Sometimes things happen to you that may seemhorrible, painful, and unfair at first, but uponreflection you find that without overcoming thoseobstacles you never would have realized yourpotential, strength, willpower, or heart.

Illness, injury, lost moments of true greatness, andsheer stupidity all occur to test the limits of yoursoul. Without these small tests, whatever they may be, life would be like a smoothly¹ pavedroad to nowhere. It would be safe and comfortable, but dull and utterly² pointless.

If someone hurts you, betrays³ you, or breaks your heart, forgive them, for they have helpedyou learn about trust and the importance of being cautious⁴ to whom you open your heart.

Make every day count. Appreciate every moment and take from those moments everythingthat you possibly can for you may never be able to experience it again.

Talk to people that you have never talked to before, and listen to what they have to say. Youcan make anything you wish of your life.

Create your own life and then go out and live it with absolutely no regrets.