7 Lessons I Learned Along the Way...

Don’t be afraid. If you are sad, anxious, happy, fearful, giddy, or anything in between, do not be afraid to tell people how you feel. We bottle these things up for reasons only we know, but the only way to heal is to tell people that you are hurting. The only way to spread your light and laughter is to share it with those around you.

1. Fuck what is socially accepted. Be authentically you. If you are authentic to yourself, your wants, and your desire, then you will attract authentic people into your life. Authenticity is key. Self acceptance and self love is all we need. The rest will follow

2. Time is a socially constructed concept. The past only exists in your mind through recalling old memories. The future only exists in your mind through creating potential scenarios of what could be. The most important thing to do is live in the moment. Be one hundred percent present in what you do. After all, the present is the only thing that is tangible. We don't need our pasts to define who we are. We may learn lessons from past experiences, but let the lessons be applied to your life and forget the circumstances surrounding those lessons.

3. See the beauty in the small things in life. It doesn't matter how trivial it might be, but if in that moment you feel happy, let that feeling radiate. There is beauty in everything if we choose to see it. If we focus on negativity then it only makes sense that negativity will surround us. Our thoughts have power whether we want them to or not. Its up to you and only you to focus on the beauty in life.

4. Don’t let others affect your life. Other peoples actions or words should not weigh on you. Like I said earlier, our thoughts hold power. If something makes you feel bad use it as a way to mold your life. See how that situation hurt you, then take that and apply it to your life so that you don't hurt people in return.

5. Life isn't as complicated as we make it to be. We complicate things because of our unwillingness to let the past go and leave the future alone. We complicate things because of out inability to believe in our selves. Our life is exactly what me make of it. Unlock the ability to be everything you have ever wanted to be. We all hold the power to do so. Ask yourself what could stop you from doing what you have dreamed. Odds are most of what is stopping you is thoughts about the future, past experiences, or other peoples opinions. Remember, don't let others affect you and be authentically you.

6. No matter what happens in your life, no matter what path you take, no matter what you are struggling with, THERE IS ALWAYS HOPE. Nothing is permanent. Things change and things always get better. You have an army of people willing to help you if you ask for it. Most importantly, you have the power to help yourself.