If you should ever find yourself
lost in this life,
and are unsure of where it was
you may have strayed from your path.
Retrace your steps, and catch
your breath,
count the many ways that you are
blessed.
It may not seem like you have it
all figured out,
but it’s a start; there is no
need to feel alarmed
Just like some flowers take
longer to bloom,
I promise one day you will also
discover the beauty of you.
Maybe even in the darker moments,
when you feared nothing would
change,
perhaps in the smiling faces of
your loved ones,
or in the mentors that have
guided you along the way.
Search through the corridors of
your old stomping grounds,
read through dear diaries, or
learn a new skill at the library.
Some may find it in churches, and
others in nightclubs;
there is no right place to go
when you are lost, wanting to be found.
Recount the lessons that you have
learned,
that helped shape the individual
you are today.
Reflect on the bridges you may
have burned,
that changed the geography of
your landscape.
Accepting that you may be lost is
the hardest part,
nobody likes to admit when they
are wrong;
asking for help is just as
difficult,
for it is seen as weakness when
you are actually quite strong.
Do not compare your scars or
trophies with anyone.
Focus on the progress you have
made,
your successes, and your
failures, too,
as they will help you stay
motivated and on track.
No two paths are the same—each
journey is unique;
there is no need to fret or worry
even if you find yourself at a dead-end on a one-way street.
Every obstacle comes equipped
with opportunities for you to grow,
just be patient, and listen
closely to what your heart wants you to know.
Even in the times you felt the
most alone,
the voice, the soul within you,
never left your side.
Despite not knowing which way to
go,
your spirit always helped you
find your way back home.
So, the next time you look around
again and do not recognize a thing,
or begin to feel anxious because
you are unsure of how to proceed,
remember to open your eyes wide,
and retrace your steps.
Catch your breath until you make
peace with not always knowing what comes next.
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