Sometimes in the stillness I can soak up the silence and really self-reflect. Other times the stillness scares me and I do everything in my power to make it go away.

Sometimes I embrace the uncertainty. Other times in uncertainty I shut down and hibernate to self-protect.

Sometimes I am confident in my abilities and I conquer task after task. Other times my self esteem is so low I can’t get out of bed.

Sometimes I speak up loud even if my voices shakes. Other times I stay silent and later have regret.

Sometimes I’m able to look at a big problem and see the silver lining. Other times I see a small problem and feel defeat.

Sometimes I talk positively about myself and my accomplishments. Other times I speak words to myself that I wouldn’t tell my worst enemy.

Through all the ups and downs, the times of strength and the times of weakness I am growing. I am me. I’m learning to honor my emotions even if they scare me. My emotions are real. They are valid. They are justified.