The best feeling in the world is gratitude. The worst feeling in the world is hopelessness.

At times like these (in context of the COVID-19 pandemic, most of the world is under quarantine),  we are in the frustrating phase of liminality. Both thankful for what we have, and fearful for what we have to lose.

I, for one, am grateful to have a house over my head, a family who keeps me company (despite how ridiculous they can be); I am also thankful for the wonderful friends who are always there to send a warm hug or a hard slap my I need it the most (despite how ridiculous I can be). I am thankful for I am given a chance to write and to read. While there are numerous other little things one can be grateful for, I'll let you keep those few to yourself. Take a moment to remember what or who makes the turmoils of life less difficult.

I hope that little exercise made you smile today. 😊