You have written about struggles we all go through in life and many of us are very familiar with the constant conflict that rages within us @andysantics Encouragement is one of the best gifts we can give to others. But why is it so difficult to give it for ourselves? If others are worthy of encouragement, then so are we. We just have to believe it and keep on believing it otherwise our best efforts are sabotaged by our lack of self worth. Negative words take a lot of purging from our thoughts and memories and we need to not only read but hear positive affirmations to keep us on track. And then we need to hear those positive words of encouragement with our hearts not just out ears. You are obviously well on the way to achieve your goals Andy. Thank you for sharing these thoughts with us. (U & R )