Embrace life

It's 11pm and I'm listening to music reflecting on life. 

How far I've come. 

How many steps I've made backwards and forwards. 

I grew up rough, seriously rough. 

Because of that, I naturally lean towards the negative, 

always looking for the next nightmare to begin. 

Anxiety and depression have haunted me since childhood. 

Despite the obstacles, the many, many obstacles like I'm a freaking target...

I've learned to re-parent myself, made some pretty awesome accomplishments and grown up a lot! 

On the contrary, 

I also made what seems like a million mistakes, bad decisions and wtf moments.

I've realized to just embrace life and the most shittiest of times. During the sorrow and sadness, 

in the darkness, 

in the stillness when no one is looking, 

it is me who decides if I drown.

Why not make life a little fun? 

Look on the bright side. 

Look at the beautiful flowers. 

Love the sunshine and blue sky.

Smile when a lizard runs by.

Because those are the little things that make this world so amazing! 

Forget the haters, let go of the past, look for your breakthrough moment. 

Take that leap of faith! 

Author: April Rose Pierce