No Regrets.

In the midst of life, we forget to be thankful for those who love us and for those we love in return. In an instant, everything we have could be gone, without getting to say our last goodbye, embrace for one last hug, or have the last kiss of our lifetime. These should be the most important aspects of our lives. At the end of the day, all that should matter is that you were thankful for every single lasting moment of life with the people who matter most to you. So forget about the bad times, the moments when you feel like you’re not going to make it, the standing moment when your heart is completely broken, when you feel like everyone has given up on you. Forget everything that made you hurt, and remember all of the good in your life. Look back every day at the times that made you smile. No day is guaranteed for any of us in this world. Try to avoid things you know you’ll regret even if they seem perfect and right at the moment. Stop holding grudges and don’t try to control things that you can’t change. You won’t be happy. There are times when we will test our faith, and there are times when faith is all we have to hold on to. You are the only person who can create a lifetime of happiness for yourself. If you try to live you life for other people, you’ll never be happy or successful. Live for you! No matter how much you love someone, you can’t force him or her to love you in return. God has a plan for you either way. There are no rules on how to love, but try setting reasonable expectations instead of expecting more than one can give. Just never settle for being taken for granted. Speak up in moments like that. There is a time for silence, and there is a time to speak up and say how we’re feeling. It is ok to cry. It is ok to be sad. Sometimes this is the only way we heal. I think we all need to just slow down in our busy lives and think about how we can change to better ourselves, how we can better each other, and how we can become stronger than we were yesterday. I will say one thing, however, never give up on what and whom you believe in. If it’s true that we only are given one life to live, there is no such thing as loving too much, laughing too much, or forgiving too easily. Stay Strong Everyone. 

XOXO,

Abbey