There is still beauty in this world.

Not gonna lie, I’ve been feeling pretty down lately. More on that to come, and the why. But yeah… I’ve been struggling. A lot of things have been racing through my mind: heartbreak, what it means to be gay, my ex, family, my parents, work, friends, my social life, the future, the past. I think about the future and the past a lot. And I know that’s not a good place to be.

When I’m so focused on what already happened or what might happen, I miss what’s right in front of me. The present.

Today was especially hard. I felt really low — like questioning my will to live. I still feel that way sometimes. Some days more than others.

But right now, as I sit here writing this, I can see the beauty in the world.

I’m lucky to be living in Florida, where it’s warm compared to so many other parts of the country right now. I grew up around beaches, sunsets, and warm sunshine. That’s not such a bad place to be.

As I sit here watching the waves roll in, with the sun taking up the entire sky, I feel a sense of calm. The water shimmers as the sunlight kisses it. I can see the horizon — an endless sea of possibility.

Nature is fascinating. I think real beauty comes from it.

I used to live in New York City, where moments like this were rare. There, you’re surrounded by concrete and man-made structures, constantly moving, constantly rushing. Being able to witness something natural and organic like this feels grounding. It feels real.

Anyway, I just wanted to remind you — and maybe myself — that the world is beautiful.

If you feel like giving up today, don’t. There is still so much possibility out there. And if you feel trapped in your current situation, know that it isn’t permanent. You will get out of it. I promise.

Just keep moving.

The world is beautiful.