Great things never came from comfort zones.

the soft contentedness of being held by your lover as you drift in and out of sleep on a sunny Sunday afternoon

We need to understand that people, especially those we've known for a long time, are not stagnant creatures. They can work on themselves and outgrow your perception of them. And that change shouldn't be met with sarcasm, cynicism, or ridicule.

A part of being an adult is living with regret and not allowing it to consume you. The older you get, the more mistakes you’ve made, opportunities you’ve missed, people you’ve disappointed. And every day you have to remind yourself to be kind and forgiving of yourself. You accept and love the you from the past and understand that it’s all a part of the process. Then you move on and live your best life, knowing now as old as you feel today, you’ll never be this young again.