INSTRUCTIONS FOR A BAD DAY (with video)

"Instructions For a Bad Day" 
 by Shane Koyczan.

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Here is the poem:
"There will be bad days.

Be calm.
Loosen your grip, opening each palm slowly now.
Let go.

Be confident.
Know that now is only a moment, and that if today is as bad as it gets, understand that by tomorrow, today will have ended.

Be gracious.
Accept each extended hand offered, to pull you back from the somewhere you cannot escape.

Be diligent.
Scrape the gray sky clean.
Realize every dark cloud is a smoke screen meant to blind us from the truth, and the truth is whether we see them or not - the sun and moon are still there and always there is light.

Be forthright.
Despite your instinct to say "it's alright, I'm okay" - be honest.
Say how you feel without fear or guilt, without remorse or complexity.

Be lucid in your explanation, be sterling in your oppose.
If you think for one second no one knows what you've been going through; be accepting of the fact that you are wrong, that the long drawn and heavy breaths of despair have at times been felt by everyone - that pain is part of the human condition and that alone makes you a legion.
We hungry underdogs, we risers with dawn, we dissmisser's of odds, we blesser's of on -- we will station ourselves to the calm.
We will hold ourselves to the steady, be ready player one.
Life is going to come at you armed with hard times and tough choices, your voice is your weapon, your thoughts ammunition -- there are no free extra men, be aware that as the instant now passes, it exists now as then.
So be a mirror reflecting yourself back, and remembering the times when you thought all of this was too hard and you'd never make it through.
Remember the times you could have pressed quit -- but you hit continue.

Be forgiving.
Living with the burden of anger, is not living.
Giving your focus to wrath will leave your entire self absent of what you need.
Love and hate are beasts and the one that grows is the one you feed.

Be persistent.
Be the weed growing through the cracks in the cement, beautiful - because it doesn't know it's not supposed to grow there.

Be resolute.
Declare what you accept as true in a way that envisions the resolve with which you accept it.
If you are having a good day, be considerate.
A simple smile could be the first-aid kit that someone has been looking for.
If you believe with absolute honesty that you are doing everything you can - do more.
There will be bad days, Times when the world weighs on you for so long it leaves you looking for an easy way out.
There will be moments when the drought of joy seems unending.
Instances spent pretending that everything is alright when it clearly is not, check your blind spot.
See that love is still there, be patient.
Every nightmare has a beginning, but every bad day has an end.
Ignore what others have called you. I am calling you friend.
Make us comprehend the urgency of your crisis.
Silence left to its own devices, breed's silence.
So speak and be heard.
 One word after the next, express yourself and put your life in the context -- if you find that no one is listening, be loud.
Make noise.
Stand in poise and be open.
Hope in these situations is not enough and you will need someone to lean on.
In the unlikely event that you have no one, look again.
Everyone is blessed with the ability to listen.
The deaf will hear you with their eyes.
The blind will see you with their hands.
Let your heart fill their news-stands, Let them read all about it.
Admit to the bad days, the impossible nights.
Listen to the insights of those who have been there, but come back. They will tell you; you can stack misery, you can pack disappear you can even wear your sorrow -- but come tomorrow you must change your clothes.
Everyone knows pain.
We are not meant to carry it forever.
We were never meant to hold it so closely, so be certain in the belief that what pain belongs to now will belong soon to then.
That when someone asks you how was your day, realize that for some of us -- it's the only way we know how to say, be calm.
Loosen your grip, opening each palm, slowly now -- let go."

LIFE CHANGER - TOP 37 THINGS DYING PPL SAY THEY REGRET

Here Are The Top 37 Things Dying People Say They Regret. Learn From It Before It’s Too Late.

Everyone goes through life experiencing enough mistakes and resulting damage that, by the time they are old enough, they have regrets. They say hindsight is 20/20 and when you look back at your life you will know what moments you should have changed. However, we want to help you out. Forget hindsight. We’ve compiled a list of the 37 things you must not do or else you will definitely regret them at the end of your life. Just read through these and trust us. It’ll be worth it.

