Tonight, as the night stars shine,
As I drown out the echoes from work,
The night appeared still, and knowing.
The silence... thought provoking.
I took this time alone at home...
To reflect on my life,
where I was a year ago,
and how far I have come since.
I learn that my past have made me strong.
I learn that everything happens for a reason.
I learn that from the bad, there is always something good.
That despite my weaknesses, I still have strength within,
That despite all my wrongs, I have done something right.
That despite all the darkness, I found a glimmer of light.
But most importantly,
I learnt the gift of giving...
Not only to others, but also to myself.
The gift of forgiveness.
Tonight, I told myself,
"It really doesn't matter if the person who hurt you deserves to be forgiven.
Forgiveness is a gift you give yourself."
And just like that,
I found peace within me...
Knowing that I still have so much to give.
