You Don't Know

Have you ever sat around, listening to your friend, while they 
-beat themselves up
- sat hoping for someone to notice them
- wished for their life to be different
and just thought..."I wish you could see what I see"?

I wished you knew all of the things that I see in you on a daily basis.  That on some level I could communicate to you how exceptionally wonderful you are.

My friends.  This is for you.

I've seen you over the years.  All of you.  I've sat and listened to your hurts, your confusion, your dreams.  I've seen you doubt yourself, try to push through, or go unnoticed.. or so you believe.

I have noticed you and want you to know that you are

- Amazingly stunning.  You can't tell me that your not.  I've seen it.  

- Incredibly kind.  We all have our moments and there is nothing about them that can change this truth.

- Giving.  You give so much.  To your family, your friends, and your community.  Constantly wanting to have an impact on those around you.

- Real.  You are just like everyone around you. Even if you don't want to be.  You have feelings, even though sometimes you try to hide them.  

- Valid.  Just because you breathe.  You are valid.  You have a purpose.  And even if you can't see it in this moment, it still exists.

I sit here and hope that one day...one day...you'll be able to see in the mirror all of the things I've seen over the years.  

You we're made for more than this moment and this time. 

Keep going friend.  Keep walking.  You will get there.