Dear Self,
Okay, let me go straight to the point here and start this as harsh as I could because you need to hear this right now.
Darling, why are you so hard on yourself? Why do you swim endlessly in your river of fears and doubts that’s taking you nowhere? You know you’ve done a lot of great and amazing stuff in the past, you know that right? So tell me, why are you being so ungrateful then?
Look around you, go ahead, look around you. Aren’t you more blessed than the rest who surrounds you? Fuck that excuse of being so pressured you don’t know what to do—yadah yadah yadah. Stop it. You know you’re a diamond, honey. And for you to shine brighter and have higher value, more pressure must be put unto you. Do i always need to remind you to not forget about this?
It’s your destiny to be placed in that cataclysmic world you live in because God knows you can thrive, let alone survive. Because He believes in you, He knows exactly the size of your capacity that needs no form of measure. Because He trusts you that you can and He knows what’s best for you. Surrender, honey, surrender.
And please, I beg you.. please don’t lose faith in yourself. You are the first and last and constant person who should believe in you, no one else… no one else. And you’ll see, the moment you start having compassion towards every part of your being, magic will begin to unfold like you’ve never seen before. You will witness that extraordinary artistry of being in the now and will start laughing at all the dramas you created in the past. Like that drama you’re creating now.
Darling, go ahead and switch to a more empowering state. Live your dramatic truth, okay.. but don’t stay there forever. The world needs you.
Apple Rae 
Very profound words of advice indeed here, Apple. ❤
We all need this advice from time to time.
Love the pic that illustrates this post as well.
Looks like the village square in the town of Stratford-Upon-Avon where Shakespeare was born.
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Hi Chris! That’s right! That’s me at Stratford-Upon-Avon in London ❤️
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Magical 🙂 I enjoyed…
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Hi Ray!! Thank youuu
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We can be our worse critic in life they say, but what you say is true about confidence, faith and believing my dear. Those powerful tools can help anyone move forward, God helps those who helps themselves.🌹😊
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Hi Apple! I hope you are living the beautiful and insightful life you shared with us. You know, we creative achievers only do what we do because of our energy and to some degree perfectionism. It’s what pushes the creative soul above the din of normalcy. But, it has a down side in the angst we generate in ourselves and the perceptions we intuit from those around us and especially from those we love and care for. Love yourself with dignity, grace, and forgiveness and then create that masterpiece or goal you set because you, Dear Apple, are the one beautiful soul that can. Lovely picture. It was surely a great moment to place your feet in a historical place a inhale the story of it.
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Hi Daniel, this is long overdue but i just felt this sudden need to connect with you at 1am here in my country. Maybe because i felt like i left you hanging by not responding to your beautiful and inspiring comment or maybe because I just.. miss you. Hmm. I think the latter resonates more 😉 you’re someone i look up to, you know that, hence to see and feel you here makes me feel joyful and loved. 😍 thank you so much!!!
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What a lovely surprise to hear from you Apple! Thank you so much. it just so happens, I’ve been thinking a lot about you and hoping you were doing well. You are a beautiful soul with great depth and understanding, plus a very hard and energetic worker and that can make one bone tired at times with all those thoughts and actions competing for attention. I admire you for being able to manage so much and still write such captivating stories and posts that ring true no matter the reader’s country and culture. That is real talent that comes from deep within. Your kind words have made my day. You are missed and loved and any time we can connect is a blessing. The door is always open and I look forward to anytime you have to connect on that positive and uplifting note you always bring with you. Have a lovely rest of your weekend Apple. 🤗
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Hello Apple, I click to your site from Jay site which I have loved reading. Often I will get outside my comfort zone and search for blogs that speak wisdom and truth, something that resonates in my soul. You are a good writer, and I have learned to gleam from others ways of wording truth. You are an encourager with your words, an exhorter with not harshness but gut truth. We all need to get over ourselves or at least the image we think we should be and allow God to make us into His image since He is complete whole wisdom and truth. Now, I am going to go read some more of your post just for fun and see what else I can gleam. Blessings.
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Aw this is so heartfelt! I am sooo happy to connect with you and touch you with these words i wrote while tears were running down my cheeks. Thank you for your message. I appreciate your presence in my blog, dear ❤️
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It seems like someone is talking to me.
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You are awesome
Love, light and glitter
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Hi Eliza! Hope all is well with you! ❤️
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Hey! Good to see your name.
How are you doing?
Take care of yourself…
Love, light, and glitter
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