Be a Friend to Yourself

If I could sit down with my heart, I would say for all 

the things that broke and undid her, there are many 

more things that can stitch her back together again. 

I would remind her that courage comes in waves, and 

while not every year is the same, day by day, week by week, 

we deserve to be loved in every beat. 

If I could sit down with my mind I would say for all the 

reasons she thought it was not possible to go on, and 

the times she had lost her way, there are many more 

reasons to stay —like a night sky filled with stars, 

warm coffee in the morning, the joy of an endless 

summer—that even if sometimes we are filled with 

darkness, tomorrow the sun will rise, and so too, 

the world in colour. 

If I could sit down with my soul I would say, for all the 

moments she did not feel worthy, we are not defined by 

the scars we wear, or the mistakes we’ve made. 

That strength lies in our ability to continue forward, 

no matter the distance or the times we are afraid.  

So I hope, one day, you get the chance to sit down with 

your heart and mind and soul, and remind them that 

even though life can change, and twist and bend, the 

greatest gift you can give to yourself, is to be your own friend.