constant reminders.

Sometimes my strength wavers,

I'll forget how strong I am.

Disclaimer: not a real tattoo.

 Chinese symbol for strength

Every since the end of the summer, I've redrawn this symbol every day,

it's the perfect way as any to remind myself.

Remind myself how strong I am,

how strong I need to be.

On the ring finger of my right hand I wear a Claddagh ring.

It goes everywhere with me,

experiences everything.

To me, it represents love,

friendship,

and loyalty.

But there's so much more behind it.

It reminds me to give me heart up,

to trust in others,

and to fight for what I believe in.

It reminds me to be strong and always courageous.

constantly reminding me who I am



it all comes from within

I've never been a truly confident person. I've never had the courage to stand up for myself. I've never felt as if I've been truly happy. Not until recently that is.
As I grow older, maturing slowing, I've found that it doesn't matter how many time you wish on a shooting star. How many times you may close your eyes and make a wish at 11:11. My selfish, petty wishes mean absolutely nothing. Even if they were to ever be granted, they'd never make me truly happy. I've found that happiness begins from within and one must not let outer forces interfere with that happiness. I've found ways to be proud of myself, to be stronger than I ever thought I could be.

Becoming stronger,

it's the hardest thing I've ever done.

But is most definitely,

the best change I've ever made.

Photocred: Stephanie Walterman

Truth Project