JOSHUA TIME 494

TOMORROW IS NOT PROMISED> > Sometimes people come into your life> and you know right away that they were meant to be there,> they serve some sort of purpose,> teach you a lesson> or help figure out who you are> and who you want to become.> > You never know who these people may be:> your neighbor, child, long lost friend, lover, or even a complete> stranger> who, when you lock eyes with them,> you know at that very moment that they will affect your life> in some profound way.> > And sometimes things happen to you> and at the time they seem painful and unfair,> but in reflection you realize> that without overcoming those obstacles> you would have never realized> your potential strength, will power, or heart.> > Everything happens for a reason.> Nothing happens by chance> or by means of good or bad luck.> Illness, injury, love, lost moments of true greatness and sheer> stupidity> all occur to test the limits of your soul.> > Without these small tests,> whether they be events, illnesses or relationships,> life would be like a smoothly paved straight flat road to nowhere,> safe and comfortable,> but dull and utterly pointless.> > The people you meet who affect your life> and the successes and downfalls you experience> create who you are,> and even the bad experiences can be learned from,> In fact, they are probably the poignant and important ones.> > If someone hurts you, betrays you or breaks your heart,> forgive them,> for they have helped you learn about trust> and the importance of being cautious to> whom you open your heart...> > If someone loves you,> love them back unconditionally,> not only because they love you,> but because they are teaching you to love> and opening your heart and eyes to things> you would have never seen or felt without them.> > Make every day count.> 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 you have never talked to before,> and actually listen,> let yourself fall in love,> break free and set your sights high...> > Hold your head up because you have every right too.> Tell yourself you are a great individual and believe in yourself...> for if you don't believe in yourself,> no one else will believe in you either.> > Create your own life> and then go out and live in it!> "Live Each Day As If It Were Your Last...> Tomorrow is Not Promised">