One of my favorite quotes to come out of my novel. This signifies that we are all special. We all in some way has had an impact in someone’s life for the better.

A great friend of mine, who often suffered with major depression due to the almost unbearable series of events in their life, was on the brink of self destruction. There was even a point where I was asked to help end it all.

It was not an easy road but now this person is thriving and has found happiness. I usually ask this person to share their story because it is one that is sure to help and inspire others. This person managed to keep fighting while holding on by that last sliver of fiber attached to a rope ready to break at any moment.

I find that when I am in a mood, this person has been a beacon of hope in my life and a constant reminder that no matter how hard things may seem, keep fighting.

Even when everything you hold dear come crashing down, and the weight of it all makes is impossible to catch a breath, Keep inhaling.

Even when the light inside of you that once burned as bright as the sun, fade to that of the furthest star barely visible with the most powerful telescope, keep shining.

We all have various degrees of good and bad times. All to often it’s easy to give in to the feelings of despair when we feel the weight of our circumstances.

My advice… Remember that others are feeling the same and you being able to overcome your struggles, may be a beacon of light to someone else who may be in a dark place themselves.