I want to be seen, heard, acknowledged and loved for who I truly am.
I want to do something to make my existence mean something and not just use the excuse that simply being alive is enough.
I want to run through the pouring rain without the fear of getting soaked.
I want to see everyone I love accomplish their wildest dreams.
I want to see the world beyond my own backyard.
I want to stop tying my sense of self-worth to validation from others.
I want to expose myself to heavy things and extraordinary things because those are the only two things I know how to write about.
I want to replace jealousy with gratitude and anger with compassion.
I want to read books and watch movies and eat potato chips whenever I feel like it.
I want to stop feeling inadequate just because I haven't achieved as much as the person sitting next to me.
I want to trust my path, even when it's dark, treacherous, or leads to a dead end.
I want to stop feeling invisible and treating others like they're invisible.
I want to go on the Internet without seeing comments full of rage and hatred.
I want to witness equality for everyone on the face of the planet once and for all.
I want to treat my emotional well-being like the sacred and fragile thing that it is.
I want to prove someone wrong when they tell me I can't or won't do something.
I want to deem myself worthy of the love and kindness I receive through this blog and in real life.
I want to fall madly in love with as many things as possible.
I want to value and encourage the creativity and underrated art in myself and others.
I want to find a way back to myself every time I get lost or lose sight of the beauty and privilege of having a beating heart in my chest.
What do you want?
<3 Madison
