"Everything happens for a reason."
It’s been a few weeks since the new year. I can’t believe the month has gone by so quickly that soon it’ll be February. As I was looking through some things from last year, I found this. It’s a nice reminder. So I thought I’d share it with you guys.
"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 you 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 from that very moment that they will affect your life in some profound way. And sometimes things happen to you at a time that may seem horrible, painful, and unfair but in reflection you realize that without overcoming these obstacles you would never have realized your potential, strength or willpower of heart.
Everything happens for a reason. Nothing happens by means of good luck. Illness, injury, love, loss, moments of true greatness and sheer stupidity all occur to test the limits of your soul. Without these small tests, life would be a smoothly paved, straight, flat road to nowhere. Safe and comfortable but dull and utterly pointless.
The people you meet affect your life. The success 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 to learn about trust and the importance of being cautious of whom you 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 open your heart and eyes to the little things.
Make every day count. Appreciate every moment and take from it everything you possibly can, for you may never be able to experience it again. Talk to people you have never talked to before and actually listen.
Let yourself fall in love, break free and set your sights high. 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.
Create your own life and then go out and live it.
Most importantly, if you love someone tell him or her, for you NEVER know what tomorrow may have in store. And learn a lesson in life each day you live.
Today is the tomorrow you were worried about yesterday.... Was it worth it?"
I hope you enjoyed this as much as I did when I read it again with fresh eyes.
Much aloha,
♥️ Sharmaine