I don't want to be like everyone else.
I want to do the world differently.
I want to be okay with not being okay.
I want to make friends with my demons.
I want to sit in the dark with people.
I want to find beauty in the tragedy.
I want to try and try and try again.
I want to stay when things get hard.
I want to forgive the unforgivable.
I want to love the unlovable.
I want to be patient with those who are impatient.
I want to be kind to those who are unkind.
I want to be strong for those who are weak.
I want to be steady for those who are shaking.
I want to be soft for those who are hard.
I want to be a safe space for those who feel shame.
I want to keep my heart open with those who have shut down.
I want to check on the people who wouldn't think about checking on me.
I want to cross oceans for people who wouldn't cross the street for me.
I want to keep loving the people that leave me.
I want to believe in the fundamental goodness of people.
In a world that has tried to silence my voice, I choose to speak.
In a world that has given me reason to weep, I choose to laugh.
In a world that has given me an overwhelming burden to carry, I choose to dance.
In a world that has given me reason to be afraid, I choose to find joy.
In a world that has given me reason to hate, I choose to spread love.
And just like that, the magic has returned.
