you are strong

Each day you get out of bed to take on the day, you are strong.

Each time you feel joy amidst a pandemic, you are strong.

Each day you go without seeing your loved ones to keep them safe, you are strong.

Each time you still make time - via screen or otherwise - for those you care about, you are strong.

Each day you fight for justice, you are strong.

Each time you stand up against the system, the norm, the unjust authority, you are strong.

Each day you lead in kindness instead of for power or status, you are strong.

Each time you hold your tongue instead of lash out, you are strong.

Each day you teach from behind a screen and behind a mask, you are strong.

Each time you attempt to learn from a screen and distant from others, you are strong.

[ ps. check out our new tangibles to encourage a teacher or student you know! ]

Each day you do your best at the job you have, you are strong.

Each time you do your best at the job you have, you are strong.

Each day you aim to be around someone who's different from you, you are strong.

Each time you live fully as who you are, you are strong.

Each day you follow your dreams, you are strong.

Each time you do the right thing, you are strong.

Each day you empower others, you are strong.

And each time you stop to encourage yourself, you are strong.