for those who have gone. and those who have stayed...

Mar 18, 2005 17:15

sometimes people come into your life and you know right away that they were meant to be there. to serve some purpose, teach you a lesson, or help figure out who you are or who you want to become. you never know who these people maybe, but when you lock eyes with them you know every moment that they will affect your life in some profound way. and sometimes things will happen to you that at the time may seem horrible, painful, and unfair, but in reflection you realize that without overcoming those obstacles you would have never realized your potential, strength, will power, or heart. everything happens for a reason. nothing happens by chance or by means of good 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, life would be like a smoothly paved, straight, flat road to nowhere- safe and comfortable, but dull and utterly pointless. the people you meet affect your life. the successes and downfalls that you experience can create who you are, and 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 because they have helped you learn about trust and the importance of being cautious to whom you open your heart. if someone loves you, love them back unconditionally, not only because they love you, but because they are teaching you to love and to open your heart and eyes to little things. make everyday count. appreciate every moment and take from it everything that you possibly can, for you may never be able to experience it again. talk to people 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 youre a great individual and believe in yourself, for if you dont believe in yourself, no one else will believe in you. you can make your life anything you wish. create your own life and then go out and live it with absolutely no regrets. most importantly, if you love someone tell them, for you never know what tomorrow may have in store. and learn a lesson each day you live. today is the tomorrow you were worried about yesterday. was it worth it?
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