“Man often becomes what he believes himself to be. If I keep on saying to myself that I cannot do a certain thing, it is possible that I may end by really becoming incapable of doing it. On the contrary, if I have the belief that I can do it, I shall surely acquire the capacity to do it even if I may not have it at the beginning.” – Mahatma Gandhi
In life we do things, some we wish we had never done. Some we wish we could replay a million times in our heads. But they all makes us who we are and in the end they shape every detail about us. If we were to reverse any of them, we wouldn’t be the person we are. Just live, make mistakes, have wonderful memories, but never ever second guess who you are, where you have been and most importantly where you are going.
“This very moment, you can change your life. There has never been a better moment, and never will be, to take a stand, do what matters, and alter the course of your life.”―Amber Rae
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In life you’ll realize that there is a purpose for everyone you meet. Some will test you, some will use you, and some will teach you. But most importantly some will bring out the best in you, respect you and accept you for who you are. Those are the ones worth keeping around. Likewise, be one of those that bring out the best in others.
Bad things happen but trust that good things happen, too. Sometimes you’ve just got to close your eyes, hold on tight and believe. Because without hope, you lose the vitality that keeps life moving. Without hope, you lose that courage to be, that quality that helps you go on in spite of it all.
What happens to you does not have to live within you. Even bad circumstances can serve as stepping-stones to your goals. Each one of us endures hardships that can bring out the worst in us or inspire the best. It all comes down to which attitude you choose.