life can be hard sometimes, but it's going to be ok

to those who stumble upon this page and perhaps, need some comfort or encouragement at any point of your life:

if u ever feel like giving up, don't.
if u think u can't do something, try.
if u try and fail, then try again.
if u don't, u may always wonder why u gave up so easily.

don't let life pass u by; the only way to get ahead is to hold your head up high.
try not to be discouraged when things get in your way;
just climb each mountain inch by inch,
and take life day by day.
eventually u will find the strength u had to seek,
not only to scale that mountain but reach its mighty peak.

- T.L. Nash

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no one ever said life would be easy, and it seems so unfair sometimes.
yet life's ups and downs makes us better and stronger,
even though we may not realise it at the moment.

remember -- when u're hurt, let the pain out.
when u're sad, let the tears flow.
when u're angry, release it.
when frustration sets in, work it out.
help yourself as much as u can.
u can be your own best friend.

- Laurie Giglio

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life is not always easy;
it's not always fair, either.
it often gets our hopes up
only to let us down;
it knows how to keep us waiting, too,
testing both our patience and faith.

i know that recently life has left u questioning yourself
and the decisions u've made.
just remember it's the long run that counts.
though life appears to be one big struggle for now,
there are wonderful things
waiting for u down the road.

- Kari Kampakis

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life is entirely about perception -- our attitudes and how we choose to act upon our intentions.

so when life throws us a curveball,
instead of worrying that we aren't ready for it
or that it's unexpected,
we should see the moment as something to learn from
and as something to incite us to grow.
most of all, we should see it as an opportunity
to broaden our awareness of authentic happiness...
the happiness that comes from seeing life in a whole new way.

- Debbie Burton-Peddle

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don't let go of hope.
hope gives u the strength to keep going
when u feel like giving up.
don't ever quit believing in yourself.
as long as u believe u can,
u will have a reason for trying.
don't let anyone hold your happiness in their hands;
hold it in yours,
so it will always be within your reach.

don't measure success or failure
by material wealth,
but by how u feel;
our feelings determine the richness of our lives.
don't let bad moments overcome u;
be patient, and they will pass.
don't hesitate to reach out for help;
we all need it from time to time.
don't wait for what u want to come to u.
go after it with all that u are,
knowing that life will meet u halfway.

don't feel like u've lost
when plans and dreams fall short of your hopes.
anytime u learn something new about yourself or about life,
u have progressed.

don't do anything that takes away from your self-respect.
feeling good about yourself
is essential to feeling good about life.

don't ever forget how to laugh
or be too proud to cry.
it is by doing both
that we live life to its fullest.

- Nancye Sims