Accept yourself
Accept yourself
As you are
Why is this
So difficult?
Is it your physical form
That does not conform
To today’s standards of beauty?
Or is it the way you talk
The way you walk
That is the anomaly?
How long have you been
Fighting, hating, hurting
Holding onto the pain
Not enough, unworthy, ugly?
Waiting for the day
When you are finally perfect
Then, you tell yourself
You will, at last, be happy
That will be the day
When everyone will see
You are incredible, amazing
A real beauty
What if that moment were
Now, yes, now?
What if you accepted
Yourself as you are
This very moment?
Acknowledged your existence
Your presence in this world
Grateful for this
Moment, breath and heartbeat
Unapologetic, brave, worthy
Giving yourself unlimited
Love, kindness, compassion
Rather than waiting
For that ‘someday’
Opinions of others
Will always differ
Flawed or flawless
An arbitrary measure
So accept yourself
As you are
Why conform
When you are unique
Blend in or hide
When you were meant
To stand out
Celebrate who you are
As you are
There is no one
Quite like you
Accept this truth
Head up, chin high
The only self-worth metric
Comes from you
And only you
So go ahead
Accept yourself
As you are
No questions
No conditions
No excuses
Just as you are
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© Copyright Dr. Alexandra Domelle 2018
Originally published at journal.thriveglobal.com