Life is amazing and it takes so many twists and turns. So many of those we can't control, but are just along for the ride. My best friend has a new house, a new husband and soon a new baby. I can't be more proud of her. She is going to be a beautiful mother and bring a beautiful baby girl into this world. Regardless of the circumstances, life is a gift.
The true meaning of life, or at least in my opinion, has nothing to do with social status, fancy cars, smart career choices or bank accounts. Prior to taking this trip, I had the opportunity to make a very wise financial and career decision. I decided to be with my best friend and some other friends instead. Instead of making the wise choice of making good connections for my future career, I choose to be with my friends and take ridiculous pictures at a park. Life is about the people in it and the moments that you share with those people. It is about the horrible moments, the time stands still because I am so happy moments and about the moments that are so funny you stop laughing and just shake. Your final breath, you won't be thinking about all the money in your bank account or your car, but the people you are leaving behind. The people you have loved.
Life is full of people who come in and out of our lives. The sad reality is that many of them will disappoint us, break us and hurt us. But we are changed by those people; for the good. You find out what you want, what you don't want and how you bounce back. Every one in our lives, the ones that hurt us, love us, make us laugh and make us cry, all shape us into the person we are supposed to be.
Life is amazing. Life is disappointing. Life is messy. But life is a gift. It is up to you how you use it.
1 comment:
Well said, Heidi! And quite inspiring :-) You've got it figured out.
I <3 you so much!!!
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