What I like About Myself

a 250 word prompt

I like that I feel.

That I’ve grown.

That I’m not who I used to be.

I like that I take risks.

That I climb.

That I fly.

I like that I love.

That I care.

That I’m kind.

I like that I write.

That I listen.

That I share.

I like that I’m known.

That I’m loved.

That I’m cared for.

I like that I dream.

That I hope.

That I wonder.

I like that I have flaws.

That I’m not perfect.

That that’s ok.

I like that I work in the NBA.

That I chased a dream.

That it came true.

I like that I keep saying that.

Even though they tell you not to.

Because I want to.

I like that I’ve traveled the world.

That I’ve been to Tibet.

That I’ve swam with jellyfish.

I like that I have unending hope.

Even when times are sad.

Even against all hope.

I like that I bought a new house.

I close in a couple of weeks.

Wish me luck.

I like the sweet comments people have left on my articles.

I screenshot them.

I keep them, they encourage me.

I like how many people I’ve met on Medium.

That Gurpreet Dhariwal encouraged me to write this.

And that I will encourage you to share as well.

I like that you finished reading this.

That you care about me and other writers.

That I care about you too.