«Patience visited me»

Patience visited me
And it reminded me
That good things take time to come to fruition
And grow slowly with stability.

Peace visited me
And it reminded me
That I may remain calm through the storms of life
Regardless of the chaos surrounding me.

Hope visited me
And it reminded me
That better times lay ahead
And it would always be there to guide and uplift me.

Humility visited me
And it reminded me
That I may achieve it
Not by trying to shrink myself and make myself less
But by focusing on serving the world and uplifting those around me.

Kindness visited me.
And it reminded me
To be more gentle, forgiving and compassionate toward myself
And those surrounding me

Confidence visited me.
And it reminded me
To not conceal or suppress my gifts and talents
In order to make others feel more comfortable
But to embrace what makes me me

Focus visited me.
And it reminded me
That other people’s insecurities and judgements about me
Are not my problem
And I should redirect my attention
From others back to me

Freedom visited me.
And it reminded me
That no one has control over my mindset, thoughts and wellbeing
But me

And love visited me.
And it reminded me
That I need not search for it in others
As it lies within me.

Words by Tahlia Hunter

Artwork by Elaine Bayley Illustrations