Ten Things I Hope You Understand

1. I hope you understand that to try is to truly win. And that to have put your hands on the plough is to have conquered inertia. That this thing called victory is our creation, and should find personal 'meaning' with you

2. I hope you understand that love is still the greatest force on earth, irrespective of how unlucky you might have been with it. That to have loved, and to have been loved is one of life's greatest gift, and that you will always pick love over hate.

3. I hope you understand the 'why'of why you started at all. That in the midst of the chaos, the lingering noises that mask themselves as wisdom, you find your raison d'etre, the reason for which you ventured, and to thyself be true.

4. I hope you understand that every moment is fleeting. That you must find meaning for your appearance in this space. That doing what you love should be pursued either as the 'main event' of your life or as a 'side attraction.' That to totally ignore this path is to have only half-lived.

5. I hope you understand that life will throw you curve balls, catch you unawares alot, rock your boat uninvited and pass sour lemons your way. That to go through the school of hard knocks which life is, is what it means to have been educated, and that your badge of living comes from these vicissitudes.

6. I hope you understand that to be kind is a treasure you should gift everyone. That true kindness is in the little things...The opening the door for someone else, saying please, letting someone else take the last seat on the bus and simply being a good person.

7. I hope you understand that it is fine to cry. That it is perfectly ok to feel exhausted, whimper and not be up for it on some days. That on these days, the world will cut you some slack, but that you will get back on your feet and go again.

8. I hope you understand that people will not always be there for you. That there are some of life's battles you will have to go alone. That these battles are for 'self' only. Battles that will test your will, conviction, staying power and your loyalty.

9. I hope you understand that the gift of true friendship is priceless. That 'real' old friends are the best. That you must seek friends that will always have your back, and more importantly, you must be the kind of friend you seek.

10. I hope you understand that God is still the greatest waymaker. That He can pick your pieces and make a masterpiece from it, and that he loves you more than your mind can ever conceive. I hope you never forget this in your darkest days.