#charleyrose

1. Everything in life is temporary. Every ounce of pain you are feelings, every stab of jealousy, and every hard swallow right before you’re about to cry- is only temporary. Nothing will last forever, so embrace everything you can right now. 2. That boy you’re in love with when you’re fifteen isn’t going to matter in a few years. 3. It’s okay to admit you’re hurting; everybody does sometimes. 4. You cannot stop the inevitable, you can only postpone it. 5. Everything happens for a reason. Every damn thing that happens in your life is supposed to. The small annoyances of your phone dying, to missing the school bus, to these huge life alterations… are occurring for a reason. Sometimes we may never know that reason, but there is one. 6. Nobody has gone through the same things as you. This is equally as pleasing as it is terrifying. 7. Everything is a state of mind. Fear, confidence, beauty, and happiness. You decide who you are. You tell yourself you are beautiful, and... you are. 8. Forgive and forget. Holding a grudge harms you more than the one you are holding it against. 9. Not a single soul that inhabits this earth is perfect. Don’t expect perfection from anyone, particularly yourself. 10. Don’t try to force anything. Things will all eventually fall into place. 11. You have more power than you think. 12. Laugh as many times in a day as you can. Laugh obnoxiously. Giggle. Laugh so damn hard tears fall out of your sparkling eyes. Laugh so hard you snort. Laugh at inappropriate moments. You never know who will fall in love with your laugh. 13. Take care of yourself first. If it’s ever too much, do what’s best for you. You matter a hell of a lot more than you think. To hell with any teacher who tells you that you’re a failure because you weren’t able to stay up until 3 a.m. to cater to their needs. To hell with anyone who judges you on something they do not even attempt to understand. 14. Do not base your opinion on anything or anyone based on what someone else has said, form your own opinion. 15. Get to know people. Talk to them. Let them in. Ask them questions. Understand them. But most importantly, listen. Be there for everyone. Have deep talks. Skip the stupid small talk. Observe the flutter of their eyelids, the vibration of their laughter, and the beauty of their presence. 16. Never, ever reveal everything you know. Ever.