It’ll Be Alright (#298)

Adversity can be suffocating. It can isolate you and make you question everything. The walls close in, you feel trapped in this moment and there doesn’t seem to be any way out…

I’m here to remind you to hold on to hope. To be patient with your process and to tell you that you’re strong enough to get through this. Strong enough to find your way out. Remember to breathe and take it one day at a time. You’ll find your way.

It’ll Be Alright

11.08.18

Today I’m Grateful For…

1. A little bit of good luck
2. Watching the Celtics with my dad and brother
3. A clear night to see the stars
4. Tattoo stories
5. My process. My journey.
6. Crossing things off my to-do list
7. Being helpful
8. Shared laughter and fun stories
9. When my cat wakes me up after I hit snooze on my alarm
10. A new perspective
11. Perseverance and determination
12. Embracing change and offering support
13. Catching the sunrise
14. Summer camp and the warmth of the sun
15. The sound of birds outside my window
16. Clean water
17. A clean apartment
18. Exploring new places
19. Comfy pillows and warm blankets
20. Driving with the window down and the music up
21. Positive energy from others
22. Safe travels and good health
23. Late night ice cream
24. Time for hiking and photography
25. The present

As always, check out my first blog 25 Things I’m Grateful For (#1) to know why I’m writing this list and why I want you to start yours.

Featured image of my friend Lucas, one of the most inspiring people I know.

Author: Jake Ames

Grad student, feline father, twin brother, buffalo chicken enthusiast, and gratitude writer. Using this blog to hopefully inspire others on their journey. Love your process, whatever that looks like. View all posts by Jake Ames