☀️ The Daily Boost #846

Decide to know you're blessed

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KINDER
Alexandra Autuori

I've decided to be happy
I've decided to be glad
I've decided to be grateful
For all I ever had

I've decided to let go
Of all this pain tonight
I've decided to let go
Of all these demons inside

I know
I am blessed
I know
All I ever wanted was this

I know
I don't need more
I've got
What I came for

I've decided to be open
To that little voice inside
Telling me I'm beautiful
Its ok to be alive

I've decided to be kinder
To myself when I feel sad
I've decided to be grateful
For all I ever had

I know
I am blessed
I know
All I ever wanted was this

I know
I don't need more
I've got
What I came for

(My thanks to the songwriter and Copper Wimmin.)

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