(a letter of self-worth)
Yes you, you who thinks you are not enough.
You who tries tirelessly
to do everything you can to show that you are deserving of love,
worthy to be here in this world,
but always worrying that it is not enough.
You that feels it is what you are able to do that shows your value instead of who you are. This letter is for you.
Because here is the thing –
the day you were born the world sang;
for never before was there anyone like you, magnificent you,
just for being.
So now as you try to fill your days doing things that make you feel valuable the truth is:
your true value is in being the one and only you.
No matter your successes,
your failures,
the way you choose to live your life. You are Enough.
I know you think that all the pain
and anger
and sadness
from the past make you somehow less valuable or unworthy,
but, oh, you just wear that cloak as a way to hide your light.
Shed the weight dear one,
I see you.
You are a gift
and the world is a better place with you in it.
Simply because you are here.
by Ariana Schoellhorn Pritchett
(simplylivingcoaching.com)
Thank you, Karen, for reading (and sending) this poem to me today.
Reblogged this on Waiting for the Karma Truck and commented:
A poem that resonates with many I know and love…and you know who you are. Have a fantastic day – thank you for being here. Much love, m
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Reblogged this – it is resonant to many I think…m
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Thanks for sharing, Mimi :o)
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Wow, wow, wow, AMAZING! This one gets printed out and saved. Thank you Sandy!
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Yes, that’s what I thought, too, when my friend read it to me. Definitely one meant to be shared. Happy you enjoyed it :o)
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How can you not “like” this? Beautiful, and needed.
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Thanks, Susan. Yes, it’s a very special poem.
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Thank you. There are so many, women mostly, that need to read this.
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Hi Angeline. Exactly — so many need this kind of encouragement. What a blessing to have people like Ariana who are able to create poems with such a power to heal.
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This is beautiful, and something we all need to hear. Thanks so much for sharing. I too am reblogging this.
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Yes, powerfully encouraging. Thanks for sharing, Deborah :o)
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Reblogged this on Living on the Edge of the Wild and commented:
An important reminder for all of us.
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Beautiful!
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Thank you, Brenda.
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Lovely. I followed Deborah here. As I mentioned to her, my beautiful daughter is named Ariana. I’m going to send her this link.
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Thanks, Normandie. What a wonderful gift to your daughter. It’s such an encouraging, soul-affirming poem.
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Thank you for this important message and reminder.
Russ
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Thanks Russ. I’m happy it was encouraging to you.
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Reblogged this on Wholeheartedness.
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Thanks for sharing, Todd.
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Lovely
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:o) Thank you.
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Reblogged this on Bertha's Blog.
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Thanks for sharing, Bertha :o)
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Couldn’t have read more beautiful words to start this Sunday ,
Thank you :)
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Thanks, Nandi. Isn’t it a wonderful poem? So powerfully encouraging.
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Reblogged this on tweetfernandez.
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Such encouraging words. Thanks for sharing. ~Lori
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Hi Lori :o) Yes, it’s a very special poem. Powerful.
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Wow, I just googled my name, looking for something else and found all your lovely comments about my poem. I’m so glad you enjoyed it. blushing ;)
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Lovely to meet you, Ariana. Such a beautiful poem — and it resonates with so many. Thanks for visiting my blog :o)
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