So after the poll, writing this very piece became a bit of a challenge to me. I mean, I’m well aware of the message I want to pass across but how to pass the message was the issue, so I decided to start off by telling you how challenging it is for me to put this very piece together 😂😊😅.

There are a number of things in life we have gotten so used to that we no longer accord the necessary value to them. Those “little” battles and the teary nights that didn’t leave you dead? They all deserve to be celebrated💯🥳.

Personally, I used to focus on and look forward to the “big” things life has to offer me; all my dreams and aspirations, although I still do, I have come to realise that they aren’t the only ones that matter. I literally had to take a seat and think through my life for me to actually understand how much victory and success I was overlooking.

I’m sure some of you can relate to those moments you had to walk past the bunch of guys at your street corner even if you didn’t want to, but had to cause they had spotted you😂, how about those times that you got really pissed and had a lot of awful things in mind to say but you were able to keep your words in check? How about those nights you stayed up thinking and drenching your pillow, trying as much as possible not to attract any attention by crying right into your guts- silently? Those moments you fearfully stood up in class to attempt a question and ended up being wrong but didn’t let that stop you from trying another day?

You had to go through that horrible break up phase when getting up every morning became your greatest battle and unfortunately you had to fight it at an interval of 24hours. You were soaked in self-pity, suicidal thoughts and depression. You thought you weren’t good enough but here you are now and you think it wasn’t victory? You think all these shouldn’t be celebrated?

You may think to yourself “I’m not the only one who has been through this, not the first and certainly won’t be the last”, as true as this may be, it doesn’t mean you didn’t do well, it doesn’t make yours valueless or inconsequential. It’s an achievement and should be celebrated. Don’t let anyone make you feel silly for celebrating those “little” battles you’ve won.

Celebrate being able to get up everyday despite all the issues you know that await you, celebrate being able to be there for your loved ones despite how difficult your life is, Celebrate you!

I’m going to conclude with something I read somewhere; “Be proud of how you’ve been handling this past few months. The silent battles, humble moments, and sad times. Celebrate your strength!”

You are doing well😌💪.

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