A Map of Your Light

January 26, 2025

Sometimes, we struggle to see our own worth. Life, with all its complexities, has a way of making us focus on mistakes, failures, and bad experiences. It’s easy to let these moments define us, distorting the narrative we hold about ourselves. But what if we paused to imagine something different?

Picture this: every person who has liked you, been inspired by you, or felt comforted by your presence lights up on a map. The strangers you were kind to, the people you made laugh, the ones you lifted with your words or actions—they create a glowing, star-bright network of your impact. Even if you don’t see it, even if the darkness of self-doubt surrounds you, this network exists.

Hold on to the moments when someone said, “Thank you,” called you a gem, or looked at you with gratitude. Those moments matter. They are proof of your worth, seen by others even when you struggle to see it yourself.

Self-worth isn’t built overnight—it’s not a switch you can flick. It’s a journey of working through your narratives, untangling the hold of bad experiences, and refusing to let mistakes define you. The truth is, we are all flawed, yet worthy of love, kindness, and every good thing.

Even in the disconnection from people you were once close to, the light of their gratitude remains. It reminds us that being human is messy and complex. But through it all, your value endures. You are more than enough—always have been, always will be. Don’t let anyone, not even yourself, convince you otherwise.

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