Sometimes, creating your own lane feels like the hardest thing to do.
You\u2019ll have to make choices that might confuse people.
They\u2019ll question you, doubt you, maybe even criticize you.
But here\u2019s the thing, it\u2019s not about them.
It\u2019s about you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pray for the strength to step out boldly.
You\u2019re carving out a path that\u2019s meant for you alone.
And yes, it will take actions that feel uncomfortable.
You\u2019ll have to build habits that push you,
Habits so disciplined they demand respect
Not just from others, but from yourself first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Because when you respect yourself,
When you honor your own growth,
The world can\u2019t help but notice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fast forward a year from now.
Picture yourself looking back and saying,
\u201cI can\u2019t believe I was that person.\u201d
Not because the old you wasn\u2019t enough,
But because you\u2019ve grown so much,
Stretched so far,
And become someone you once only dreamed of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The best version of yourself is out there, waiting.
It\u2019s on the other side of fear,
The other side of doubt,
The other side of that voice saying, \u201cWhat if I fail?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Take the leap.
Even if it\u2019s scary.
Even if you don\u2019t have all the answers yet.
Because growth doesn\u2019t come from comfort zones it comes from action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pray for the strength to keep going.
Take that first step,
And then another,
And trust yourself to figure out the rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It won\u2019t be perfect,
But it will be worth it.
Your future self is counting on you to try.
So, start now, your best self is waiting to meet you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
by walking shadow poetry<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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