Birds sing at dawn to share with their mates and community that they survived the night. This ancient wisdom is a compelling reminder to appreciate being alive for another day. When waking up, instead of dwelling on worries, we should feel fortunate to have another day, as one day there will be no more days. The author picks up coffee in the garden each morning and says "I'm still here; I made it" to acknowledge making it through the night.

1. There are many books, movies, and stories with such a logline.
But one of the most compelling is the ancient wisdom that explains that´s the reason
why birds sing/whistle at dawn. They’re sharing with their mates and community that
they are alive; they made it to another day.
In a world where we take everything for granted, that’s pure inspiration.
When we wake up in the morning, instead of picking bitterness and worries from
yesterday or building anxiety for the day ahead, we should feel and appreciate the
fortune of being around another day. It won’t always happen, and one day, there
won´t be “one day.”
So very often, early in the morning when the house is still asleep, I pick up my coffee,
go out to the garden, look to the skies and say with a smile:
“I’m still here; I made it.”
I’m still here, I made it!
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