More I witness my Life unfolding, more I become aware of a reality that I am still learning, as it seems, to take baby steps around 
That, Life is a matter of choice 
Every moment, every day presents choices to me 
While my mind defaults to the only way I have, for the longest time until now, known to cope – Brace for Impact! 
You never know when the next blow is going to come or from where. Hence, be prepared to deal with the Threat! 
Yet, Today, I have a choice. And the choice is to lean into Faith or Fear 
Faith that I can deal with this moment, the best way I can, and it’s going to be fine 
It’s going to be good enough 
The earliest moments of dawn…when sleep releases me from its cloak of comfort and I wake up to the reality that greets me for the day. And I remember to choose calm before memory of the day’s to-do-lists and tasks threaten to overwhelm and swallow me up  
Moments when a new challenge comes my way…I instantly panic and feel as if once again I’m thrown into the jaws of something dreadful and sinister. And I remember to choose faith. The first step would be to breathe easy and connect with that anchor of faith within myself. That I shall find way my through this. And the clouds do part, revealing slowly the path I can take 
Moments when I feel all alone…waves of sadness and pain threaten to drown me. And I remember to choose loved ones. Reminding myself that I have people in my life who care for me and love me. Yes, the path gets lonely and dark but I have enough resources today, within myself, to keep me on track and the company of loved ones in my heart  
Moments when there’s abuse or violation as part of the narrative of the day…And as I raise my voice and stand up for what I believe is the right thing to do, I remember to choose trust. To trust my instincts stemming from that wellspring of resolve within me to stay afloat. To keep going forward 
Moments when my body and mind feel fatigued by the grind…And as I allow myself to rest a while until I can function again, I remember to choose gratitude. I remember my journey and why this all started. Tears of gratitude well up reminding me of lessons learnt and the kindness of strangers and my spirit is lifted again. All is well and I am good to go 
Every moment, when the default is panic and fear, I now choose peace, faith and trust. Peace that I have found within myself. That I can return to, amidst the noise and chaos. Faith that Life’s experiences have instilled me. That the going might get tough but I shall find a way through. Trust in the process we call Life. In the learning that every moment has potential for, to light the way forward 
And I have to make choices every single moment.  
Every single breath.  
Every single time. 
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