I once got brave, and asked a dear friend how she was able to keep her head above water so gracefully, and seemingly all the time, considering all the things she had to juggle on top of her battle with depression. She answered that she was grateful for every little, good, thing. And she added that the "little things" can add up to one, BIG, good thing.

I have never forgotten that.

I have found mindfulness and gratitude to be two of the greatest tools in my battle for wellness.