1.) Not traveling when you had the chance. Traveling gets harder as you get older, as more people depend on your presence, day-to-day and it ends up becoming more expensive to bring more people with you.

2.) Not learning another language. You probably took years of another language in high school. You should put it to good use.

3.) Staying in a bad relationship. It may feel hard to get out of a bad relationship, but it’s not worse than staying in it and wasting everyone’s time.

4.) Forgoing sunscreen. It may not seem like much, but sun damage adds up over the years, causing wrinkles and discoloration.

5.) Missing the chance to see your favorite musicians. You never truly know when your favorite band might break up, so seize the day.

6.) Being afraid to do things. Fear can paralyze us, but we can’t let it.

7.) Failing to make physical fitness a priority. As you get older you’ll realize how important it is to take care of your body.

8.) Letting yourself be defined by gender roles. Define yourself, don’t let society do it.

9.) Not quitting a terrible job. You may need to pay rent or provide for a family, but you can’t force yourself to be miserable every day.

10.) Not trying harder in school. Grades are important, but what’s more important is learning how to apply yourself and be dedicated.

11.) Not realizing how beautiful you are. There are many definitions of beauty and you shouldn’t think you’re unworthy of someone’s attention.

12.) Being afraid to say “I love you.” Loving another person is a precious gift, even if that same love wasn’t returned.

13.) Not listening to your parents’ advice. They have a lot more experience than you’ll want to give them credit for.

14.) Spending your youth being self-absorbed. There is more to the world than just you and eventually you’ll realize that.

15.) Caring too much about what other people think. When you’re older, you’ll realize that the opinions of others don’t factor into your true happiness.

16.) Supporting the dreams of others over your own. Being nice is one thing, but sacrificing your happiness isn’t worth it.

17.) Not moving fast enough. Don’t hesitate to make decisions, you’ll end up regretting wasting time.

18.) Holding grudges, especially against those you love. Choose to let go of your pain, instead of dwelling on it.

19.) Not standing up for yourself. Just because others may disagree with you, it doesn’t mean you have to abandon your principals.

20.) Not volunteering enough. There are countless reasons to help other people, especially when they are needy.

21.) Neglecting your teeth. Flossing and brushing may seem annoying, but it’s much better to take care of your teeth while you’re young instead of losing them later.

22.) Missing the chance to talk to your grandparents before they die. They hold a lot of knowledge and they will only be around for a little while.

23.) Working too much. You’re going to miss the good parts of life, or be too stressed to enjoy them, if you do.

24.) Not learning how to cook one good meal. It’ll add to your family and friend get togethers more than you can ever imagine.

25.) Not stopping to appreciate the moment. Quit texting or taking pictures and realize what you are doing when you are doing it.

26.) Failing to finish what you start. Every day is an opportunity that shouldn’t be squandered.

27.) Never mastering one awesome party trick. This seems silly, but just think of how many amazing memories you can create.

28.) Letting yourself be defined by cultural expectations. If your family or country thinks you should do something for a career, you’re not forced to. Never.

29.) Refusing to let friendships run their course. Sometimes people drift apart. Forcing that connection could do more damage than good.

30.) Not playing with your children enough. Kids are joyful and innocent. You should be choosing to fill your life with this joy, not avoiding it.

31.) Never taking a big risk (especially in love). Taking a bigger risk can pay off more than taking a smaller one.

32.) Not taking the time to develop contacts and network. It may seem like schmoozing, but it’ll help your career in the long run.

33.) Worrying too much. Worrying, especially about things that haven’t happened yet, is useless.

34.) Getting caught up in needless drama. Drama can be addictive, but there is no point. Don’t get off on how bad your day is.

35.) Not spending enough time with loved ones. We are all on this earth for a limited amount of time, don’t take that for granted.

36.) Never performing in front of others. This may not be your true calling, but trying it at least once is an important life experience.

37.) Not being grateful sooner. Learn to say thanks and learn to mean it. So many parts of your life will improve if you do.

It’s never too late to change your life, so start by avoiding these things.

You won’t regret it. (See what I did there?) Share this article with your friends so they can have the same advice.