random thoughts...about life

In life you will meet alot of people who will play important roles in your life. Some may inspire you to achieve your goals and dreams. Some may drag you down to join them in their miseries. Some may say 'you can' while others would just say 'you just can't'. Some may even criticize you, condemn you and judge you as if they know every little thing about you. Call you names and forget about all the good things that you have done. Some may be proud of what you have become and what you have been achieving. Some may just wait for your defeat. Some may teach you to yield your strengths while some would just take advantage of your weaknesses. Be careful and be vigilant in showing your vulnerable side as it can be used against you or to your own danger and disadvantage. Sometimes, it does not only pay to choose your ground as it is likewise pays to choose the people within that 'ground'. Know the difference between 'good' and 'nice'. Some may be nice but not necessarily good. Be good to yourself and be good to others. People will always have something to say and be sure you are ready to hear all those things irrespective of whether it will favor you or not. Accept that you can not please everyone, but it still pays to be nice. Be nice to everyone and be sure that you know when to set your limitations. Say the words 'i love you' and 'i care' to those who are deserving of it. Do not deprive them the chance to know what you feel. Do not fool yourself with what you want to hear as against what you are actually hearing. Sometimes others tend to say what they do not mean. Do not manipulate other's emotions and make sure that you won't allow your emotions to be manipulated as well. Guard yourself to possible robbers and thieves. Do not abuse other's kindness. Do not let yourself to be abused. Stand up where you fall and pick up the your own mess. Do not go on blaming. It is true that a wound creates a mark. But life gives us chances and it is wise to use them rather than wallow and dwell on what we have missed. Do not regret. Move forward and there's no turning back. Happiness is not seen on what is lacking. Do not dwell much on what you do not have. It will just make you envious and ungrateful. Taking a risk is taking a chance to learn and to be happy...and the pains, bruises and hurts along the way are the learnings of the past. Forget the mistakes and mishaps. Get over and learn from it. You are not perfect but your imperfection should never be an excuse to decide and commit mistakes. Respect yourself and your life. Respect doesn't come first from others. It should start within you. Do not expect that when you give it to others, respect will be given back to you. It is not always the case. Sometimes even the people who deserve the most respect do not get the same. But never forget to give it, though. Forgive others and forgive yourself. If you are nursing grudges in your heart, then do not expect to have peace of mind. Still, the greatest revenge is to have a better life. Do not burn bridges. Do not start the fight. But in case, you are there already do not run away. Learn to be responsible in your duties and obligations but never forget to be passionate. Never make promises you know you can not keep. Be sincere with your dealings. But never forget to loosen up at times. Try to laugh and be crazy for a day. Try to smile and make someone else do the same. Read good books and meet new people...you will learn a lot and will realize that the greatest lessons in life are not really taught in school. Set a goal and do something to achieve it. Resources will just be coming in if you really decide. God always provides even before you ask. Dream, love and trust. If you fail, never get tired to do the same but be wise enough to strategize. Value your relationship with others. But most importantly...value your relationship with God coz when everything fails and when everyone is not there...you can gracefully live this so called Life..knowing that God is with you....
Treasure life every minute that you have it! : )