We've journeyed halfway around the sun

I not only smile inside and out, but am
happy
more comfortable with myself
and wanting to stand strong as a better person.

Are there expectations and fears tying things down?

The other day I tried to analyze a fragment of my behavior: I have a fear of dependency and looking weak. So I either cover things up or push them away.
Am I not always true to myself then?


Long ago I wondered, What could be learned from another..

And to the mind came
honesty
compassion
appreciation
integrity.