Sometimes Pandora will shuffle and land on a song that reminds me of you. Of summer. Of New York City. All combined into a perfect little memory of moments where I felt so happy. So free. So fun.
But that’s not really what I want to talk about.
I want to talk about believing in yourself.
Standing on your own side no matter what.
Ignoring what anyone thinks of you and focusing on what you think of you, and making it be the best thoughts you can possibly think of.
Change the narrative.
Empower yourself.
Cheer yourself on.
Be like an obsessively loving parent who leaves sweet notes in your lunch box and cuts the crusts off your sandwiches in the shape of a heart.
If you feel like giving up but you know this path is what you really want then push yourself a little harder. A little further. A little longer.
Take breaks when needed. Come back to it when you’re rested.
Remember not to take life too seriously. Have more fun. Laugh more. Don’t rush. Breathe. Trust.
Be on your own side.
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