August 7: What Makes Me Beautiful

August 7 — What Makes Me Beautiful

Not appearances. Your laugh, your loyalty, your curiosity, your kindness, your mind.

What makes me beautiful is my sensitive heart.
My empathy.
My ability to forgive, and to truly believe in second chances.
My ability to grow flowers — a garden full and blooming from soiled roots.
How I connect with children.
My choice to see the glass half full.
All the love that flows in my veins.
I can color in the dark spots.
I can be a child — carefree, whimsical, even in the most dire times.
I choose to see the good in people.
I love with abandon.
I care deeply.
I'm innocent, even after everything.
I work hard.
I try my best.
I keep going.
I reflect often.
How much I want to become a better human.
What makes me most beautiful is how soft I am in a very cruel world.