Have You Thanked Yourself Today?
Have you thanked yourself today?
Hey, look at you.
You made it this far, didn’t you?
After what you have been through, you knew that those struggles had never been easy.
You knew that there are chances of your failure.
The chances were always wide open.
But, you also knew that the chances of success were always there, even if it was just a tiny one.
Well, at least you knew that there was it right?
After many struggles, ups, and downs, you could see — that you finally made it.
Imagine that you are being inside the square room and it shows each fragment of your struggles.
Ah, you see that you had been falling one hundred times on some fragments?
But, hey look! You made it. You tackled it. You have stood up one hundred one times.
Honey, did it feel good?
And on those fragments too, you could see that after all of your struggles, you did not go through those alone.
Some people helped you.
Now you’re smiling because of their kindnesses. You feel grateful because their presence and guidance had helped you to come this far.
“Thank you,” you said.
But, honey, have you thanked yourself?
All the sleepless nights. All the starves because you prioritized your goals after your health. All the pains. All the fatigues, and, all the tears…
Do you remember yourself struggled more than ever on those hardest times?
Do you remember your tears?
Ah, do not be shy honey, because your own tears do remember you.
Now, honey, after those fragments inside that square room, keep walking forward to another room.
The next room is only filled with… mirrors.
You wrinkled your forehead, feeling flustered for a moment.
Because of all those mirrors, you could see yourself everywhere.
Why me? you asked inside your heart.
Look at you, honey.
After the room of fragments before, you could see all of your struggles and people who helped you.
And in this mirror room, you see your own self everywhere — waiting for you to thank yourself.
Honey, have you done it?
Thank you for yourself after all those struggles?
Do not hesitate, it is just a simple word — thank you — but for yourself.
Say it.
Now you see another hesitation in the mirror, but in the end, you decided that you are worth it with your own gratitude.
“Thank you to me. For always been there before anyone else. For always struggled and did not give up before your assignments were completed.
For fell one hundred times but stood up one hundred one times.
Thank you for all the fatigues, pains — and tears.” the mirrors watched you as you smiled at them.
“I did cry a lot. Thank you, myself, for not giving up. You are stronger than you think. Keep it up. I know it has never been easy, but, I know it’s gonna be worth it. Thank you, myself.”
Oh, honey, even the mirror room could hear your sob now.
That is okay.
Are you feeling that satisfaction inside your heart now?
Keep your head up high, honey.
The journey is not over yet.
You are now ready to create your longest dreams to become true.
Smile, honey. Do not let those tears blurred out the way.
Keep moving forward, honey. Another room has waited for you.
Take a deep breath.
Do not forget that there are always people who willing to help.
But, also do not forget that you have yourself to keep going.
Would you expect that the longest ride could produce much more beautiful views for you?
Enjoy the journey, honey.
Make it happen.
