You may not own your own home yet.

Your car, if you have one, may need more repairs than it’s actual worth.

Finances may be shakey because of a mix of life and lacking discipline.

Friendships and family ties are redefined for better or worse.

Your job (search) is giving you an unbelievable level of anxiety.

And romance, if desired, is either worth the wait, on the rocks, or a “four-letter-word.”

These are just a few things that we can all relate to, in a world where division is desired, and apathy appears more celebrated than compassion.

Yes, these things take time, self-control, trust in pure hearts and boundaries, more time, and a bit of everything mentioned here for all the the above to work out for the best.

None of us are alone on our battles. Even if we feel like it, practice looking in the mirror for a few seconds, and tell yourself “I love you.”

And it’s okay if you can’t right now. Someone will remind you in a way you won’t see coming.

Even if it’s as a small text saying “hi,” a fun video shared, or even a few dollars for comfort food, love is always close by.

The more you remind yourself of that, and allow others to remind you, the better things can become.

It’s worked and working for me, and I know they will for you, too.

D.F.