When you start to feel 
like things should have been better this year,
remember the mountains and valleys that got you here.
they are not accidents
and those moments weren't in vain.
you are not the same
you have grown and you are growing
you are breathing, you are living. 
you are wrapped in
endless
boundless
grace.
and things will get better.
there is more to you than yesterday. 

                                                - Morgan Harper Nichols