Dear Stranger, I Know How You Feel

by Ashish Bagrecha

For every negative thought you have about yourself, think of one positive.

Praise yourself. Never stop praising yourself. You are unique; you are wonderfully created to be more than what you think you are. Failure becomes permanent only when you do nothing to bring yourself back in line with success. Believe in yourself in the same way that others believe in you.

Apathy is a cruel monster. It will destroy everything in its path, including kindness for yourself.

perfection is unattainable. Allow yourself to be flawed in every way that makes you you, and makes you feel human. Embrace those flaws wholeheartedly. Actively seek to be gentle with yourself, and take time to silence the critic inside your head who tells you that you are not good enough.

But know that by opening your eyes to the suffering of others, you open your eyes to an opportunity to help.