The Reaffirming Handshake
I decided to write a poem because this is how I can best express my thoughts and feelings about reaffirmation. It is a process of trusting who you are and remembering how far you’ve come to be here. I am actively pursuing a career goal and sometimes I feel deflated when I see that progress is slow, especially on days where I choose to rest or do nothing. There are moments where I find myself beating myself down with negative self-talk and unnecessary comparisons. But I am reminded that by...