You Are Worth It

Look at yourself in the mirror, look at you.
No pretense, be honest, who do you see?

Is it your authentic self? Or the one that other people think
of you? If they are good, positive, constructive and would lift
your spirit, let it be. If they are negative and would dampen
your spirit, don’t let it bother you and make you feel down.

You are worth it, nobody can compare to you. They are not you
and no matter what they say, don’t let weeds of doubt, self-pity,
fear invade your mind and heart. Opinions of others are usually
put downs because they feel better than you and be aware that
not everyone will like you, even the ones related or close to you.

Maybe, your authentic self is not what you wanted to be and does
not make you feel accomplished. But you must realize that life is
not always the way you want it to be, so accept what you meant to
be, give it all, keep a high standard, appreciate your skills and fill your
mind and heart with seeds of enthusiasm, joy, kindness, thankfulness.

Or maybe, you wish you are somebody else or in a different set
of circumstances, do not. There are people, who live in pretense
for they are in denial for they cannot accept circumstances beyond
their control or their own failures, so they pretend to look good
masking their pain, hurt, shame, pride? Letting go and accepting
are hard to do. It is easier said than done because it requires courage,
strength. But, it can be done and would take time, resilience and
patience. Believe in yourself, have faith, hope because there is always
light, even in the darkness. Seek and you will find the light to guide you.

Today is a gift and a new beginning, so treat each day a new
beginning. Accept each day, your gift with a thankful mind and heart.
Put your head up high, look at you. You are unique, wonderfully made.
Look at the authentic, true you. You are amazingly worth it!
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Crandall Avatar
September 17, 2024 at 4:07 PM
I think this is heartfelt and good advice, and a good pep talk, which we all need at times. Thanks, Marline.
Evans Avatar
September 17, 2024 at 6:54 PM
Thanks so much, David. Sometimes, we are hard on ourselves, sometimes just let us be, free like a bird, as long as we do not harm anybody. Blessings to you.
Buhagiar Avatar
September 13, 2024 at 1:10 AM
Perfect advice. Always follow the light. A positive poem.
Evans Avatar
September 13, 2024 at 7:46 AM
Hello, Victor. Thank you. Blessings to you.
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 5, 2024 at 11:24 AM
Hello Marilene Evans, Wow!! I want you to know that your poem, this poem. will be my fav. These are great words to be read over and over again. Hugs. thank you for this wonderful up lifting poem. Hugs. /Darlene/
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 6, 2024 at 10:20 AM
Hello Marilene, Your welcome. Thank you Marilene. I am pleased I brightened your day. Hugs. /Darlene/
Evans Avatar
September 5, 2024 at 12:28 PM
Hello, Darlene. Thank you for brightening my day with your kind words. You are so kind. I appreciate you. Sending you my warm hugs, Marilene
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