"You don’t have to live your life the way other people expect you to." - Chris Guillebeau
I’ve learned that when it comes to your own happiness, you should always listen to your inner voices. No, this doesn’t mean you’re a crazy person. A combination of your heart and your mind are your main influences when it comes to what you want. Society has paved the way of how things should be “traditionally” viewed. And, for whatever reason, we’ve come to accept that. Anything outside of what’s expected is considered wrong, or not natural, according to them.
Well, I’m not normal. And I’ve never claimed to be. I dance to the beat of my own drum. I do things that others might find a bit perplexing, but I have always stayed true to myself. Which is why I’m so positive about life. I’m forever with an optimist attitude and I see things and people for who and what they truly are. I’m passionate about anything I pursue, and sometimes get really emotional about things. I am very in tune with my emotions, and they usually sway me in certain directions. If you’ve ever caught one of my performances, and actually payed attention, you’ll see how my emotions will change throughout the song.
My message to everyone is this: do what makes you happy. Ultimately, it’s your life, and the decisions you make will influence the path you take. So who knows you better than yourself? Other than your soulmate, you are the maker of your happiness. Yes, you’ll get advice from your friends and family, but listen to your inner voices above all else. Think of your end goal towards what you want. Your destiny is not foretold… It’s what you make of it.
"I hope the days come easy and the moments pass slow, and each road leads you to where you want to go. And if you’re faced with a choice and you have to choose, I hope you choose the one that means the most to you. And if one door opens to another door closed, I hope you keep on walkin’ till you find a window…
…but more than anything, more than anything…. My wish for you is that this life becomes all that you want it to. Your dreams stay big and your worries stay small, and you never need to carry more than you can hold. And while you’re out there getting to where you’re getting to, I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too. Yeah, this… Is my wish.”