Meredith Grey is no stranger to a messy life. Like many of us know all too well, things in her life don't always go the way she planned. Meredith could give up, curl up in the fetal position in a corner in the room, but instead she moves forward, facing life like only Meredith Grey could. Here are some Meredith quotes to help you handle life like a Grey.

1.“At some point you just have to let it go. Move on. Because no matter how painful it is, it’s the only way we grow.”

2. “I think you can't wait for someone to fly underneath you and save your life. I think you have to save yourself.”

3.“Did you say it? 'I love you. I don't ever want to live without you. You changed my life.' Did you say it? Make a plan. Set a goal. Work toward it, but every now and then, look around; Drink it in 'cause this is it. It might all be gone tomorrow”

4.“I don't know why we put things off, but if I had to guess it has a lot to do with fear. Fear of failure, fear of pain, fear of rejection. Sometimes the fear if just of making a decision.”

5.“Life is not a spectator sport. Win, loose or draw, the game is in progress whether we want it to be or not. So go ahead, argue with the refs, change the rules, cheat a little, take a break and tend to your wounds but play, play, play hard. Play fast; Play loose and free. Play as if there is no tomorrow. Ok, so its not whether you win or loose, it’s how you play the game. Right?”

6.“More tequila, more love. More anything. More is better.”

7.“Doesn't matter how tough we are, trauma always leaves a scar. It follows us home, it changes our lives, trauma messes everybody up, but maybe that's the point. All the pain and the fear and the crap. Maybe going through all of that is what keeps us moving forward. It's what pushes us. Maybe we have to get a little messed up, before we can step up.”

8."Sometimes reality has a way of sneaking up and biting us in the ass. And when the dam bursts, all you can do is swim. The world of pretend is a cage, not a cocoon. We can only lie to ourselves for so long. We are tired, we are scared, and denying it doesn't change the truth. Sooner or later we have to put aside our denial and face the world, head on, guns blazing... Denial. It's not just a river in Egypt. It's a freakin' ocean. So how do you keep from drowning in it?"

9.“Don't stop. Don't hesitate. You can't be scared of what's next. Do not let fear get in your way.”

10.“It’s a common belief that positive thinking leads to a happier, healthier life. As children, we’re told to smile and be cheerful and put on a happy face. As adults, we’re told to look on the bright side, to make lemonade, see glasses as half full. Sometimes reality can get in the way of our ability to act the happy part though. Your health can fail, boyfriends can cheat, friends can disappoint. It’s in these moments when you just want to get real, drop the act and be your true, scared, unhappy self.”

Life can be messy! It can completely and totally knock you down; but until you’re in a plane crash, or in a mass shooting, or almost drowned in a ferry boat accident - you have no excuse to give up! So go, press on, and live like Meredith Grey would want you to.