Where You Are

This is more of a thought that I wanted to share for those who may feel lost or stuck.

You have to understand that there is something to look forward to everyday. Everyday is a new day for change and to be a better you. You are not where you came from. You are who you decide to become. No one else can define you but you. No one else can determine your path of life but you. Be happy but dont be stuck. Don’t think “well this is how its always been so this is how its always going to be.” You have the right to change that. Build a life you are proud of and understand that the struggle makes you stronger, not weaker. Keep going. Keep fighting. Keep laughing. Keep Loving.

Reviews

[barleygirl]

I love & agree with every aspect of your message. I feel there are many young people on this website writing about angst & depression, so there are readers who can benefit from your point of view. I myself do not like using the pronoun "you" in an inspirational piece, becuz it sounds preachy, like the writer is telling the other person how to live his/her life. For me, a more inclusive approach is more palatable . . . like using "we" and showing that the narrator is also in it with us, fighting the battles of life, instead of standing above us, like all his/her struggles are over & done. Or, sometimes using "I" is good, becuz then we can put ourselves up as an example of how these things can happen, some story from our experience, & letting the reader choose his/her own lessons from the piece. Other than this personal preference, your message is well-stated & clear & uplifting, which is great.

[Ashley]

Thank you so much! I do use "you" alot when I'm trying to be direct, I am definitely going try and use "we". I use "I" alot in my poetry to be more relatable. There's just so much hurt and negativity in people's words and so many sound like they are giving up or settling and I just want others to know that they are worth so much more than they think they are and to have a more positive mindset. Thank you so much for your words and advice!

[barleygirl]

I know exactly what you mean, about reading many of the "down" messages on this website . . . it's not just one or two, here & there . . . some people write nothing but this type of message & I especially relate to the "settling" in your reply . . . so many love poems sound nothing like what I would expect for love to be . . . it does sound a lot like settling & I sometimes must address this in my writing, as well.

[Emmy Rald]

Keep living)quite an optimistic message. It's necessary enough for people nowadays. No matter how old you are.

[Ashley]

Thank you so much for your kind words! And yes this is true for any age!