a bunch of random things life has taught me in no particular order:
happy moments should be cherished, not over-thought
people will come and go no matter how long you wait for them or how badly you want them to stay
making new friends opens up whole new worlds
apologies can make all the difference
random acts of kindness can change someone’s day from bad to bearable
the only person you’re stuck with is you so learn to love, forgive, and accept yourself
sometimes the worst people for us are the ones we think are the best
it’s not selfish to be personally hurt by something and anyone who tells you otherwise probably feels guilty themselves
the world can feel ugly at times, but don’t overlook the beautiful things or they may just not be there one day
tell people you love that you love them even if you think it’s implied
don’t betray your friends
being yourself takes time since change happens often, so it’s okay to not know who you are at any given time
never give up on your dreams or you’ll regret all the things you could’ve done
don’t ever lose yourself in the name of love
trust yourself
life has its highs and lows, so be prepared for how low the lows can be
do things spontaneously— just for the fun of it
better to regret than to wonder “what if” forever
always make sure people know you’re there for them
there’s never a perfect time, and if you wait too long, you lose your chance
everyone has shit going on in their lives, so be kind to people
always be thankful for the people who have stuck around
don’t waste time beating yourself up over things you can’t change
if you’re trying to decide between holding on and letting go, it’s probably time to let go
hug longer
Dear whoever is reading this: I wish you a life full of warmth and happiness and love. I hope you’re okay. And if you aren’t now, you will be.
“And once the storm is over, you won’t remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won’t even be sure, whether the storm is really over. But one thing is certain. When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who walked in. That’s what this storm’s all about.”
— Haruki Murakami, Kafka on the Shore
“You must live in the present, launch yourself on every wave, find your eternity in each moment. Fools stand on their island of opportunities and look toward another land. There is no other land; there is no other life but this.”
— Henry David Thoreau
I don’t want to grow up
I wanna build a fort in the woods and play using sticks as swords
None of my friends wants to play anymore.
Bitha
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The first lesson is my favorite. 🌱
“I want to look back and say that I was alive. That I didn’t turn my back. That I tried. That I was happy.”
— Evelyn Waugh, Brideshead Revisited