Thriving. That's fighting... Surviving is barely getting by.
You've got to listen to the universe, to life, to God, whatever you want to call it. Because its going to speak to you.
I am doing the best I can given what I have today.
It's important to stay true to yourself. You have to know your weaknesses and recruit support when and where you need it.
No one ever died from an open mind.
Don't shut down your emotions. Embrace them. Your emotions are your internal compass telling you whether or not you are on track. Use them to help cultivate your passions or motivate you to change situations and circumstances that hold you back from achieving your goals.