Quotes I like to share

Today I am going to leave a quote with you written by a woman named Emily. She has an Instagram called emilyjoyrosen and she posts inspiration; raw and authentic personal experiences. I relate to her. She wrote this the other day and it has stuck with me, so I will share it with you.

"I have always prided myself

on my fierce independence

In my early twenties

I never even let a man open the door for me

or pay for anything

I wanted to prove

I could do it on my own

I wanted to prove I wasn't using you

And I wanted to make sure

I didn't owe anyone anything

As I have gotten older

I recognize how this isn't actually

the most empowered way to move through the world

Letting someone assist you,

help you, care for you

is strength-

not a sign of weakness

Letting yourself receive

is an act of courage

It is daring,

especially in a world

that doesn't always encourage vulnerability

To heal, we must let the love in

Yes, take care of yourself

Yes, save yourself

And yes, love yourself

But don't close out others in the process

Let the love in

Sometimes we need help

and that is not only okay,

it's beautiful

and it's why we are all here

to wipe away each other's tears

to lift each other up

and to love,

to love unconditionally

In many ways this is why I share

in the way I do

I know that by exposing

all the tender parts of me

the parts of me I have denied love to

for so long

It is only in the hiding

that connection is hindered

So show me love

Show me all the parts of you

that you do not love

so I know where to begin."