Strength

So in an effort to draw strength through some hard times right now, I could go on and on about what I should be feeling like but instead I'd like to note some characteristics from people in my life that I truly admire. Funny thing that the self-conscious mind can easily bash on one's physical attributes, however, that's rarely what attracts me to people dearest to me.

Calmness: The ability to think situations through and respond with well thought out ideas rather than on pure emotion.

Kindness: This applies to kindness towards other people as well as to yourself. Even on my worst days, I like to remember the quote, "

Vulnerability: Knowing that everything doesn't have to be perfect and owning your story for that. The women in books that I admire the most all have this in common. My fear of having every situation be perfect is out of whack and I have a lot to learn from this situation.

Impermanence: This I draw from my mother. Through all the grief she's been through in life, her ability to cope with impermanence is astonishing. Even if sometimes she "fakes it till she makes it", it gives me strength to continue.