How To Survive Life's Disasters

To survive

all of life's disasters,

ask yourself,

"Will this matter in a year?"

Through break ups,

layoffs,

even regrettable fashion choices,

just keep moving forward.

If you move backwards,

you're much more likely

to trip over things.

Believe in yourself,

know there is something inside you

greater than all of life's obstacles.

I have a giant gobstopper in my stomach.

If you fill your head

with worries and negativity,

there won't be room for anything else,

like unicorns

singing karaoke

and farting rainbows.

You're only human,

you don't have to have it together

every minute

of every day,

unless you're a cyborg.

Everybody walks into walls

once in a while.

Never lose sight of the fact

that being alive is fun,

like spinning around

until you fall over.

I choose to be filled with joy,

and bologna,

choose to wear crazy print pants,

and practice my silly walk

in public.

Tomorrow is a new day,

begin it with a spirit

that is too high

to be encumbered

with old nonsense.