Blooming in Mud

You don’t have to live up to others’ expectations. You don’t need to be perfect in everything, nor stay strong all the time. Life is inevitably filled with mud and setbacks. There will be moments of exhaustion and confusion. Yet those hard days you get through are quietly shaping a stronger version of you. Allow yourself to be vulnerable, and embrace your imperfections. Your worth never depends on others’ opinions, nor is it defined by your age or identity. You can be gentle, and you can also be bold. You may move forward at a slower pace, and you have every right to chase what you love. Even amid the dust, keep the light within your heart, like a flower blooming in mud. Stay grounded and learn to love yourself. Take your time. All your perseverance will eventually bear fruit. You deserve all the goodness in this world. Simply be yourself bravely, and you will shine brightly. — Description from novelcodex.orgFull novel: Blooming in Mud — read the rest free on N​o⁠v​e⁠l​C⁠o​d⁠e​x⁠.​o⁠r​g⁠