Objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

I am learning to stand on my own and know who I am without needing external sources. I am learning to trust my friends even if they aren’t always showing their best side. I am learning not to doubt things and jump to conclusions quickly.

I’ve realized that my confidence tends to come from external inputs. As in, I feel good when I get compliments and praises, but those soon wear off. And I forget about the meaning behind those compliments, and begin to wonder whether they still hold true.

The same thing goes for my friendships…even the best of friends can shake me when they do something that causes me to doubt them. Even if it is just one little thing that happens to be a coincidence and is not supposed to be a reflection of our friendship.

So I am trying be stronger myself, without need of constant reassurance from others. And I am trying to believe in my friends more, even in times of quietness and doubt.

Power Lines - Canon EOS Rebel XTi with 35mm f/3.5 at 100 ISO