I am learning to be more grateful for the things I have. I have a loving family, loyal and genuine friends, good health, and beautiful memories with loved ones I lost. Past and present failures made me feel frustrated, hurt, and pessimistic for a little while, but I chose to pick myself up and never take anything for granted. Because, in a blink, we can lose everything. But we can also find everything within ourselves by choosing to be good and kind to ourselves and to people.

Thank you for this beautiful article, Carmellita. It speaks to me very deeply. Sending you lots of Love💗🙏