I am just going to say this and I hope it reaches the right people who are going through this odd timeline we are in. The journey is hard, it will never be easy, not every panting has a smooth surface, not every ship sales without it’s thick barnacles, and not every monument is built in a day, and not everything will be perfect in our singular life. You’re not forced to love yourself, for love is a matter of seeing it through the eyes of others who see you for who you truly are. The journey is long and never ending, just be kind to yourself, for that is growth itself. Be kind to yourself when the world seems so cruel, the leap into that mysterious ocean is rather frightening, but staying on that rugged ledge won’t last long. Do not lose yourself in your journey, but know that you have tried and others will draw a path towards you.