Both of Me

I have been selfless and I have been selfish.

I have been careful and I have been careless.

I have been a lover and I have been a hater.

I have been happy and I have been sad.

I have been truthful and I have been dishonest.

I have been a faithful and I have been a cheater.

I have been abundant and I have been lacking.

I have been strong and I have been weak.

I have been the hero and I have been the victim.

I have been productive and I have been lazy.

I have done good and I have done bad.

I have been a friend and I have been a foe.

I have been generous and I have been stingy.

I have been encouraging and I have been spiteful.

I have been helpful and I have been harmful.

I have caused joy and I have caused pain.

I have been wise and I have been a fool.

I have been beauty and I have been ugly.

I have been growing and I have been dying.

I have been real and I have been fake.

I have been strong and I have been weak.

There are two sides of me, just as there are two sides of you. Recognize and admit that at times we were someone we are truly not. Neither good nor bad should we define our past, instead accept and correct with each step forward. Don't listen to the whispered lies of others for they know not of the paths you've been made to journey down. Choices are always ours to make and self truths ours to behold. Focus on love and move forward with grace. You will soon start to feel your souls flame burning and shining from within.