You are more than Beautiful

“i want to apologize to all the women i have called beautiful
before i’ve called them intelligent or brave
i am sorry i made it sound as though
something as simple as what you’re born with
is all you have to be proud of
when you have broken mountains with your wit
from now on i will say things like
you are resilient, or you are extraordinary
not because i don’t think you’re beautiful
but because i need you to know
you are more than that” -Rupi Kaur

The above quote will forever be one of my favorites.

It stirs within me this overwhelming sense of gratitude. In celebration of international women’s day, let me express my gratitude to all the women who inspire and support me.

I have always been drawn to strong women. Women that are brilliant, and kind; women who are equal parts grace and grit; women who look as effortlessly beautiful in wedding gowns and cocktail dresses as they do with dirty faces summiting a mountain peak.

I am so grateful for their friendship, wisdom, creativity and never ending resiliency. I am grateful when challenging moments in life fail to reveal their weaknesses, and instead prove their beauty.

Thank you Emily for dreaming with me, creating with me.

Thank you Haley for challenging me.

Thank you Anna for including me.

Thank you Emily for listening to me.

Thank you Maddie for laughing with me.

Thank you Kendall for adventuring with me.

Thank you Kristen for encouraging me.

Thank you Hannah for dancing with me.

Thank you Emily for playing with me.

Thank you Toni for snuggling with me.