As we age, we experience. We learn. We change. We adapt. We accept some and we reject some. We even let go of some things when we still want to fight with all our might. We live in denial that what once was is no longer because we never thought it was possible to lose it and it f@&$in' hurts. Ultimately, these experiences shape who we are destined to be in this life. They serve a future unknown purpose. We are invisibly scared from head to toe but those scars tell an amazing story.
I have learned that I will never be perfect. I will always have flaws and will always be improving. I've learned that those who matter most won't mind my flaws and will always truly forgive. Those that do mind my flaws aren't worth my time. Those who are quick to talk about others will surely talk about me too. I have learned that I can give my all to someone and still not be good enough and it has NOTHING to do with me. Sometimes letting go is the only thing left to do. Not because you don't care but because they don't. Sometimes people push you away so many times that eventually you have no choice but to go away. Some people find pleasure in being miserable and that's okay; for them. It's how YOU react to circumstances that determine your happiness. I've come to a place in my life where I have found true peace, love, and contentment. I have worked hard, then worked harder, and then worked harder than I ever imagined. You work hard for what you want. Sometimes you fail and that's ok. You learn from your mistakes, dust off, and give it another go. You take risks, you step outside your comfort zone and jump in with both feet for what you want. I've prayed hard and I've learned that focusing on what I have instead of what I don't have is 9/10s of the battle. I have learned that jealousy kills joy, envy breeds hate, and a negative outlook gives you everything you didn't want. Patience is something you work for; not something you are born with. Silence is truly golden and actions speak louder than any words ever will. Forgiveness is hard! Forgiveness might be the hardest thing you ever do but it is a key to true happiness. Forgiveness isn't always about hearing an apology or righting a wrong; it's about inner peace. Accepting what we cannot change isn't a weakness. It's a sign of maturity. People will come in and out of our lives. Some will stay longer than others but every single one serves an important purpose to help us grow. Regret nothing because in the end, you wouldn't be who you are without every single experience and relationship you've had; no matter how big or small.
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