Victory

Little Victories

So you didn't change the world today, and you didn't save a life.
You didn't make somebody's year, and you couldn't change somebody's mind.

So didn't build a bridge today, but you didn't did burn one down.
And it hurt you just to be there but you still stuck around.

And you didn't get it all out, yeah you didn't say much,
But you said all that you could and for now, that's enough.

And don't think that your less, than anyone else,
We all all have our limits, just don't give up on yourself.
'Cause it's the little victories, that make it all worth while.
And it doesn't matter that your still broken, 'cause at least you managed to smile.

So you weren't a big success today, and you didn't steal the show.
You couldn't do the things that they can do, and you barley made it home.

And you did not achieve a miracle, you didn't hit a home run.
But so few do, you did your best, that's all that can be done.

So you didn't have a huge victory, just loses piled high.
But you learned from your mistakes, and if you continue to partake, maybe you'll win next time.

And don't think that your less, than anyone else,
We all all have our limits, just don't give up on yourself.
'Cause it's the little victories, that make it all worth while.
And it doesn't matter that your still broken, 'cause at least you managed to smile.

So it's taking a long time, to achieve your goals.
You feel broken and defeated, not who you want to be at all.

And you keeping messing up, and letting people down.
But don't think they won't forgive you, don't think they don't need you around.

And you didn't save the universe, but you made my day worth while
Because even though your broken, you still managed to smile.


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Victory

It's important to remember that not all victories in life are monumental. Sure, it's an amazing achievement to win an Olympic medal, but who know what else is an amazing achievement? Getting out of bed in the morning even though can't see the point. Going outside even though everything seems to make you anxious. Getting over your stammer, or making progress with your therapist, or even just getting on with you day despite feeling under the weather. We all win lots of little wars and achieve lots of little things and have lots of little victories everyday that are worth celebrating.

So yeah, maybe you didn't change your life today, but maybe one of your little victories like preparing for that job interview or finishing that watercolour study will lead to something incredible in the future. Or maybe not, but that doesn't mean you don't deserve a round of applause anyway.

Be proud of all your victories, no matter how big or how small, even if no one else is. Even if the thing you managed to achieve is something post people find incredibly easy or have been able to do for ages. Don't let other peoples victories make yours seem any less significant.

- T.L.Wizards

P.S. The song was above was inspired by this quote: "You know Howie had been in speech therapy. He'd just gotten over this massive stammer, what an achievement, I mean can you imagine? I'd forgotten not all victories are about saving the universe." - Rory Williams, Doctor Who, Series 6 Episode 11, 'The God Complex'.