I. i know now that the universe gives. gives what i need–takes away what is not good for me; toxicity often masks itself in the proverbial sunrise of early spring mornings.
II. the tragedy of life is an overwhelming sense of apology. i no longer apologize for being too much or too little of something–the world can take care of itself.
III. if it seems so right in the moment, then it is. my dear, beware that though some things seem so right, you will wake one morning with remnants left in you grasp. perfection can last forever, then again it cannot. be kind to yourself.
IV. many times, we are lost, tangled even, in something that does not belong to us. when your hands shake because he sits next to you, acknowledge that attraction is rarely written in the stars. do not let the black hole in his chest drag your heart into darkness.
V. i have grown stronger; my muscles still cannot support a fifty pound weight above my head–but i have grown. maybe some mornings, i cannot get out of bed at the first sight of sunshine to run eight miles and then eat kale for breakfast; sometimes, taking care of myself simply means waking up and brushing my teeth.