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An Epiphany

We spend almost our whole life

trying to figure everything out instead

of enjoying what we have. It's not until

you're on your deathbed that you finally

realize what your life was all about. But by

then it's too late. We don't realize how precious

life is anymore. We try to find a further meaning.

We seem to forget that your life is exactly that.

YOURS!!

No one else. What you do with your life is all up

to you. You can be guided. You can receive help.

But it all comes down to it being your choice.

You don't even have to read all this.

But if you do, I can only give you advice.

And my biggest advice that I've come to listen

to with my life is simple, especially when

things are getting out of hand and stress overwhelms me;

Stop whatever you're doing.

Take a step backwards,

take 5 deep breaths,

then look up at the sky

and close your eyes.

Think about where your life is at.

Think of friends

and everyone who has been with you in your journey so far.

You're never alone.

So I say again:

We spend almost our entire life

trying to figure out our lives when in reality,

you need to enjoy it.

Start enjoying your life.

You deserve it.

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