Sometimes people come into your life,

and you know right away that they were meant to be there.

They help you figure out who you are or who you want to become.

You never know who these people may be,

but when you lock eyes with them,

you know that in every moment that you are with them,

they will affect your life in some way.

And sometimes things happen to you,

and at that time they may seem horrible,

but you later realize that without overcoming those obstacles,

you would have never realized

your potential, strength, will power or heart.

The people you meet affect your life tremendously.

The successes and downfalls that you experience

can create who you are,

and the bad experiences can be learned from.

If someone hurts you, betrays you or breaks your heart,

forgive them

because they have helped you to learn about trust

and the importance

of being cautious to whom you open up your heart to.

If someone loves you, love them back unconditionally;

not only because they love you,

but also because they are teaching you to love

and to open your heart and eyes to little things.

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 who you have never talked to before,

and actually listen.

Let yourself fall in love,

even if it doesn't seem right because you are

too young or too far away,

just follow your heart.

Surround yourself with those who make you smile, laugh, and make

you happy.

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,

because if you don't believe in yourself, no one else will.

Live everyday as if it were your last.

And love every chance that you get.