words of affirmation - by joy gracia - joyfull encounters

i am sure you have heard of the tale as old as time. girl tells boy problems. boy analyzes the situation and gives solution. girl gets mad at boy. “why can’t you understand me?” girl exclaims. when we have a problem, we usually know what to do but lack the courage to do it. we lack the courage because we doubt ourselves. assurance is the antidote. it sure doesn’t make your problems go away, but it is a gentle reminder that everything will be okay and that we are okay. hearing someone say that can do us absolute wonders. sometimes it is even all you need to push through. i have been going through a period of instability. my journal entries are sparse. my to-do list remains lengthy. i have been sleeping way past my supposed bed time and waking up earlier than i should. as i am figuring out what i want the next few years to look like, i can’t help but worry that i am not taking a step in the right direction. my mom is someone i feel close to. but we are not always generous with affection.

i am sure you have heard of the tale as old as time. girl tells boy problems. boy analyzes the situation and gives solution. girl gets mad at boy. “why can’t you understand me?” girl exclaims. when we have a problem, we usually know what to do but lack the courage to do it. we lack the courage because we doubt ourselves. assurance is the antidote. it sure doesn’t make your problems go away, but it is a gentle reminder that everything will be okay and that we are okay. hearing someone say that can do us absolute wonders. sometimes it is even all you need to push through. i have been going throu