Mr. Altig’s Overview of the Wonderful Dharma of the Lotus Sutra

“Better Every Day (In Every Way)” is a soulful folk-blues anthem of personal growth, quiet resilience, and sacred encouragement. Rooted in the journey through hardship, self-reflection, and healing, the song honors the effort it takes to keep moving — step by step — toward a more compassionate, awakened life. With gentle acoustic guitar, intimate vocals, and a timeless message, this track uplifts the spirit and reminds us that progress isn’t always loud — but it is always possible.

Lyrics: 
Verse 1
Woke up with the sunrise on my face,
Another chance to try, another day of grace.
A little more kind than I was before,
Got a heart that’s open, and a soul that soars.

Chorus
We’re just gettin’ better, every day and every way,
Step by step, come what may.
Makin’ peace with yesterday,
We’re just gettin’ better, every day and every way.

Verse 2
There’ve been droughts that cracked the soul,
Days I felt I’d lost control.
But still I dug down through the clay,
Lookin’ for the truth to show the way.
I walked through shadows just to learn,
That even thirst can help us yearn.

Chorus
We’re just gettin’ better, every day and every way,
Step by step, come what may.
Makin’ peace with yesterday,
We’re just gettin’ better, every day and every way.

Bridge
And the ones who’ve walked this road before,
They guide my steps from distant shores.
In every breath, in every fall,
They whisper, “Child, you’ve heard the call.”

Chorus
We’re just gettin’ better, every day and every way,
Learning how to bend, how not to break.
Even in silence, we still pray—
We’re just gettin’ better, every day and every way.

Outro
Better every day…
In every way…
Seen by the light…
That never fades.