Written in 2016: Two years ago I made my year goal to live my life like a rock and a feather; to be floating and free yet simultaneously stay grounded in who I was and wanted to be as a person. I've grown in ways I don't even know how to explain since then, and this year I feel more thankful than I can even say. I'm thankful for the people in my life, the love, support and motivation emulated by others and most importantly the independence I have gained. I don't think we tell ourselves how proud we are enough, so today I am going to use the selfishness of it being my birthday to tell myself and share with you that I am so proud of the person I am becoming. I share this not to be conceited but in hopes that YOU will take time today to tell YOURSELF how proud you are of where you are, what you have done and where you are going. If you aren't feeling proud today, take this opportunity to make a goal, big or small, and say thank you to yourself because just being here right this moment is enough to to be grateful for.

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