“Everyone fails at who they’re supposed to be. The measure of a person, a hero, is how well they succeed at who they are.”

~ Frigga (Thor’s mother) Avengers End Game

I have an image of who I am supposed to be. It’s largely based on who I used to be, what I used to be able to do. I fail every day, all day, at being the person I think I’m supposed to be.

It’s impossible to live up to that person, and yet I try every day, so I see failure every day.

When I take the time to look back at where I’ve been, I am able to see how much I’ve overcome.

Success is not about being well, it’s not about remembering to take my meds, it’s not about getting out of bed.

Success is simply not giving up. Success is simply continuing to fight.

And some days, success is simply existing.