Be Humbled, a little different than what Kendrick Lamar raps, is just my reminding myself how easy it is to get a little nutty. That is, especially when it feels like the world as you know it has become a vice-grip that’s closing tighter and tighter around you with each passing day.

The point is, be humbled by your stress, let it out, and persevere. It’s in our nature to do so. 

Below is part of my freak out I was laughing about with my wife followed by all I have to be thankful for:

We’re surrounded by everything we own.

There’s shit everywhere (since we’re moving June 14th)!

I have to cut, clean, and pound out the chicken.

And do the dishes, so I can shave in the kitchen sink

Without a mirror

Because our bathtub is clogged and backs up when you use the bathroom sink,

Which had leaked for a month and he just fixed and

Ahhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!

I’m so stressed [that] I don’t even know where to begin. I don’t even know where to begin.

Just going to have ANOTHER cigarette –  always an excuse not to quit.

Sigh.

Now, for everything I’m Thankful for:

My wife

My family

My friends

Those who have always supported me along the way

My health

Our country, even in social strife

My students

Even some of their parents

The food I make every day

My employment

Most importantly, I’m thankful for waking up today,

For without that, none of the above would matter.

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