the truth of your story

You must tell the truth of your story
Share all of the pieces that make up who you are
You must show yourself to the world
Perfectly imperfect
Exactly as you are
Because you are beautiful
Creating magic wherever you go
Just by being yourself

You must open up your hearts and soul
Allow them to let beauty and goodness to enter
You must not be afraid of what could happen
Stay curious
Live boldly
Soak everything in
Embrace what is before you
Then share it with the world

You must breathe deeply
Letting everything in
The happiness as well as the sadness
Each of these things balancing out the other
Do not be afraid of your tears
Wear them proudly
Do not be afraid to smile
Let others see how deeply you sparkle

You must be true to yourself
Each and every day
Standing strong in who you are
Standing up for what you believe in
Leaning in and pulling others close
Knowing that the world needs to see you
Exacly as you are
Yes, you must tell the truth of your story