"Dare to Be
When a new day
begins, dare to
smile gratefully.
When there is
darkness, dare to
be the first to
shine a light.
When there is
injustice, dare to
be the first to
condemn it.
When something
seems difficult,
dare to do it
anyway.
When life seems
to beat you down,
dare to fight back.
When there seems
to be no hope, dare
to find some.
When you're
feeling tired, dare
to keep going.
When times are
tough, dare to be
tougher.
When love hurts
you, dare to love
again.
When someone is
hurting, dare to
help them heal.
When another is
lost, dare to help
them find the way.
When a friend falls,
dare to be the first
to extend a hand.
When you cross
paths with
another, dare to
make them smile.
When you feel
great, dare to help
someone else feel
great too.
When the day has
ended, dare to feel
as you've done
your best.
Dare to be the
best you can –
At all times, Dare
to be!"
~ Steve Maraboli