I have mentioned before that what inspires me, encourages me and keeps me brave are little quotes or saying that find me. They become my mantras for a day, a week, a month, sometimes they stay with me for longer. The following quote by Ayn Rand (a Russian author from the 1950’s) is what has fueled me for the the last few weeks and I think I am starting to really realise the power of a mantra, a positive thought, of a repetitive positive thought. These words were made for me, they are what I needed to continue the battle and not lie down and play dead so easily… And with this mind set, I have taken the next step.