In the desperate moments of darkness, between the joy of Lux and the sorrow, I wrote this affirmation. When I stuck by it, things went better; when I didn’t, I was lost. Nothing is perfect. The trip through anxiety is gruesome and grueling, but the key word is through. I was not about to give up with so much greatness in my life.

~Today I’m not going to make lists or look at lists I’ve already made. (This is not a list)

~Today I’m not going to try to explain why I’m not 110%, especially to myself who demands the most from me.

~Today I’m going to stop and acknowledge beauty when I see it. I will not run for the camera or Facebook, but just stop and look for myself in that moment only.

~Today I will cry when I need to.

~Today I will not feel guilty about what I might or might not have done.

~Today I will eat carefully, drink water, and take a walk. Or not.

~Today I will try to do just one thing at a time: single-tasking. I will not over-think.

~Today I will not worry about tomorrow.