The Daily Boost #698

Believe in your magic

YOUR MAGIC
Shaina Taub

Tell me who you're trying so hard to impress
Tell me who you're so scared to let down
Tell me why you care so much what they think of you now
What happened to the kid in the school play
Taught to blend in but singing out loud anyway?
You never used to be afraid of what they say

What changed?
What changed?

Tell me when did you stop trusting yourself
When did you start to doubt your worth?
Remember how good it feels to believe in your magic
Tell me when did you stop trusting yourself
When did you hang your head in shame?
Remember how much you loved to believe in your magic . . .

Tell me why you criticize your every move
When you could be taking up more space
Think of all the time you waste
Getting on your own case
What happened to the kid in the school play
Taught to blend in but singing out loud anyway?
Have you forgotten she is still in you today?

Okay
Okay

Tell me when did you stop trusting yourself
When did you start to doubt your worth?
Remember how good it feels to believe in your magic
Tell me when did you stop trusting yourself
Who do you help by holding back?
Remember how much you loved to believe in your magic . . .

What if who you are so far is enough?
What do you forgive yourself for messing with?
What if with all of your powers combined
You could see just how capable you can be?

So tell me

What if you never stopped trusting yourself?
What if you always know your worth>
Remember how good it feels to believe in your magic
What if you could accept yourself again?
What if you hold your head up high?
Remember we all want you to believe in your magic . . .

(My thanks to Shaina Taub.)

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