The Story of Life.. - Happy Birthday to Me!

Sometimes people come into my life and I know right away that they were meant to be there, to serve some sort of purpose, teach me a lesson, or to help me figure out who I am or who I want to become.
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I never know who these people may be, my neighbor, my college friends, a long lost friend, or a complete stranger. When I lock eyes with them, I know at that very moment they will affect my life in some profound way.
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Sometimes things happen to me that may seem horrible, painful, and unfair at first, but in reflection I find that without overcoming those obstacles I would have never realized my potential, strength, willpower, or heart.
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Everything happens for a reason. Nothing happens by chance or by means of good luck.
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Illness, injury, love, lost moments of true greatness, and sheer stupidity all occur to test the limits of your soul. Without these small tests, whatever they may be, life would be like a smoothly paved,straight, flat road to nowhere. It would be safe and comfortable, but dull and utterly pointless.
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The people I meet who affect my life, and the success and downfalls I experience, help to create who I am and who I become.
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Even the bad experiences can be learned from. In fact, they are probably the most poignant and important ones.
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If someone hurts you, betrays you, or breaks your heart, forgive them, for they have helped you learn about trust and the importance of being cautious when you open your heart. If someone loves you, love them back unconditionally, not only because they love you, but because in a way, they are teaching you to love and how to open your heart and eyes to things.
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Make every day count. Appreciate every moment and take from those moments everything that you possibly can for you may never be able to experience it again. Talk to people that you have never talked to before, and actually listen.
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Let yourself fall in love, break free, and set your sights high. Hold your head up because you have every right to. Tell yourself you are a great individual and believe in yourself, for if you don't believe in yourself, it will be hard for others to believe in you.
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I can make of my life anything I wish. Create my own life and then go out and live it with absolutely no regrets.
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Most importantly if you Love someone tell him or her, for you never know what tomorrow may have in store.
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Learn a lesson in life each day that you live. That's the story of Life.
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Josephine
Oct 16th 2008
22.19 pm
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I love you all guys...