I HOPE. I HOPE. I HOPE.
I HOPE you know just how brilliant you are.
I hope you know that you are loved.
I hope you know that your very presence in this world, counts. I hope you know you matter. I hope you know that people need and love you more than you can ever imagine.
I hope you know that the world wants you to be happy and to succeed. I hope you know that you were created to be remarkable. I hope you know that you are remarkable.
I hope you will remember that dreams can be achieved with belief, determination and hard work. And I hope you will remember that whilst it may not always be easy, it is always worth the challenges and the disappointments.
I hope you know that you create your world. With every thought, every word and every action. I hope you understand that you are creating your future right this very second.
I hope you know that you are blessed. Even when you least feel like this is the case. I hope you know that something bigger has plans for us all.
I hope you look in the mirror every day and love what you see. I hope you see your wrinkles and stretchmarks and scars as beautiful proof of your time here on this planet and I hope you ‘own’ them all with unwavering confidence.
I hope you know that you are beautiful. I hope you appreciate what you have been given and make the most of your gifts.
I hope you refuse to ever let anyone dim your light. I hope your aim is to ensure you always shine bright.
I hope you tackle every challenge that comes your way and know in your heart, that whatever you face, you can and will survive.
I hope you know that when you do feel alone, you are not. And I hope you reach out your hand for help when you need it, because someone will always take it if you let them.
I hope you know that you are so much more than how you look. And that your real beauty lies within.
I hope you see your body as something that deserves to be celebrated, not punished. And that you show it love.
I hope you treat yourself with respect, even when others do not. I hope you treat yourself lovingly, even when love has deserted you. I hope you treat yourself honourably, even when you have been dishonoured.
I hope you know your worth, especially when other people forget. And I hope you show people what you are worth, by walking away when they treat you badly.
I hope you walk with your head held high and a spring in your step, grateful and eager to live. And I hope you have the courage to look everyone in the eye, regardless of their status or wealth.
I hope you will always find pleasure in even the smallest of things. I hope you will gaze in wonder at the moon or let your eyes fall on rainbows.
I hope you will look at the people you love and really see them. I hope you will never take them for granted.
I hope when you scoop your children up in your arms, that you realise these are the best days of your life. Even when you are beyond exhausted.
I hope you will be kind to others and remember that we’re all fighting our own battles. And I hope people will always be kind to you.
I hope you know that you are a living, breathing, super machine with a soul that is vast. A soul that has the greatest capacity to love. And I hope you use it to it’s potential.
I hope you will always be aware of your own fabulousness. And I hope you never forget.
I hope life gives you the most magnificent ride you could ever imagine. I hope you experience the highest highs and the littlest of lows. And I hope, really hope, you live it well.
I hope. I hope. I hope...
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With love,
Kate
This post is linked to #BrilliantBlogPosts
I hope you know how great you are xxx
Haha! Thank you Cerys :) (I like what you’ve done there!) x
that was beautiful *sobs*
*passes you a hankie* Thank you lovely :)
Love this. It’s perfection Katie, nothing else I can say xxx
Thank you Leigh :) xxx
Beautiful! I’m sending this to all the people I love! I think this is my favourite post to date. Xx
Thank you Franki! *beams* xxx
Oh my goodness. Goosebumps and tears. Beautiful stuff, Katie, I need to bookmark this and read it every morning as a kind of wakeup call/kick up the butt/gratitude exercise. It’s so easy to focus on the tiny bit of bad instead of living in all that is good! xxx
Ah thank you beautiful. It is isn’t it?! We all get bogged down with stuff that doesn’t matter, sometimes it’s good to hear the truth and what life is ALL about :) x
Absolutely beautiful. Thank you x
Definitely needs printing out and putting next to my desk at work. You should do a pretty pdf version of this so we can all print it out and put it up somewhere we can read it every day. Thanks for linking up to #sundaystars
This brings a smile to my face. thanks
This is beautiful. This should be read to teenage girls everyday so that they grow up knowing their worth xx
Made me cry. Beautiful words. You are such a talent and I am always learning from you. Thank you Katie xxx
Thank you darling Amy xxx
This? This is your best post yet. Save this one and show it off – it’s really, REALLY good.
It’s also just what I needed to read today.
Wow. Thanks Amber. x
Oh Katie. It’s already been said so many times above but THIS today is just perfect. Not only do I want to print it of for me I want to print it off for my daughter. I want HER to read this on her 18th birthday, after the birth of her first child, when she is old and grey. Because it’s a gift, this post, and for that I thank you darling, so much. x
P.S. Can I just say how much I’m LOVING your blog makeover? Gorgeous!
Oh Michelle, thank you! I wasn’t sure if people would respond to this post in case they found it to be a bit twee, so comments like yours make my day! Thank you x
P.S So thrilled you like the blog makeover – was definitely time wasn’t it?! x
Awesome post. Thank you! Words that I (everyone) really needed to hear today (always). It is the simplest things that are easiest to forget… X
Thanks Sophie, so chuffed you like it x
Wonderful, a truly inspirational post, well done Katie. Mich x
That’s very kind of you. Thanks Mich! x
Stunning, beautiful words xx
Thank you Alex! :) x
Thanks for taking the time to write and share such a lovely post with us all.
Ah love this! Will share xx #brilliantblogposts
Just want I needed today! Lovely post, thank you. #brilliantblogposts
Thank you so much, having such a down day and this has really really lifted my spirits. Just what I needed.
I can’t tell you how pleased I am to hear that Ali! :) Hoping today is a much brighter and happier day for you x
Kate,
I happened to stumble upon your blog a couple of weeks ago and I’m so glad I did! Every single post I’ve read since then has resonated with me. You write so beautifully and with such purpose and I just wanted to thank you for doing what you do. This particular post really stuck with me, so thank you for that.
Cheers,
Lisa