Dear loved ones… or anyone interested enough in reading this really. Frankly, if you’re reading this at this point it doesn’t matter what our relationship was. But I would like to pass on a few words, and lessons that I have learned over the course of my life (as short as it may have been if this is being read shortly after its been written) regardless. So, dear reader, I think firstly what I’d like to delve into is, to be adventurous. Find adventure no matter what the circumstances are, there’s no excuse for not being slightly spontaneous. We all have a curious explorer in us that deserves to be set free and taste the rush of life. Life truly begins when you step outside of your comfort zone and look for adventures; this is when you begin to live. Be creative. Always try to see the world a little weirder than the average person. I assure you it’s much more interesting to see the world in colour. The world always needs people with a little… or a lot of imagination. Be fierce; never let your flame die out. Fight for what you believe in, stand by your opinions, but never be closed-minded. Raise your words and not your voice. Dream, stay ambitious. Remember that nothing is stopping you from making your dreams a reality, except you. You’re the only one standing in your way. Remember that if you don’t try, you automatically fail. If you try and fail, you haven’t truly failed, you’ve learned a lesson that you may use to further you in the future. Smile and laugh as much you can, it’s truly the best medicine. When you look at back at your past and the days all blend together, you may not remember everything you laughed or cried about but you’ll remember that you were smiling and other will remember that you were smiling. And this is much more pleasant to look back on than misery or boredom. Be confident, love yourself wholeheartedly. I’ve learned that if you don’t see the potential in yourself, neither will others. If you hold your head high, people can’t help but look up. Don’t waste a moment putting yourself down. If you are unhappy with anything about yourself simply fix it to the best of your abilities. Remember that confidence is not “I know they will like me” it’s “I will be fine if they don’t”. Help others whenever you get the chance. You not only feel better, but more importantly the person who helped most likely feels better too. Why not spread kindness and love around? Learn. Not necessarily from textbooks, but few things are sweeter than knowledge. Find a way to gain knowledge that suits you, but still make an attempt to take a sip from all the aspects of learning. Travel, so you get the learning experience firsthand. But also read until you get that chance to learn firsthand for yourself. I am truly a believer in the term “knowledge is power”. Lastly and most importantly be happy. If you are not happy find ways to gain happiness. Surround yourself with positivity, and stay optimistic. Our time on earth is short, but make the ride one that you want to remember. To whomever is reading this remember that you are truly loved, remember to take care of yourself. Be strong, be someone to look up to, and most importantly be you, be an individual. We’re all small parts of a very long story. Some people have shorter parts than others, but each equally as important. But remember not to cut your part too soon, no matter how small you believe your role to be. For, without even the smallest of parts stories cannot continue. My role has been played my time is done, but your still in the midst of yours, so live it and don’t waste it.
