The Beauty Inside You

This post is me trying to prove to you that you are good inside.

Because sometimes I think you forget that. And it hurts me to think that there are days where you feel like you're a bad person and even worse, a bad friend. And I know I haven't helped with that. In fact, lately it seems like all I've been doing is making things worse. I promised I would never hurt you, and I broke my promise. I wish I could take it all back, and put things back to the way they were, but I can't. And no amount of "I'm Sorry" is going to fix that.

I could sit here and tell you over and over that you're a good person. But chances are you won't believe me.

So let me show you why you are.....

Let's start with your mind. Never in my life have I met someone who is so brilliant. The world has tricked you into believing that you aren't smart. But never has it been so wrong. Academically you may not be the smartest person around. But guess what? That doesn't matter. Because of your creativity, and your problem-solving skills, and the beautiful way your mind works. You have a wonderful ability to produce beautiful things that I couldn't possibly imagine; such as art, poetry, and dance. Your mind has the ability to make beautiful things! That far outweighs anything you could ever read in a textbook. It's one of the many things I love about you! That and your open mind. You're always so open to anything and everything, you are always looking for knowledge and truth. You would rather go out and experience the world rather than read about it in some book. That, in my opinion, is what makes you the smartest person I know.

Now let's look at your soul. Your passion, your willpower, your very being and all that you stand for. These are all things I admire about you. Your focus, your ability to set your mind to something and go for it. To fight for what you believe in no matter what the odds. I have never ever seen you give up. That astonishes me, someone who gives up on anything and everything just because he is scared, or he is tired, or he simply doesn't think it's worth it anymore. You've been vegan for over a year now! Not because you're forced to be, but because you choose to be! That amazes me! I can't stay away from junkfood for a week! What's my excuse!? I have none. That is one of the many reasons I look up to you, why I aspire to be like you.

In dance you have found your passion. Because to you, dance is so much more than just movement. Dance allows you to express yourself in ways words cannot. It's your way of adding beauty to this world. Of saying "I exist! I have something to show the world! I mean something!", and you're absolutely right. Because when you're on stage, nothing else matters. Because when you dance, you feel alive. When you dance, you feel at home. You once told me that when you grow up you want to be a professional dancer. I know, without a single doubt in my mind, that you will be.

Finally, we arrive to your heart. One of the most beautiful hearts this world has ever seen. Full of life, laughter, friendship, and love. A heart which has touched many other hearts, including my own. So kind, and caring, and compassionate. You care about everyone, and you'd do anything for your friends. You're always thinking of ways to help others even when you're struggling to help yourself. That's a trait that far too many people undervalue. You've been hurt so many times, by so many people. And yet, you are still so caring, even to the people that have hurt you before. That's the most unselfish thing I could possibly imagine. 

You have the biggest heart I've ever seen. Full of warmth and light. It blows me away how many people fail to see that. Because when I look at you, I see something pure, I see someone that cares about people. I see someone who cares about the world and everything in it. A heart that wants to do whatever it can to help. Your heart has saved people. Your heart has saved me. Did you know that? Your heart was there for me when mine was broken. Your heart was there for me when I wanted to give up. Your heart was there for me when even my own heart seemed to be missing. Your heart was there to help me find myself again. How can you sit there and think you're not good, when your heart shines brighter than all the stars in the sky?

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Sometimes I think you forget how amazing you really are. I hope you can read this and remember what you really are. You Are Good! Don't you ever forget that! We've all made mistakes, we've all made bad choices, but that doesn't define who we are. You see, to me you're a role model. Someone I look up to. While you're wishing you could be better. I'm wishing I could be more like you. Because if the people in this world were half as good as you are, the world would be a much more beautiful place.