1. You can be both strong and beautiful. One doesn't subtract from the other.
2. Those created to love you will love and appreciate all of who you are. You never have to prove that you're worthy- you just have to know that you are.
3. Know that people really want to get to know you; never dilute yourself for the comfort of others.
4. No one is going to give you permission to do you and you don't need it.
5. If something doesn't feel right or feels shady... it probably is. Trust your intuition.
6. God really has your back, you can TRUST Him. You are purposed and powerful. You have a calling to affect change- never shy away. You matter, period!
7. Failure isn't final, quitting is.
8. Sometimes goodbyes are necessary, and they don't all have to be bitter, sometimes it's for the better.
9. You can't 'make' others understand your point of views so, don't try- just respect theirs.
10. Confidence isn't knowing that they will like you, it's being ok if they don't.
11. The right relationship will push you closer to God and not further away; the right person after your heart will first pursue God's.
12. When someone shows you who they are, believe them. Trust their fruits (behavior).
13. Every bit of your story; bad or good can be used and has the power to unlock something great in others. Share.
14. The things that you want in life are yours, but you have to put in the work to get them.
15. Showing your softness and being vulnerable isn't a weakness, it takes strength.
16. If you are faithful with little, God will multiply.
17. Sometimes people don't have what you need them to show you, be it love or support, so learning to accept their capacity is better than meeting your unmet expectation with frustration.
18. Forgiveness is often the best weapon. Forgive, quickly.
19. You can't please everyone, there isn't a need to try; live your truth freely and fully.
20. You're right where you need to be in life, it's your race, run it at your own pace.
21. Be kind to yourself; and be mindful with the words that you speak over yourself- speak positivity.
I hope that you get these lessons but, if you are in the process of learning them, be patient and kind with yourself. Know how precious your life is and that everyday is a new chance at it again; to do it even better. God's mercies are new EVERY morning and it's free for you. Why? Because He thought you were worth dying for so, He sent Jesus, His only son, to pay it all so that we don't have to.
~Comment a lesson that you've learned or are learning, below. Don't be shy.~
With love,