Congratulations to YOU

You are still standing

I have walked through the ashes to get here. I have been exposed beyond what I could’ve ever imagined. I have been pushed away by heroes. I am still here and so are you.

You have been through hard times too. The human Spirit is quite remarkable. We can go through inexplicable heartache and still thrive.

Look around at those you know. I’m sure you can name a few.

I congratulate you for all you’ve been through. You are here. You are still standing.

Maybe bloodied and bruised but still here.

Look in the mirror at the hero that’s staring back. Look at those eyes. Think about what they’ve seen.

Look at those ears. What have they heard? That mouth. What has it had to say, or not say?

Think about it all. Every extraordinary piece of your life that has brought you here. Brave, battered, fierce, afraid, rising like the Phoenix.