My Note

Breathe...

Cease your worrying and cast aside any notion you have that this life is over yet.

This is but a chapter in your story, and even if it is filled with darkness and misery right now, there is so much more to write.

Be grateful for what you have had before, what you have now, and all that you have to look forward to.

Take your time, truly listen to yourself, and remember that you alone are your greatest priority; for without you, nothing that you care for truly matters.

Background: I wrote this for myself during my darkest hour, when all I wanted to do was leave this world behind. I’ve referred to it occasionally to keep me above water when times have gotten difficult since, and it’s always helped at least a little bit.

Maybe one of you out there needs this reminder too.