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To Anyone Who Could Use A Smile

We all need a reminder of what we're fighting for.

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To Anyone Who Could Use A Smile
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We live in a generation where we have so many things. We have so much technology, so many ways to get to meet new people, places to go and find out more about ourselves and others. It's an amazing thing. And yet, with bountiful opportunities and adventures to be had, we have so much trouble conveying ourselves and understanding each other. We have potential to love ourselves and others, but for some reason we find it harder than ever to be truly happy.

I know that life isn't always easy. I know that some days will be harder than others. I know that there is a lot on your mind, whether you express it or not. But I want you to know that everything you do makes you such a beautiful person. Just because you don't talk about your emotions doesn't mean that no one cares or notices. It takes a lot to fight a battle, and you would be surprised how many people care about you and your well being.

When we struggle with ourselves or other things, we find ourselves caught in a web of ups and downs. There are some days we just want to dance and sing, and can't stop laughing at corny jokes or crazy moments. Then there are other days when we just don't want to do anything, when we think too much about things we can't control, or about the times that didn't make us smile. But it is important to realize that even though it is okay not to be okay, it is just as important to pick ourselves back up again after we fall.

You are human. You are going to get hurt and hurt others at times. You will sometimes see things happening on social media that bring you down. You will make mistakes, and feel pretty shitty or confused about why something happened the way it did.

But that should not deter you from enjoying life. Whether it's things with family, friends, school/work, etc., you are so strong in facing them head on. From learning from the times you messed up or the times that others messed up with you, each smile you make yourself put on to seize the day, each time you allow yourself to cry and talk about your feelings, each time you build yourself up makes you that much of a stronger person.

Anger, jealousy, sadness and worry — as human beings we will sometimes face these emotions, and that does not make us bad people. But they should be constant reminders as to how important it is keep fighting beyond it and not letting those emotions become us. There is so much more authentic beauty in laughter, care, love, and happiness. Fight for yourself and the people who never want to see you down.

Always remember: beat down, but not broken. Do not mistake the wounded warrior as someone who cannot get back up and attack. Bruised and battered, he will pick himself up, this time with the strongest battle cry of them all.

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