And sometimes 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 never realize your potential, strength, will power or heart.
Everything happens for a reason. Nothing happens by
chance or by means of luck. Illness, love, lost moments of true greatness and sheer
stupidity all occur to test limits of your soul.
Without these small tests, life would be like a
smoothly paved, straight, flat road to nowhere safe and comfortable but dull and utterly
pointless.
The people you meet affect your life. The successes and
downfalls that you experience can create whom you are, and 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 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 every day count. Appreciate everything that you
possibly can, for you may never experience it again.
Talk to people whom you have never talked to before,
and actually listen. Let yourself fall in love, break free and set your sights high. Hold
you 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.
Share this with anyone whom you believe has made a difference in your life!
"This page is dedicated to my dear net friend Elby who left this world on April 17, 2004. I will never forget the difference you made in my life."
Piano Lady Nancy
