I was afraid of being rejected Until I learned to never reject myself I was afraid of being abandoned Until I learned to never abandon myself I was afraid of the opinions of others Until I learned that they held no more weight than my own I was afraid of painful endings Until I realized that they were also new beginnings I was afraid of appearing weak Until I realized how strong I truly was I was afraid of being seen as small and unimportant Until I discovered my true power and potential I was afraid of being perceived as ugly Until I learned to fully appreciate my own beauty I was afraid of failure Until I learned that it was an illusion When viewed through the eyes of love, growth and learning I was afraid of feeling low Until I learned that it was the birthplace of brilliance And where my greatest transformation occurred I was afraid of change Until I realized it was an inevitable part of life In a world full of things temporary and fleeting I was afraid of being alone Until I learned to fully embrace and appreciate my own company I was afraid of my uniqueness Until I learned that it was where my greatness lay I was afraid of the darkness Until I remembered that I was the light And I was afraid of life Until I remembered who I was. ✍️Tahlia Hunter♥️♥️♥️ 🎨credit to the artist via Pinterest