late night love notes 11/16

Failure. We’re so quick to see it as something to avoid, a sign we’re not “enough.” But what if failure is exactly what you need to become everything you’re meant to be? When you hit that wall, stumble, or feel that sinking feeling of not meeting a goal, remember this: failure is not an ending; it’s an invitation to evolve.

Growth comes from our edges, those places we reach only when we stretch past what we think we can handle. It’s in failure that we find the courage to adapt, to shift, and to embrace a new version of ourselves. The raw, honest truth is that every so-called “mistake” or “shortcoming” is simply a marker of how hard you’re trying. It means you’re pushing boundaries, showing up, and daring to put yourself out there.

And yes, it’s okay to feel disappointed, to let yourself be frustrated when things don’t go as planned. But let that feeling wash over you, and then choose to see it for what it really is — a step forward. Because even in failure, you’re moving, growing, and building resilience. Each lesson builds your strength, each setback deepens your wisdom, and each attempt brings you closer to the person you’re meant to become.

Loving yourself through your failures isn’t easy, but it’s powerful. It’s a commitment to honor every stage of the journey, to value yourself even when you’re not “winning.” So let yourself fall, learn, and rise again. Celebrate every misstep, knowing it’s all part of becoming a bolder, braver you. Embrace it all — the wins, the losses, and the in-betweens. Because you’re not just getting by; you’re growing into something extraordinary.

With all my fucking heart
I love you guys

DEV