Sometimes people come into your
life and you know right away that
they were meant to be there, to
serve some sort of purpose, teach
you a lesson, or to help you figure
out who you are or who you want to
become. You never know who these
people may be (possibly your
roommate, neighbor, coworker, long
lost friend, lover, or even a
complete stranger) but when you lock
eyes with them, you know at that
very moment that they will affect
your life in some profound way.
And sometimes things happen to you
that may seem horrible, painful, and
unfair at first, but in reflection
you find that without overcoming
those obstacles you would have never
realized your potential, strength,
willpower, or heart.
Everything happens for a reason.
Nothing happens by chance or by
means of luck. Illness, injury,
love, lost moments of true
greatness, and sheer stupidity all
occur to test the limits of your
soul. Without these small tests,
whatever they may be, life would be
like a smoothly paved, straight,
flat road to nowhere. It would be
safe and comfortable, but dull and
utterly pointless.
The people you meet who affect your
life, and the success and downfalls
you experience help to create who
you become.
Even the bad experiences can be
learned from. In fact, they are
probably the most poignant and
important ones.
If someone hurts you, betrays you,
or breaks your heart, forgive them,
for they have helped you learn about
trust and the importance of being
cautious when you open your heart.
If someone loves you, love them back
unconditionally, not only because
they love you, but because in a way,
they are teaching you to love and
how to open your heart and eyes to
things.
Make every day count!!! Appreciate
every moment and take from those
moments everything that you possibly
can for you may never be able to
experience it again. Talk to people
that you have never talked to
before, and actually listen. Let
yourself fall in love, break free,
and set your sights high. Hold your
head up because you have every right
to. Tell yourself you are a great
individual and believe in yourself,
for if you don't believe in
yourself, it will be hard for others
to believe in you.
You can make of your life anything
you wish. Create your own life then
go out and live it with absolutely
no regrets.
*MOST IMPORTANTLY!!!* If you LOVE
someone tell him or her, for you
never know what tomorrow may have in
store!!!