The feeling of getting your hair cut after a long time of growing it out. Literally, weight off of your shoulders.

Going for a run in the rain, smelling the earth, seeing lightning far off in the distance.

Watching a sunset with friends for the first time since the doctors told you that your vision was gone for good.

When you suddenly realize your headache is gone.

Going to IHOP for breakfast with your dad, just the two of you.

When you get glasses for the first time and everything's so much clearer.

Finally getting the sneeze out that's been stuck in your head.

When you play your favorite sport after not playing for a long time.

Getting in the car after a bad date and calling your best friend and hashing it out as she reassures you that yes, everything will in fact be okay.

Being able to walk down the stairs after a long term injury, and thanking God every step of the way down that you got that ability back.

Waking up from a nap feeling cozy and refreshed.

When you get off a treadmill after a long run and you take a moment to get your balance back.

Realizing that you haven't cried yet all day so far, for the first time since you can remember, and realizing you are stronger than your depression.

When you tell yourself you are stronger than your struggles for so long that you finally start to believe it!

Mixing foods that usually don't go together at a buffet.

No cavities at a dental check-up

The feeling right after getting over a cold.