Forever young.

You know those days that we are just in the pits? Yeah, those days. We all have them. Sometimes a family member is sick, a pet passed away, our car broke down. Or someone said some unsavory words, acted disrespectful or hurt your feelings. The days where something rocks our world and leaves us utterly devastated. The days where it just feels like the rays of sunshine are quite making it through the gloom, where we want to just go hide in a cave for a while and let the ickiness pass. You can say with almost complete certainty that you are alone. We feel like a bug that is hitting a windshield. That the world isn’t on our side. We’ve all been there; they aren’t fun days.

But, don’t hold on to them.

The storm passes, the sun rays come back, peace is restored and life carries on. The world isn’t on anyone’s side; it’s as unbiased as a rock and as harsh as an arctic winter. It is an unrealistic person that expects life to be easy and peaceful and uneventful. When life’s giant waves come crashing down on you, ride it out. Hell, sit on top of that wave and embrace the fact that this is YOUR wave. Your challenge; your problem and feelings that only you can tend to. Each problem that we encounter is specific to us.

So when those days come, which they eventually will, take a breath and calmly continue on. Even if it’s inch by inch, you’ll get through it. Tell yourself you can do it, even if it’s just at a whisper. Let people help you, learn so it doesn’t happen again, say what you must say and do what you must do, and move on. These are part of the moments that define you so do what you can and be someone you would be proud of.

This song has always helped me. Don’t mind the video, just listen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQksqVL8zSw

(Forever Young Acapella by Audra Mae)

Cheer up buttercup, good things are on their way.

An Inspirational thought.

Sometimes, life gets tough. Things don't go the way we want them to. We fall down, we get frustrated, we get hurt. Things change, and sometimes we aren't able to immediately see that it might be for the better. Life is messy; nothing is clear cut. But one thing is for sure, no matter what, be grateful and smile because life, even when everything seems to be stacked up against you, is truly a beautiful thing. And remember...

Where there are scars, there are stars.