Looking around, I see so many people charging through their days, almost blind to their surroundings and the passing of time. They’re unbelievably caught up with jobs, school assignments, climbing social ladders, running errands, seeking what they can to put themselves above the rest and never taking a moment to stop and breathe. There’s so much more to life than that. Don’t let earthly quests and possessions distract you from the beautiful experience of living. Sure, sometimes things can knock you down and out, making you question everything, but.. obstacles are presented only to prove your strength. Difficult times are inevitable. But I think they’re presented to you to teach you how to get through it and to prove just how strong you really are. All of us have the capability to house incredible strength; you just have to be strong enough to find it in yourself and have the courage to embrace it. You have the power to overcome whatever life throws your way. Life is too short and too precious to get caught up in menial things that won’t matter to you two days from now.
Laugh with your friends so hard it hurts. Don’t be afraid. Take roadtrips to places you’ve never been. Just because something is different doesn’t mean it’s bad. Do things solely because they make you happy. Follow your heart. Don’t lie to yourself. Play with puppies. Don’t listen to negitivity. Be true to your feelings. Wonder. Wander. Never stop learning. Take a deep breath and face your fears -- it’s all in your head. Don’t regret anything; learn from the experience. Praise whichever higher power you believe in. Listen to new music. Smile. Say “hi” first when running into an acquaintance. Jam out to your favorite song with the windows down. Gaze at the changing colors of the sunset. Feel the wind. Bring light into the world. Open your mind.
Most importantly, live your days with unquestionable, honest love.
