how to fix a chip in your glitter

I'm usually full of sparkle, at least I think I am

but occasionally

a little fleck falls to the floor and leaves an empty space

and I think I've discovered what to do when that happens

it involves:

an open mind

a willingness to become someone else for a little while

a sense of bravery

a "fuck it" attitude

total and utter honesty, no holds barred

not over thinking it

not over involving yourself

knowing you can walk away at any point

laughing

being frisky

laughing at how frisky you can be

swelling up with pride

feeling the ecstasy of freedom

rolling around in your own raw confidence

asking for what you need

DEMANDING what you want

saying what you like

being clear about what you don't

being passionate for yourself, not for anyone else

removing your heart from your body for good reason

and then putting it back on your own terms

sitting with your power

melting with your boldness

calling the shots

tasting all your success

congratulating yourself for taking healthy risks

and then

painting your fingers with brighter, shinier glitter

while doing a victory dance

in your soul