Growth is probably one of the most cringe human experiences.
To finally step back and realise the certain patterns and traits within yourself that may need some fine tuning.
To finally step back and identify the pieces of yourself that may need polishing.
The literal ick that runs up your spine when you suddenly start to notice every moment that you could’ve done better, been better. When you were nowhere close to your best.
Yet, you were loved.
Before you performed miracles, you were loved. You’re deserving of love. And through love you can do anything.
The ocean really is a rebirth.
“we have two lives, and the second begins when we realize we only have one” – Confucius
Except there’s so many more. The first when you were loved, and the second begins when you realise you deserve it.
You didn’t know better, now you do. I’ll carry you through the icky-ness of it all. Through the feelings of guilt and shame and anxiety and fear. the racing chest. The tummy tied in knots. The excitement at the better to come, the stress of the damage that may have come. But the only thing to do is try. You were scared, you weren’t ready. You are now.
