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What would the old version of you say to the new version of you? 1 months, 2 weeks ago
It All Started With You
Dear Me,
Well, guess what? You’re an artist now. Who knew you had it in you? That part of yourself you envied in others and buried has finally come to light. All the while, you don’t loathe yourself as much as you used to. We’re still a work in progress, always will be, I suppose. But we like it that way. Life around us is always changing. It’s only fitting we do the same.
On another note, you’ve found the love of your life. I know you wondered and waited for him. But he was worth the wait, as were you to him. His love and loyalty have pushed you far beyond what you thought possible. His strength is there on days where you believe you have none. He sees infinite possibilities in you and that encouragement was all you needed to take a leap of faith for yourself. The moments of pure joy you experience together are worth more than any wealth found in this lifetime. He was worth the wait.
Life has brought us many challenges, as one might expect. You have greeted each of them with acceptance and you’re much more resilient than you know. All the self-criticism you hold on to so dearly doesn’t compare to the strength you receive from love. It’s okay to let it all go. Believe it or not, but you create all the doubt and fear you feel. It’s the greatest gift of all – energy. Once we learned to embrace these feelings as a friend, rather than an enemy, you could recognize your own strength and power.
We’re here to remind others of all that is good and beautiful in this world and you excel at it. Your creativity is a gift you will share with the world. One day, crochet will open the door again to the creative spark within you and you’ll follow your own yellow brick road. You never know where it’ll take you, but you can’t wait to find out. And I can honestly say I’m proud of you for not giving up. The world needs you and I. Let’s hug it out. I love you.
Much love,
Kelly AnneStyle Score: 100%
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Kelly Anne, this is a beautiful story! You are doing something you love since you are creating art, and you have found the kind of love that helps sustain you. If you had given up when things got hard, this might not be the case. By persevering through challenges, we find our true strength. Thank you for sharing your experience!
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