There is a difference between self-talk that is aspirational and self-talk that is delusional. The difference is not in the words. The difference lies in practice.

I’m now in that stage of my life where I’m becoming more and more aware that it’s now towards the end. It’s lovely being on the open sea, but I’m becoming aware that there’s land ahead. There’s an end to the journey.

People worry they will die of boredom or fear if they are alone by themselves for any length of time. Other people have become so distraction-addicted that they would consider sitting alone by themselves like being in a sensory deprivation tank.

It might be hard now. It might hurt now. It might be uncomfortable now. But when you’re eventually standing upon an existence that aligns with who you are and what you want, you’ll see how necessary at all was.

What you do is overcome. That is who you are. You’ve done it for you. You’ve done it for the ones you love, and in some cases the ones who didn’t even understand but you kept going.

Seneca wrote that “only the prize fighter who has been bloodied and bruised in training and previous matches, can go into the ring confident of his chances of winning”.

“The greatest mistake physicians make is that they attempt to cure the body without attempting to cure the mind; yet the mind and body are one and should not be treated separately.”

We live in a world that often values positivity and happiness above all else, it can be difficult to embrace our negative emotions. However, by doing so, we can gain a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around us.

Remember that rekindling love, after such a long time apart, won’t be easy. It may take time to fully heal and rebuild. But with patience, understanding, and a willingness to put in the effort, it is possible to reignite the love and passion that once existed between you.

Because the truth is every morning, when you wake up, you are living minutes you will never get back. You are breathing air you will never take in again. It is your one opportunity to embrace this gift. And every second sees a little of it slip away.