. Remember all those that smiled at you and who told you to have a good day. They are the little gifts sent to you reminding you to stay.
