"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 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 that very moment that 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 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 seccesses and downfalls that you experience, can create who you are and the bad experiences, can be learned from.

In fact, the are probably the most poignant and important ones.

If someone hurts you, betrays you or breaks your heart, forgive them because they have helped your learn about trust and the importance of being cautious to 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 love, and open your heart and eyes to the little things.

Make every day count. Appreciate every moment, and take from it, everything that you possible 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 infividual and believe in yourself, for if you don't believe in yourself, no one else will belive in you.

You can make of your life anything you wish. Create your own life and then go out and live it with absolutely no regrets.

Most importantly, if you love someone, tell them, for you never know what tomorrow may have in store. And learn a lesson in life each day you live.

--Author Unknown