Lessons In Life...

It is easy to be negative about past mistakes and unhappiness. But it is much more healing to look at ourselves and our past in the light of experience, acceptance and growth.

Our past is a series of lessons that advance us to higher levels of living and loving. The relationships we entered, stayed in or ended taught us necessary lessons. Some of us have emerged from the most painful circumstances with strong insights about who we are and what we want.

Our mistakes? Necessary. Our frustrations, failures and sometimes stumbling attempts at growth and progress? Necessary too.

Each step of the way, we learned. We went through exactly the experiences we need to, to become who we are today. Each step of the way, we progresses. Is our past a mistake? No. The only mistake we can make is mistaking that for the truth.
Today, may God help me let go of negative thoughts I may be harboring about my past circumstances.

Everything happens for a reason. Nothing happens by chance or by means of good or bad luck. Illness, injury, love, lost moments of true gentleness and sheer stupidity all occur to test the limits of your soul. Without these small tests, if they be events, illnesses or relationships, life would be like a smoothly paved, straight, flat road to nowhere.

If someone hurts you, betrays you or breaks your heart, forgive them. For they have helped you learn about trust and importance of being cautious to whom you are going to open your heart to.

If someone loves you, love them back unconditionally, not only because they love you, but because they are teaching you to love and opening your heart and eyes to things you would have never seen or felt without them.

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 (like a Psychiatrist!) and actually listen. 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 either.

You can make a difference in your life that no other people can actually do!!!
Love yourself first before you expect other people to LOVE you back...