I've been a victim. I am a victor. The course of my life is determined by who I choose to be each day. I do not let the circumstances of the present or past dictate my future or how I feel about myself. I choose to believe in what is beautiful. I choose to believe the best of the world and those I meet. Greatness comes from seemingly small consistent daily actions. Happiness is a sacred strength of spirit. It requires both a sword and a shield. Happiness is gained through what we give to this world without expectation of return. Happiness is protected by protecting ourselves from those who would destroy it, destroy us, or deny us our power to have it; we must cut them from our lives. We must shield our happiness by focusing on those who do good to us and others. Gratitude sustains internal joy. Entitlement destroys all that is good. Expectations of others are daggers we stab into our hearts. Unconditional acceptance of ourselves in every moment heals...
Do your best, take it day by day.