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"w o m e n a r e l i k e t e a b a g s.
y o u d o n ' t k n o w h o w s t r o n g t h e y a r e
u n t i l y o u p u t t h e m i n h o t w a t e r."
~ e l e a n o r r o o s e v e l t
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There's something beautiful about a warm cup of tea between your hands.
It feels so foreign to drink it inside a modern home instead of outside where it originated. But the thing I love most about tea is that it warms the soul. It hits deep inside unlike any other drink. It's soothing and rich in so many comforting ways.

But so is truth.

Peace in my mind,
Warmth in my body.
Even though we always want what our heart wants, our mind can win.
And that is where the war ends.

I'm winning the war. I am the only soldier.

But that's where the truth comes in. When we are honest with ourselves, we find ourselves satisfied and comforted in ways we never thought possible. My heart is in pain right now for many reasons, but my mind is jumping for joy. How confusing and torturous this is, but I'm satisfied with my choices. Only because I know it was right.

Defy the heart.

Lead it before it leads you.

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A / N:
Tag a friend who needs some motivation.
Comment one thing you are proud of doing this week.
I am proud of staying strong and confident!