Everything Happens for A Reason!

Sometimes people come into 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 help figure out
who you are or who you want to become.
You never know who these people may be but when you 
lock eyes with them, you know that every moment that 
you are with them; they will affect your life in some 
profound way. 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 have never realized your 
potential, strength, will power 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, 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 who 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 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 who you have never talked to
before, and actually listen. Let yourself fall in love, even
if it doesn't seem right because you are too young or too far, just
follow your heart. Surround yourself with those who make you
smile, laugh, and make you happy.
Break free and set your sights high. 
Hold your head up because you have every right to.
Create your own life then let go and live it!