Life’s not always sunshine and butterflies. Sometimes you’ve got to deal with spiders in the snow. It’s not about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning to dance in the rain. Life’s not about what other people can do to make you happy. It’s about what you can do for your friends. Life’s not about waiting for something to fall into place. It’s about making it happen. Life isn’t about shying away from the battle. It’s about finding the courage to fight when you know you may lose. Life’s not like being in a play. You can’t always go backstage, change your costume, and come back as a different person. Life’s not about worrying about problems in the future. It’s about enjoying where you are now. Life’s not about perfection. It’s about looking beyond the imperfections. Life’s not about wanting more. It’s about thanking God for what you have. Life’s not about fearing failure. It’s about taking a chance at success.

No matter how many times these things are told to me, I can’t seem to remember them.