You take the first step on the tightrope and feel your feet wobble. You try not to look down; the floor beneath that seemed safe, not anymore. But is there a way we can make it over to the other side?

Steven W. Wilson, the author of Teetering on a Tightrope: My Bipolar Journey, is a living testimony that even in the direst situations, one can find hope. Suffering from bipolar disorder, sexual assault, and anger issues, he reigned triumphant, ready to share his story with the world.

Let's use his journey as an example and discover how we can find hope walking through life's tightrope.

Life's Golden Moments

What is the greatest treasure in life?

For some, it is their career; for others, it is wealth; but if we really think about it, in the fleeting nature of life, in the end, the only actual possessions left are the memories, the moments we gather. Through life's turmoil, Steven recalls his golden moments spent with family and friends and how they gave him a sense of normalcy. He forgot his troubles because he was surrounded by positivity.

"Don't look down, look forward." Humans tend to focus on the negative rather than being grateful for their blessings. In times when we feel as though nothing is going right in our lives, all it takes is a shift in perspective to completely change the way we experience living.

Celebrating Small Wins

Another critical factor that played in Steven finding his way toward happiness was his ability to celebrate small wins. Often, we're too focused on the destination and reaching it that we forget to enjoy the journey. The fact that you are breathing, living to see another day, is something to be grateful for. If we learn to appreciate our smaller wins, we'll live in the moment with a more positive outlook.

Teetering On

Of course, there will be times when the wind will make the walk on the tightrope difficult. But eventually, if you balance with perseverance and belief in yourself, you will proceed closer to your destination. The key is never to give up.

And if you find yourself faltering, you can always find a friend in Steven as he expands further on his journey through the ups and downs of life. Teetering on a Tightrope delves deep into the pangs of bipolar disorder into a more experienced and productive life.

Tag along his journey in one of the most riveting and inspirational life stories of all time, Teetering on a Tightrope: My Bipolar Journey, now available on Amazon.