some encouraging words for the troubled soul

sometimes there are things that you're going through and you will not like them. At all, possibly. You may ask yourself "Why, God, why me?" It's because life is cruel and unfair at times. Things aren't always going to work out in your favor. So when they do, you'll learn to appreciate them more and cherish them better. Also look at it from someone else's point of view. Could it be your fault also, for what you're going through. Certain situations can be avoided if you plan things out or prevent making simple mistakes. Time can be your friend and enemy. It depends on how you use it. Once time goes by, its lost forever so use it wisely. Think of it as a present that gives back depending on the way you utilize it.

Dont beat yourself up all the time either. People are jerks at times, we're all humans and we have faults. Believe me, no one is perfect nor will they ever be because we were not made to be that way. Mistakes teach us not to do certain shit over again. Pain is a result of being hard headed, stubborn, and/or overly confident too.

Find an outlet to use when you feel down. Many people write, listen to music, draw, etc. Whatever helps you relieve stress, w/o hurting you physically (i.e. drugs!), use it to make you feel better. Talk to someone who you know will listen to you no matter what. You never know, they could be going through the same thing as you.

Always remember, you can get to where you wanna be if you put yourself there. People may hinder your progress or try to stop you even. But if you want to do something or get somewhere you will get there because you want to be there. No one can ever crush your dreams or hopes because they cant touch them and they will never be able to.

Self-empowerment is my drug of choice....what's yours??