This year has been very....colorful to say the least. I've experienced what it feels like to drift as high as the clouds on a sunny day. And as I met with the sun on my way up, it kissed my golden brown skin. This sent a rush of happiness that had been lost, perseverance that had been stolen, and strength that had been broken back down my spine.
Everything wasn't picture perfect in 2016 though. I met some lows that were as dark and scary as a 5 year old's worst nightmare. Nightmares that would make you want to jump out from under the covers and sprint into your mother's warm and safe arms so that she can comfort and protect you. Protect you from fear, the unknown, and even from yourself.
Regardless, this was one of the most beautiful years of my life.
It was beautiful because of the mental shifts that were made.
It was beautiful because of growth.
It was beautiful because I decided for myself that I was going to make it beautiful.
I somehow managed to take each and every red, white, and blue life experience to make my own personalized version of what people call the American dream. That dream consisted of being mentally free. That dream is what I call real liberation. And to achieve this dream, I had to take all the colors that were handed to me and create one big beautiful picture of peace. The good and the bad became instrumental to creating my masterpieces. As a result, some of my best work was developed.
I've created "My Work of Art" while learning the "Tap Lessons" of life. I saw myself detach from "Daddy's Little Girl" and became a "Lonely Soul". This led me to entering different "Construction Zones" so I could learn how to live life free and "Untitled". I've embraced feeling "No Connection" with old friends who are now "Perfect Strangers". And while "Rebuilding Happiness" , I realized I had to be strong "For the 10 likes or less girl". But, because of these circumstances, I saw the beauty in it all and used it to Meet the Outsiders.
And that's just how magic happens.
Goodbye 2016, and hello 2017.
-L