Each Breath Is a Gift

I've reached a point,

where I hear all the voices in my mind - 

and I can discern where they are coming from.

This isn't an easy task,

and I'm not on 24/7 -

however, I've tapped into an ability

to understand, observe, then react.

I share this because,

this wasn't always my story.

For years I felt condemned to misfortune,

bad luck, the short end of the stick…

but I accept all of it, because it was my journey.

What has changed is my perspective.

Had I not experienced bad,

I wouldn't know what good is.

Everyday is different,

but gratitude and appreciation deepens

as I understand...

each breath is a gift.