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May the sun shine its rays of joy on your face.

May you be warmed by them.

May the air be the freshest you have ever breathed.

May the wind always be at your back
giving you the tiniest bit of a push as you walk along your path in life.

May the rain pour down, washing away the dirt
so you are able to carry on with a clear heart and soul.

When your load is lightened, you walk easier and are more nimble
if you should fall.

For falling is a part of life.

It may scare you and make you uncertain about the next step.
But, if you stay on the ground
you will never be able to continue your journey.

With each fall comes the rise

So rise up! Because you are strong.
You may have taken a tumble,
but it is with that next step that you say

“I strive on, I will not let this stop me for I am determined and the only direction I want to be moving is forward.”

— Nicole Barden 3/5/2021

Originally published in Illumination on Medium