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JAN 03, 2026
Like a rose
we need pruning
to be fully alive
the dead parts must fall off
what is forced is smothering
let it go
let it fall away
release
trust that it wasn’t meant for you
know that good and beautiful things are ahead
accept the hard
breathe
give it to God
accept the beautiful
dream again
try new things
dare to grow and learn something new
believe in you
even if no one else does
I do
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