You. I see you.

I see you struggle every day with your academics and personal life.

I see you with your efforts to prove yourself every day, efforts to prove your worth not just to others but to yourself.

I see you lying in bed hoping that tomorrow would be quite different.

I see you praying and wishing that this story of yours isn’t always under grey clouds and stormy nights.

I see you drained yet still fighting and standing tall even with the weight pulling you down each day, drowning you, and keeping you from shining within.

I see you.

You. Take a deep breath. Look behind the path you took. And know that you’ve come a long way. You have proven time and time again that you can ride with the waves that keep crashing you down.

You, with all the midnight oils burned and buckets of tears poured, have shown your strength with your head held high.

You, who have been hit by bricks can still find reasons to smile and laugh.

You. Slow down for a second. Pause and breathe.

Give yourself credit for being brave and keeping your chin up high. Tap yourself on your shoulder and appreciate what you’ve put up in your life. Clap and shine with pride.

You. Be there for you. Be present for you. With the warmest regards and a heart filled with belief, walk forward with these pieces of your perseverance.

Keep believing, keep gleaming, and keep learning. Embrace the challenges and relish the victories in your extraordinary journey.

You. Be proud of the voyage of your life and trust because your potential is limitless and the future waiting for you is boundless.

Article by Francine Kaye Resilla