Just bring yourself; and be yourself

 When I invite you over, you always ask “what should I bring?”

And I always say “just bring yourself.” 

But what I really mean is...

Bring your woes and your worries. 

Let us talk them out if you want to.

Bring your sadness and your sorrows and 

let me hold you whilst you cry, if you need to.

Bring your heaviness and heartache and 

let me lighten your load a little if I’m able to.

Bring your achievements and accomplishments and 

let me celebrate your successes with you.

Bring your happiness and hope and

let me share your joy and listen to your dreams.

Bring your flaws and your failures and 

let me accept you regardless.

Yes, when I say “just bring yourself,” what I really mean 

is that I want you to feel so comfortably yourself with me that you can bring your smiles and frowns, laughter and tears, joy and grief, highs and lows.

So just bring yourself; your whole self.

And be yourself.

Because your whole self is welcome here.