Note To Myself

Hey

Kid

You made it here

Through all the small apocalypses

And private storms

Same shoes

Different day

But you keep walking anyway

That counts for more

You don’t have to be the loudest in the room

You just have to stay

When it feels like you should move

So here’s a note to myself

You’re doing better than you think you are

You’re still learning how to trust your heart

One tiny brave step at a time

Here’s a note to myself

You don’t have to race to meet some line

You’re allowed to fall apart

Then try

One tiny brave step at a time (at a time)

Call home

When you can

Say “I love you” first this time

Don’t wait till it’s late

Take breaks

Eat real food

Text back the ones who texted you

That’s how roots stay

You don’t have to have the answers when you speak

You just have to say

What you really mean

So here’s a note to myself

You’re doing better than you think you are

You’re still learning how to trust your heart

One tiny brave step at a time

Here’s a note to myself

You don’t have to glow to still be bright

You’re allowed to doubt and still choose right

One tiny brave step at a time (step at a time)

Write your fears down

Fold them small

Tuck them in your pocket

You can carry them

They can’t carry you

Here’s a note to myself

You’re doing better than you think you are

You’re still learning how to trust your heart

One tiny brave step at a time

Here’s a note to myself

On the days you feel like you’re behind

You’re exactly where you need to find

One tiny brave step at a time (at a time)