every day brings new things and old things. recycled routines and little surprises. but it is still only just a day. we pour our thoughts and our actions into each one, and it is these that determine how it all ends. there may not always be a silver lining in every situation, but there is still plenty to be grateful for. you are breathing. you are alive. that alone is more than so many in the world are promised. and life—however unappreciated it may be—is always a gift.

if you are experiencing a troubling period, remember that it is always darkest before a new dawn. so make the most of today. it is yours to shape into something beautiful. and be grateful for what you have, and don’t entertain thoughts of what you are without. we have been given on earth is limited; make all your seconds something worth remembering.