I've been wanting to tell you...
Monday, January 21, 2013 I’ve been wanting to tell you that you are not alone.
I know that you feel like you are, that no one out there understands, and I know that it’s hard. Like really hard. Like unbelievably hard.
It’s hard to keep pushing forward when there’s no one on the sidelines to cheer you on. It’s hard to keep going when you feel like everyone else in the world is lapping you out on the track. It’s hard to power through when no one else is paying attention.
But we are.
I’ve been wanting to tell you that there’s a whole world of people out there rooting for you. You may not be able to see us – yet – but we are there and we see you, and, oh my goodness, if you could only see yourself from our eyes, you wouldn’t hesitate for another moment in your life. Ever.
We’re right here beside you. You’ll see us when you’re ready. When the time is right.
I’ve been wanting to tell you that there will come a day when you’ll look back on all of it and say, through your tears, “Whoa. What if I had walked away and given up on myself? I am so grateful that I didn’t stop. Look what I have created. I am amazing.”
And when you do, you’ll know, in that magic, that you have been surrounded by fans from the very beginning. Some of us are quiet, some of us have yet to meet you, but, regardless, we are all here, waiting, waiting for you to emerge and for your light, that gorgeous, warm, splendid light to shine.
And once you do, once that light is shining, it is going to be so bright that you'll be able to see all of us, and you'll know, finally, that we've been here all along.
Reader Comments (6)
This is one of the most beautiful and moving things I've ever read, Tiffany. Thank you :)
Somehow remembering that we are always harder on ourselves than Anyone else is something we need to be reminded of more often than not! Thanks Tiffany!!
Tiffany,
I just found your website today and couldn't stop reading. I read every page. But, this blog especially hit home. It's always so reassuring to know that there are others out there that know what I'm going through. That we're not the only ones fighting battles that we're sure no one could possibly understand. Thanks for the reminder that I'm not alone. It makes me feel like I can cope with whatever it is that's holding me down, because others are doing the same every day.
I think this is so inspiring. I think everyone can relate to a time of discouragement and feeling like there are so many setbacks and that giving up might be best. But, I've come to find that if you never try, you'll never know. If you put your mind to something, and become your own biggest fan, you'll realize that even though you were on your own journey, everyone was rooting for you.
This post is so inspirational, I love it! I feel like so many people can relate to this and think that yes, they can accomplish this, or complete that task.. I love how you put it into context for everyone to read so clearly. It's something that I feel everyone needs to hear that they have a support team because it really makes a huge difference in someone's life.
I enjoyed reading this because it demonstrates the courage and confidence that people need to have in themselves. It shows them that even when times are hard, to keep fighting and prove that you can make a difference. I know that my mom is my biggest fan and she will always be there for me, but it's nice to think that other people are rooting for me to succeed as well.