My heart goes out to all the people who were affected by the Boston Marathon bombing today. I hope you and all of your loved ones are safe. Events like these put our lives back into perspective. We get so caught up in the little, superficial things (e.g. I'm supposed to be doing homework right now, but this and you are much more important). Only at a crisis moment do we remember what truly matters in life, our loved ones. So I wanted to say how much I truly appreciate you and how grateful I am that you are in my life.
I just saw this beautiful video, Dove's "Real Beauty Sketches" that actually made me cry. There is so much capacity in the world for love and compassion (just look at this "I have a place to offer" form), and yet ironically we are still so critical of ourselves. It gives me hope that others can see the best in us even when we can't yet. We shouldn't be bashing ourselves but should love ourselves like we love others. Our beliefs shape our reality, so if we can change our own beliefs, then we can truly create a more loving, compassionate world.
I just wanted to let you know that you are all more beautiful than you think.
Love,
Karina
