Pursuing an escapist mode of living where we chase the false pretense of constant enjoyment will only further drive us into a state of distress.

Greet today with a smile, and a bigger smile yet tomorrow.

Often, the most substantial opportunities of our lives will blindside us.

Upon incurring the wrath of our own mistakes, we may barrage ourselves with a flurry of unnecessary self-downing behaviors.

Neither good periods of life nor bad periods of life are bound to last forever.

Delving head-first into acceptance of changes mandates an embrace of the temporality of all things.

We must commit to change; we must commit to the daily challenge of bettering ourselves no matter the obstacles.

Now, get out there and start reframing your perspective – one step at a time.

This life exists as a competition with oneself - no one else.