The mirror.

Every day is about the constant pursuit of being a better me.

I am the only person who knows me, who knows my body. I am the only person who knows my standards and my strengths, and I am the only person who can identify the next level and pulverize it. 

  I can feel my body get stronger; every morning that my muscles are sore, I know I have done something right. I can feel my heart rate steady itself ever more efficiently the more I run, I can power myself up a hill faster this week than I could last.  And every time I climb higher I see the universe get bigger, feel the world shrink.

 I will only ever have one body and I promise to use it until it runs out. I will dance everyday, learn how to accurately portray the music to which I have dedicated my life through my body and my voice. I will use my knowledge of our uniquely human art of language to say something new every day. 

Yesterday's standards for the quality and execution of my own person are not enough for what I can do today.  

I recognize the inherent silliness and worthlessness in complaining, though it can be fun anyway.

Every moment that has transgressed up until now matters, and together play a vital role in the moments to come.

I will not make excuses.

I am in control of my happiness. My smile will never hurt, it will only spread.

I am here to be the best at me because nobody else ever will.