Sow and plant the seeds you want in your life (planning for the future, waiting patiently for results)
Listen to yourself and let your true self blossom like a flower
Make peace with your circumstances, confront the dark parts of yourself and bring them to light (yes, yes, yes!)

Don’t compare yourself to others and try to be like them (I am so glad to read this one from you who I hope will continue to follow this wisdom!)
…Comparing yourself to others just makes you lose yourself and forget your talents (and you know that!)

…Appreciate your talents, look within and see your own inner star (stars, Shirley likes stars)
Let your star glow as you follow the path of your dreams (and more stars…)

Although life may be difficult at times and it seems that some people have the upper hand
Keep your focus on what you love, play hard with the cards you’re dealt with in life
Keep in your vision the life you want and see yourself in that reality

Instead of wasting energy fighting stress and a life you want to run away from, make peace with your surroundings; accept the life you have now

…Strong people don’t bring others down; they lift them up (beautifully said!)
…Don’t be afraid to free your soul and fly (freedom and flying, flying free, good image)
You could be counting stars
…So break the walls of society, of your limiting thoughts (non conformity to societal expectations, I like it)
…Just be yourself, it doesn’t matter if it’s good enough for someone else (repeating theme I also support)
…You are never too young, too old or too afraid to explore new horizons (excellent)
…To awaken that inner star within you that will be a sun that helps light the world
…Take your fears and turn them into hopes, take your obstacles and turn them into bridges, take your stress and let it go

Life is a miracle”

Beautiful, Shirley. I am speechless as so much has been said so very well in your poem. Thank you for this delight!