Rise

I've never been a huge Selena Gomez fan, but her album Revival (in fact those lyrics - you must read too) but below are the lyrics to Rise! 

You can stand beside the madness like a fallen tear
You can hold on to the sadness like a souvenir
Or you can close your eyes
And see your life
Like the air
You can tap into the strength you never knew you had
You can breathe into your faith no matter where you lie
Just close your eyes and change your life
Like the air

Like the air
You can rise
Rise from the rubble with your mind, you can hover
You can rise like the tide, like the heat in the summer
Yes I know there are those who will wanna bring you down
But you can rise with your mind and make your higher power proud
You can rise
Like the air
You can rise

The earth can pull you down with all its gravity
And the measure of your worth is sometimes hard to see
So just hold on when the night is down
Like the sun
Like the air

You can stand beside the madness like a fallen tear
You can hold on to the sadness like a souvenir
Or you can close your eyes
And see your life
Like the air
You can tap into the strength you never knew you had
You can breathe into your faith no matter where you lie
Just close your eyes and change your life
Like the air

Like the air
You can rise
Rise from the rubble with your mind, you can hover
You can rise like the tide, like the heat in the summer
Yes I know there are those who will wanna bring you down
But you can rise with your mind and make your higher power proud
You can rise
Like the air
You can rise

The earth can pull you down with all its gravity
And the measure of your worth is sometimes hard to see
So just hold on when the night is down
Like the sun
Like the air

Lyrics Source: http://www.directlyrics.com/selena-gomez-rise-lyrics.html

Life lessons. For you.

What a week. Lots of personal growth, lots of lessons, some tears some laughs some sighs some lows but many highs. Never give up on yourself. Reach out to your besties when you're stuck. 

Don't be afraid to ask for help. Raise a hand when you fuck up. Love yourself. Take care of your needs. Be kind. Be gentle with those around you, you're not in their head. You don't always know what people are going through. You don't have to know what to say. Celebrate with those that accomplish big or small. 

Compliment where it's due. Hold the hand of those you constructively criticize so you can guide and not judge. Don't judge yourself. Be mindful. Listen to the voice in your head. Love yourself. Love those who forgot how to love themselves - they're the ones who irritate you usually. 

Love those you love passionately. No matter what. Let people be who they are. There is no good and bad - like the difference between a weed and a flower is only a judgement - so just stop and admire, enjoy and appreciate. 

Life is so short. Don't look back with regret. Don't doubt yourself or what you believe. Don't stand for what you believe - act in a way that shows your values and integrity. Be you. 

Embrace the parts of you that are sore, hurt, in pain, damaged. Let go of regret. Let go of shame, blame and guilt. 

Apologies to those who you've disappointed - you should start with yourself. Then forgive. Ask for forgiveness. Take ownership of where you've fucked up. Then let it go and put down the stick you beat yourself with. 

Stick to the things you say you're going to do. Especially the promises you make yourself. Don't let yourself down like that. You're worth more. 

What's your self talk when you're alone? 

Look at yourself in the mirror and get to know yourself again.