What I once was...but can still be

Today this is all I could think about - wanting to be bold and strong.

But somehow, that did not happen. I wish I were that same girl (which is me as a child)- hands on her hips, confident, and brave to face all of life's difficulties with a smile, knowing that this is part of our mortal experience on earth. I hope that I can smile more often (which, my siblings are amazing at) when sore trials come upon me.

I need to tell myself that
I am CONFIDENT
I am STRONG
I am BRAVE
I am TRUE
I am VALIANT