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title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: But today is better than yesterday. And…"
description: "\"“But today is better than yesterday. And this hurt is still a hole in me, but it's a shrinking hole.”\" — Courtney C. Stevens"
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#  But today is better than yesterday. And this hurt is still…

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> ““But today is better than yesterday. And this hurt is still a hole in me, but it's a shrinking hole.””

[Courtney C. Stevens](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/courtney-c-stevens/)

## About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Improvement is possible despite lingering pain; the hurt lessens over time as we move forward.

**In simple terms:** Pain eases as we improve.

Key Takeaway

Focus on daily progress despite wounds.

Themes

growth resilience healing self‑compassion

Mood

hopeful reflective

Type

motivational emotional

When to use this quote

- daily journaling
- therapy
- exercise
- mindfulness practice

Key Concepts

personal development emotional recovery mindset shift

Questions to Reflect On

- What small step can reduce your pain today?
- How does acknowledging hurt help healing?

A Different Perspective

Pain may resurface; progress can be uneven.

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