Beautifully
Boundless

Perseverance hasn’t been the only reward. I knew I would win the battle against my negative thinking, stay disciplined, and eventually learn to remain present even on my hard days. I also knew that I would be challenged, pushed into uncomfortability, and almost want to give up when things didn’t progress as I thought they should—all of these things I accepted as a part of the journey.

I woke up confused, unsettled, unsure which direction to take. One moment, I’m telling myself to send out my resume to places that will bring in income that don’t require a portfolio...The next moment, something in me resists.

There are days when staying present feels like too much. Not because you don’t care, and not because you’re not trying, but because life is heavy in ways that aren’t always visible.