Night at the Beach

People are always
Constantly trying to
Find their own
Purpose in life.

One of those purposes
Often ends up being
The need to be with
Somebody,
Somebody to love.

It is a notion
This is prevalent
In every aspect
Of our society.

Everybody reinforces the
Notion that in
Order for one
To achieve a
Well-fulfilled life,
One must find
That special someone.

And yes, I understand
That it is a
Need that is
Compelled to us
By the very fabrics
Of our DNA.

As a species,
We strive to push forward
And to reproduce so that
More of us can exist.

But the thing is is that
People confuse obtaining external love
With achieving true love.

Because let's be real,
If your whole pursuit of happiness
Is the pursuit of an external source
For love,
Then you have already lost its meaning.

How can you love somebody truly,
If you truly do not love yourself?

How can you be willing to accept one's love,
If you cannot accept yourself?

How can you spend
The rest of your life
With somebody,
If you are not accustomed
To living under your own skin?

I am here
To tell you to
Remember to love yourself.

Remember to give yourself time.

Remember that it is ok to be alone,
Because at the end of the day,
The person who's gonna
Be there for you is
Yourself.

Get comfortable with
Living in your own skin.

Take some time to
Thoroughly enjoy
A sunset,
A constellation,
A night at the Beach.

Because once you enjoy these things
All by yourself,
You'll then know what it means
To truly love someone
As you love yourself.