When things seem darkest,

and others say "Give in!"...

 

when the nay-sayers threaten to

drown out the hope within....

 

ignore the distractions,

consider them lies;

 

no one but you

can make dreams realized.

The way to getting stronger

feels a whole lot like getting weaker;

 

don't believe the illusion, and especially

don't quit moving forward!

 

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Branch Out



Don't sit and wait for others to
notice
your beauty and
praise
your value;
The only approval needed
is your own.
Recognize
your own skills and power,
and then others will follow suit.



Dare to Take Part

"I am deserving of love...

I am worthy of love...

I am in love with myself...

I love my life...

I am beautiful...

I am capable...

I'm sexy....

I'm wonderful..."

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If you can't say these things to yourself,

about yourself, without pausing or laughing

or countering with 'exceptions' and criticism...

perhaps consider saying these affirmations to yourself

a few dozen times every day...

until the reality sets in

and they're no longer empty words,

but rather your belief system.

You can't wait for someone else

to tell you what you need to hear.

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