Over The Years

Over the years, I've learned many things. I've learned that life is full of disappointments - disappointments that you have to accept, disappointments that you have to embrace. And it is not just experiences in life that are disappointing,  it is the people associated with those experiences that are disappointing. I've learned that people will hold your hand when they need it the most, and let it go without a second glance when you need it the most.

I've learned that loving someone with all your heart doesn't ever mean that they'll love you back the same way. I've learned that there is a very big difference between saying you love someone and actually loving them. I've learned that sometimes that difference can make all the difference.

I've learned that out of hundreds of smiles glued on people's faces, there are only a handful that are genuine. And perhaps only one that can truly touch your heart. I've found that words are deceiving, but the truth always lies in a person's eyes.

I've learned that things change without any warning. That happiness come and knocks on your door, but sorrows slip in unnoticed. I've learned that tears come without invitation. I've learned that shedding tears make one stronger, and that tears shouldn't be bottled up inside your heart for too long. I've learned that the longer you wait to cry, the more it hurts.

I've learned that to love and to be loved is all that life is about. To love the people around us and to find comfort in the people who love us is all we need. I've learned that weapons don't hurt people, but rather people do. I've learned that physical violence can leave cuts and bruises, but words can leave deep scars. I've learned that you can't ever stop loving someone. That once you give a piece of your heart away, its gone.

I've learned that you can't change your past, and therefore, dwelling on it doesn't do anyone any good. I've learned that regrets don't help anyone, and sometimes you should just do things in life so that you don't regret not having done them later.

I've learned that loving yourself and trusting yourself is the first step towards being the person you want to be in this world. I've learned that the act of forgiveness helps your heart more than it helps theirs. I've learned that its easier to hate than to love.

I've learned that family and friends are all you have in this world, and you should hold onto them for as long and as hard as you can. I've learned that people will claim to care for you when they really don't. I've learned that people will walk in and out of your lives when they want to, but it is up to you to pick who you want in your life and who you don't.

I've learned that life is unexpected, that things happen in the blink of an eye, and you don't have the power to stop change from occurring. I've learned that sometimes when we think God is punishing us, He is actually helping us. I've learned that faith in God can take you a long way. I've learned that God is watching out for all of us, and we should always remember that. I've learned that not all things in life can be explained and that time heals the deepest of wounds.

I've found that there is nothing wrong with dreaming, but one should never mistake it for reality. I've learned that beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder and that what is on the inside always outshines what is on the outside. I've learned that making mistakes is okay, as long as you learn to learn from your mistakes.

I've learned that life is meant to be lived thoroughly, to be enjoyed, and to be loved. I've learned that smiling and learning to love life is actually a lot harder than drowning in your sorrows. I've learned that you can't change the past or alter the future, and making the most out of the present is all you can really do. I've learned that everyone's life is hard, but it is how we deal with the challenges in life that makes us who we really are. I've learned that its never too late to learn something new. I've learned that there is still a lot to be learned and you should never be afraid of taking chances. I've learned that you should never say never. And I've learned that you should never ever stop loving life because everything happens for a reason.