This post from one of my favorite blogs, The Daily Love, inspired me to sit down and write a letter of my own, all fear of judgment aside, this comes straight from my heart.
[february 23,3014]
I hand you my heart. With all of its bruises, and scars. With all of the parts beautiful and ugly that have formed me into the woman I am.
I hand you my heart and vow to be kind to myself and gentle with my flaws. I choose to see myself through loving eyes.
Today, and most days, I struggle to keep my emotions in a state of equilibrium, but I choose to trust that this characteristic is not to be wished away, but rather embraced. Every part of me, outside and in, was designed for a grander purpose.
I choose to run hard after the things in my life that bring me joy, love, and laughter.
I choose to love all I am, and all that I am becoming, and I choose to see my past self in a light of grace. Others opinions are not my reality. "I have a choice at all times at how I will respond to things." Every single moment in my life has played a role in shaping me, molding me, and refining me into the woman God created.
I choose to take steps forward on my journey, keeping my eyes up, on the One who is paving my path. I may not be able to see that far in front of me, and there are moments of intense fear that cause my heart and feet to stumble, but I choose to put faith above my fears. My past has no impact on my future. I trust these words completely. Bad choices do not make bad people, I vow to trace these words on my heart. I choose to let go and let God.
Despite my best laid efforts, some days I fail. I am a work in progress, and I choose to believe I am improving every day. I will not allow my set backs to define me. I choose to keep pushing forward. Living my life consciously seeking the beauty in the mundane.
Life, you have given me many trials to overcome, but I am an overcomer. My heart is strong. I choose to celebrate my circumstances and live in the truth that anything is possible. I choose to focus on how far I've come not on how far I have to go. I refuse to allow anything or anyone to cause me to see myself as less than the amazing woman I am.
My choices are the cornerstone for my contentment. I choose happiness.
Dear Life, lead my heart with good intentions, fill my heart with gratitude, teach my heart to be merciful, give my heart desires purpose, and handle my heart with care.
Love always,
Heidi
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