What lays in my future, who will come and go
The sun beams down upon me, as
I raise my head and look
At the vast ocean before me, its size which I mistook
I feel so insignificant compared to this great expanse
What difference can I make, will I even be given a chance
I realize then while standing there, that all I have to do
Is listen to my heart and it will pull me through
For strength and inspiration are not material things
They come from deep inside of you they give your soul its wings
So whenever you're in doubt and you begin to stray
Take a look down deep inside and the answer will come your way
If you only believe in yourself you can make your dreams come true
For no one else can do it, the power must come from you
Everything happens for a reason.
Nothing happens by chance or by means of good or bad 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, if they be events, illnesses or relationships, life would be like a smoothly paved, straight, flat road to nowhere.
If someone hurts you, betrays you , or breaks you heart, forgive them.
For they have helped you learn about trust and the importance of being cautious to who 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 opening your heart and eyes to things you would have never seen or felt without them.
Make every day count.
Appreciate every moment and take from it everything that you possibly can, for you may never be able to experience it again. "
By Taylor Duncan
