In my junior year of high school, I discovered one thing that would change my life for the better: Hamilton: An American Musical. Along with its incredibly catchy raps about the founding fathers, the musical also fostered my love for history and made people like Alexander Hamilton, George Washington, and Thomas Jefferson seems more personable. After listening to the entire 46 song album a few times, I became obsessed. I listened to it constantly, so much that I now know all of the lyrics by heart.
While I was falling madly in love with the musical, I was starting to follow the creator, Lin-Manuel Miranda, who later became huge of inspiration to me. Now, despite having written a wildly successful musical and won a countless number of awards, he is incredibly down to earth and constantly encourages his Twitter followers through the good morning and good night tweets. His Twitter posts were so beloved by his fans that it led to the creation of a book, Gmorning, Gnight!: Little Pep Talks for Me & You, which was just released on October 16th.
In honor of his new book, here are some of my favorite and most encouraging Lin-Manuel Miranda tweets to help you through all of your struggles.I can always count on Lin-Manuel Miranda's tweets to brighten up
1. "You do not need to bring the day/week/life you've had to your dreams"
Encouraging you to have sweet dreams.
2. "Gmorning to you, doing your best"
Saying good morning to you, knowing that you are doing the best that you can.
3. "Even when you swear it's broken, it keeps beating"
Letting you know that your heart is strong, even in the toughest moments.
4. "Grateful for another day alive"
Telling you to be grateful for every little thing, although they will sometimes seem bad in the moment.
5. "Take it easy on those who love you. Take it easy on yourself."
Reminding you to love yourself and those around you.
6. "When your online woes have drowned you, look up"
Urging you to stop worrying about the negative comments and focus on those who love you.
7. "To the voices in your head, tell 'em I'm resting, go pick nits out of my sight"
Helping you to stop replaying the little embarrassing moments in your head.
8. "Gratitude to the friends, neighbors, family, and teachers you love the most"
Telling you to be grateful for those who love you and have supported you.
9. "You have no idea about the wonders ahead"
Encouraging you to not dwell in the bad moments of the past, because your future is going to be full of amazing moments.
10. "Fortify how much you matter, how much you are loved"
Reminding you that you matter and that you are loved.
11. "Free up that heart of yours"
Telling you to stop thinking about those moments where you did the wrong thing, because there are so many things that you have done right.
12. "You are so much better than perfect"
Letting you know that you should never strive for perfection. Your quirks are what make you strong and unique.
13. "Eyes up for the good stuff ahead"
Encouraging you to think about the good times that lie ahead.
14. "The crucible from which you emerge"
Reminding you that each of the hardships you encounter will only make you a better and stronger person.
15. "Approach your evening with gratitude"
Wanting you to always be grateful for the day and for yourself.
Whenever I am not having a great day, or something goes wrong in the world, I always know that a glimpse at Lin-Manuel's Twitter page can brighten up my day. His tweets are incredibly inspiring, motivational, and just a great reminder that kind people still exist in the sometimes hostile world we live in today.
