I watched this on a you tube channel

It doesn’t feel great,

normal life.

Most days, it doesn’t even

feel good.

Our bad beats though,

are temporary.

Our biggest failures,

are in perceiving poorly.

Each inhale is a victory.

Each exhale is proof.

We are not a sum of frustrations.

We are a celebration of accomplishments.

Each thought, each step, each laugh, each touch, each decision, all reaffirm our ability to positively shine in the world.

While we have a choice, we are capable of greatness.

Always make the choice.

Make the choice.

Never stop. Never sit. Never give up your power. Never stop choosing to believe in yourself.

Humbly yours,

J

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