THE STORY OF LIFE

Sometimes people come in and out of 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 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 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, 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 are and 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 brakes your heart, forgive them, for
they have helped you learn more about trust and the importance of being
cautious
when you open your heart.
If someone loves you, love them back uncondionally, 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 everyday 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 it will be harder for others to believe in you.
You can make of your life anything you wish!
Create your own life and then go out and live with absolutely no regrets.

'Most importantly'!!! 'if you LOVE someone tell him or her, for you never
know what tomorrow may have in store.'
And learn a lesson in life each day that you live.

THAT'S THE STORY OF LIFE...