I believe everything happens for a reason.
The people who come and go; the hardships and triumphs you
experience; those who hurt you; those who come into your life to prove that you
are worth loving; financial struggles; babies; those genuinely good people that
show up in your life to make it easier. It is all a part of life’s lessons.I am 25 years old and here to tell you, all those circumstances you never thought you would get through? You do. You get through them and it all plays a significant role in your story. You learn to let go of those bitter feelings over time, realizing that you cannot control what others say and do to you. You learn what’s important; your biggest dreams and working towards those, whether it’s building a mansion, owning a business, having a big family, or none of these. There are good people in this world who genuinely care for you and your well-being. Like my sweet sitter who knew I had a rough evening last night, and dropped off not one, but TWO Strawberry/Banana side-by-side milkshakes to cheer me up. I joke with D all the time and threaten to move in with her. ;) A random text from a friend, just letting you know that they are thinking about you. A spouse who works hard and is also a good father, and no matter how long you are together, never fails to make you laugh. Birth. Seeing the being you created for the first time. Finishing a marathon. Quitting a bad habit. All of these things are the smallest, yet most significant. Those days you thought you would never get through? These small, significant things happen to remind you, “hey, dude, you did it. And it was all worth it.” But you have to have the will power, self-respect, and appreciation of yourself and all these things to get all of their value.
