Glowing ;

Dear you,

Ah. You've come to visit my mind again.

It's been pretty quiet lately, but my heart has been a storm.

How have you been?

This month is a month of many reunions, old friends, and reconnecting.

While it may be a happy thing, the regret that we drifted for years tingles a little.

And yet i still get shivers down my spine knowing that we managed to reconnect even after so long.

It could be just a brief connection, or just an acquaintance. But even just knowing they exist once again in my life is a good enough comfort.

I've been a really lucky child.

I hope the same for you.

Days have continued to fly by with all the work and events that keep happening in life, but i sure hope the days have been kind to you, and each hour brings new learning and experience, and that every minute fills you with life and happiness.

I hope the sun shines for you when you need it to, and the rain will only wash away your pain and tears but never dampen your spirits.

Time continues to tick on the clock, but i wish for you that you never look at it wishing it'd pass faster because it got unbearable to be where you are.

I hope you'll always remember that you're not too late. Not too early.

You're right on time.

You're exactly right where you need to be.

Everything you've done in life has brought you here.

While it might not be the best place to be, but you've fought all the way here, and the only way to go is up.

The journey ahead might be full of doubt and uncertainties, but i'll always believe in you and support you.

No matter where you are.

If you need me, i'm 8 digits or a grab ride away.

To the you who wonders when will life get better - please remember that the choice is yours to make, and that everyday of your life can be perfect if you just choose to look at it with gratitude. :) 

I know. It's really hard to be thankful and hopeful when the life you're leading is not the one you've always dreamed of.

And i will not say that others have it worse - you're you and this could be the worst trial you'll have to deal with. 

But i hope you remember that you did everything you could to bring your body right here.

You slaved many nights, worked hard all day, fought to survive some days, all to bring you right where you are.

You've done all you could, and i think that's pretty freaking amazing already.

I hope you'll never forget that you're already a strong, complete, wonderful human.

Sure - you can do better!

But can't we all?

We can alllllll do better. :")

And everyday we will. 

To the you who looks in the mirror with disdain, i hope you remember that healing is a process.

As is improvement.

You're growing into your skin, and you're working for a better you everyday.

Your body is working to make itself better every time you work out, repeat your skincare, and take care of yourself.

The effects don't just happen overnight, but it's trying.

Don't blame the slow process, instead, please learn to embrace the process.

It's hard, but if you love the person you see in the mirror even at the lowest, i promise you - at your highest, you'll flourish.

You'll bloom into the greatest person, with enough self-love to say you're living and not just surviving.

I hope you'll learn to love the person you see in the mirror and remember that this is all we've got.

Please protect that person with all you have. 

It's all you got.

And i hope you'll still be here till the end.

To the you who is reading this at midnight: 

It's late and the skies have pulled its curtains on us.

The next show is about to begin, and when the curtains unfold to reveal the bright sun, it's another chance for us to change our lives the way we want it to be.

To the you who is struggling like me,

we got this.

Tomorrow we'll seize the day. 

You did a good job today too.

I hope you find strength in the words, and continue looking forward to tomorrow.

More importantly, i hope you know that it's more courageous to continue living when it's hard, than choosing to leave it all behind right here today.

Thank you for surviving till today.

Life has been hard on you.

I hope tomorrow will be kinder.

I love you!

Please be okay. Stay safe. :) 

Joy