To ask for your empowering quotes?

[ItsABeautifulDayNow]

It's been a really rough few months. Really, really rough. I am trying to stay as positive as possible in the face of ongoing health battles.

I am trying really hard. Some days, like today, I feel pretty helpless. And as to people who know me I am famously a tough little cookie, I also feel guilty when I'm appearing brave but actually fucking terrified.

I have more MRI scans and similar bits this week on Thursday and want to approach them feeling kickass.

To stop me starting the week in this negative mood, I thought I would ask you wise mnetters (you've helped this poster a lot over the years) for a quote / comment / poem / anything you or a loved one say that's helped you feel empowered or strong or brave or similar at some point in your life.

I'd love to check in on the thread if I'm low tomorrow and see some inspiring words to keep me strong.

Thanks to anyone who has a minute to spare to share it would mean a lot to me

These may not be appropriate for your situation but they help me a lot:
Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
Happiness isn't about waiting for the sunshine - it's about learning how to dance in the rain.
Nolite te bastardes carborundorum, bitches.
Fuck That Shit.

I hope things get better for you soon.

It is okay to feel scared. Feel the fear and then kick it up the bum. Tell it to feck off if you like.

Best wishes my dear.

'this too shall pass' - everything is temporary op, no matter how scary the unknown seems. I remember this in the good times too. I had this quote on a post it note in my mirror during a very traumatic time and it helped me get through each day. life was manageable as I focused on getting through the next hour.

hope you are ok x

These are lovely thank you so much - post its on the mirror are a good idea, I can concentrate on them instead of the fact I look poorly! Really appreciate you taking the time to share

When I need reminding to take life one step at a time to avoid feeling overwhelmed:
"Take short views of human life – not further than dinner or tea."

And sometimes, just "Keep buggering on."

Wishing you the very best of luck. You will get through this.