Becoming...

Today I celebrate being a woman, a lady, a sister, a daughter and a friend I celebrate rediscovering myself. Finding a precious part of me lost to the world. Every woman has been through that phase where you give up so much of what you believe in just to please others.Paulo Coelho reckons that it is our need for validation and recognition that gives rise to weakness in character.In such times we forget the values that have guided us all our life.We ignore signs that we would have previously heeded with caution.Every time we assure ourselves that tomorrow will be a better day.Yet we push tomorrow to infinity.We lose our confidence. Our spirit becomes crushed and the soul is stripped bare.We latch onto others for meaning and when they don’t respond as we would have them do.We sink further into the abyss of despair.Once a source of strength, a picture of confidence and a point of admiration for many.We become a pitiful sight in and out. But today I remembered my worth,I remembered that I need no validation; my being alive is validation enough.Though things don’t turn out as I would have them do, there will always be a better day.Though I have shouldered blame for the actions of others before,I have reminded myself that we are all responsible for our actions; I refuse to do it anymore.I will let my soul free,I will not judge myself harshly, for I am an equal child of the universe.I may not be perfect but that is no reason for me to focus on my weakness.Today I celebrate life; I celebrate being a woman,I celebrate rediscovering myself and my strength