notes from the past
I sent this email to myself two years ago through a site called futureme.org It really is an awesome site. It's nice to see what i was thinking about back then and how I've grown or stayed the same,if my priorities have changed, and to generally reflect. Anyway, take time to read this, it's great advice.
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Hey me. It's the real me.
and i've got something to tell you:
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 help figure out whom you are or who you want to become. You
never know who these people may be but when you lock eyes with them; you
know that every moment they will affect your life in some profound way.
Some things happen to you at the time that 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, heart or faith. Everything happens for a reason. Nothing happens
by chance or 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 utterly
pointless. 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 also
because they are teaching you to love and 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 you are a great individual and believe in yourself, for if you don't
believe in yourself, no one else will believe in you. Create your own
life and then go out and live it.
because some cliches are awesome