Now is all there ever is.

Sure, we've got words to describe the sequence of events.

We label preceding events "the past" and those to come "the future."

The past, however, was "now" when we experienced it.

Similarly, the future will be "now" when it comes.

Live here and now.

You've got this.

We aren't always able to deliver our best selves.

There will be times when we fall short, disappoint, or fail.

All you can do some days is show up.

If that's all you've got, that's all you've got.

Give it, then move on.

You did what you could.

What else could you have done?

You've got this.

You will experience setbacks.

This may make you want to quit.

That's totally understandable.

It's frustrating when we move backward.

However, giving up won't get you moving forward again.

Identify what set you back and why it happened.

Determine what you can do differently.

You've got this.

Who cares whether the cup is half full or half empty?

You've got a cup and some water.

That's something to be stoked about.

The water you have is the water you have.

If you need more, seek it out.

Otherwise, take a sip and get on with your life.

Stop worrying about the cup.

You've got this.

Whatever "we" are, we spend most of existence as stardust and light.

The current experience, this moment, is a blip in time.

Make the most of this blip, whatever that means to you, if you'd like.

Understand, though, it's one of infinite blips.

Take some pressure off yourself.

You've got this.

The value of your effort isn't dependent on others' recognition.

This isn't to say input from those around you isn't helpful.

It's only to say that the work you do is worth more than the credit you get.

Put in the work because you see it as worthy.

Others won't always see it.

You've got this.

You're going to make mistakes.

You could worry incessantly about this fact of life.

What does that accomplish, though?

When things don't go as planned, respond accordingly.

Fix what you can fix and let go of what you can't.

Learn from the experience.

Move on with your life.

You've got this.

Many of us bury difficult emotions.

When we do this, they often only fester to later explode.

Understand that they're integral to this human experience.

Reflect on why you might be feeling them.

Consider how you might prevent them in the future.

Use those difficult emotions.

You've got this.

Many of us struggle to show kindness, even if we see its value.

We might find rudeness, condescension, or aggression easier.

This is often driven by insecurity and self-loathing.

That is, we're not kind to others because we're not kind to ourselves.

Be kind to yourself first.

You've got this.

Defense, intervention, and justice all have their roles.

Revenge, though, is rarely productive.

Does revenge ever undo any pain you've experienced?

It usually only perpetuates the cycle of harm.

What if instead you forgave and let it go?

The best revenge is often no revenge.

You've got this.