today's song. 🎶🐦 one of the biggest things the universe has been teaching me right now is what it means to truly have faith. when your whole life has been without a foundation to stand on, when it's been filled with uncertainty and instability while just trying to survive, when it feels like almost every time you've trusted to open up and hold on you end up having that ripped away, it's hard to fully find the strength to believe things will ever really be ok. there's an inner bracing of the self; rather than being at true peace in the moment to enjoy what is precious, in those darkest corners of the mind, there's a constant little echoing of "one day this will be gone too". i think that's why it's been so important for me to pass on the message of cherishing things as best as you can. i don't want anyone else feeling like life is slipping by without truly living it. after the heart issues really became such a constant presence, it's been forcing me to confront all of that. how much of my life has been slipping by while surviving rather than really living. it's why i've been opening up more and more; it's why i promised i'd listen to my heart when and where it's being called. opening up and being vulnerable is one of the bravest things a person can do, especially when so much has tried to prove otherwise. speaking up, believing in yourself, taking leaps of faith when you know deep down it's the right path, even when you're scared, takes so much courage. it's really hard. but the alternative, to merely exist rather than live the precious time you have? isn't that the greatest loss? so i'm using this post to set an intention. if you feel called to, this is a welcoming to do so as well. "i honour the journey that has led me to this moment. i honour the scars and the fragile places and respect the me who faced so much pain. i view myself with dignity, knowing that my path isn't easy; the future will bring difficulties and pain, just as it will bring healing and joy with time. i treat myself with the loving care of a true friend, and when i am able, i pass the love and light forward into the world. today i choose faith. in myself, in those i love, in the universe guiding me to the place i need to be in the time that is right. i take action towards my hopes and dreams and nurture patience in the cultivation of that garden. it will bloom freely as it is meant to be. i may not be ok right now, there might be a lot to fear, it might feel like i'm stuck without knowing if i'll ever move past this. but one day i will be. with loving intention and kindness, i make this promise." thank you and i wish you warmth, love, and light always on your own journey. take care. 💚 -ari #ateez #에이티즈 #hongjoong #홍중 #seonghwa #성화 #yunho #윤호 #yeosang #여상 #san #산 #mingi #민기 #wooyoung #우영 #jongho #종호 #atiny #birdsongs #larknotes