again!

hello! just thought i would like to share this with you all - it's not about christainity, but yea. i got this from OBS, but maybe you all have it too, but in case you forget, here it is. (it'll be kind of long) (:


TOMORROW IS NOT PROMISED

Sometimes people come into your life and you know right away that they were meant to be there, they serve some sort of purpose, teach you a lesson or help you figure oout who you are. You never know who these people may be: you neighbour, child, long lost friend, lover, or even complete stranger who, when you lock eyes with them, you know at that very moment that they will affect your life in some profound way.

And sometimes things happen to you and at that time they seem painful and unfair, but in reflection, you realize that without overcoming those obstacles, you would never have realized your potential strength, will power, or heart.

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, whether they be events, illnesses or relationships, life would be like a smoothly paved straight flat road to nowhere, safe and comfortable, but dull and utterly pointless.

The people you meet who affect your life and the successes and downfalls you experience create who you are, and even the bad experiences can be learned from. In fact, they are probably the poignant and important ones.

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 to whom you give you 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 never have seen or felt without them.

Make everyday count. Appreciate every moment and take from it everything that you possibly can, for you may never be able to experience it again.

Talk to people you have never talked to before, and actually listen, let yourself fall in love [only for those who are aged 16 and above] , break free and set your sights high. Hold you head up because you have every right to. Tell youself you are a great individual and believe in yourself, for if you don't belive in yourself, no one else will believe in you either. You can make of your life anything you wish. (:

[Finally, luckily for you, if you dont do the rest of the above, just turn to God and rest in him - for in him you will find peace and love. (: 2006 : a year of extraordinary possibilities. ]


Thanks for enduring till the very end. (:

P.S. those written in brackets are from moi.