Everything happens for a reason

Sometimes people come into your life and you know right away that they were meant to be there?
to serve some sort of purpose, teach you a lesson or help figure out who you are or who you want to become.
You never know who these people may be but when you lock eyes with them,
you know that every moment that they will affect your life in some profound way.
And sometimes things happen to you at the time that may see horrible, painful and unfair, but in reflection you realize that without overcoming these obstacles you would have never realized your potential, strength, will power or heart.
Everything happens for a reason.
Nothing happens by chance or by means of good luck. Illness, injury, love, lost moments of true greatness and sheer stupidity all occurs to test the limits of your soul.
Without these small tests, life would be like a smoothly paved, straight, flat road to nowhere. Safe and comfortable but dull and utterly pointless. The people you meet affect your life. The successes and downfalls that you experience can create whom you are, and the bad experiences can be learned from. In fact, they are probably the more poignant and important ones. If someone hurts you, betrays you or breaks your heart, forgive them because they have helped you learn about trust and the importance of being cautious to whom you open your heart to. If someone loves you, love them back unconditionally, not only because they love you, but also because they are teaching you to love and open your heart and eyes to little things. Make everyday count. Appreciate every moment and take from it everything that you possibly can, for you may never be able to experience it again.
Talk to people you have never talked to you possibly can, for you may never be able


NATURAL HIGHS

* Falling in love.
* Laughing so hard your face hurts.
* A hot shower.
* No lines at the Super Wal-Mart.
* A special glance.
* Getting mail.
* Taking a drive on a pretty road.
* Hearing your favorite song on the radio.
* Lying in bed listening to the rain outside.
* Hot towels out of the dryer.
* Walking out of your last final.
* Finding the sweater you want is on sale for half price.
* Chocolate milkshake.
* A long distance phone call.
* Getting invited to a dance.
* A bubble bath.
* Giggling.
* A good conversation.
* A care package.
* The beach.
* Finding a $20 bill in your coat from last winter.
* Laughing at yourself.
* Midnight phone calls that last for hours.
* Running through sprinklers.
* Laughing for absolutely no reason at all.
* Having someone tell you that you're beautiful.
* Laughing at an inside joke.
* Slumber parties.
* Accidentally overhearing someone say something nice about you.
* Waking up and realizing you still have a few hours left to sleep.
* Your first kiss.
* Being part of a team.
* Making new friends or spending time with old ones.
* Playing with a new puppy.
* Late night talks with your roommate that keeps you from sleeping.
* Having someone play with your hair.
* Sweet dreams.
* Hot chocolate.
* Road trips with friends.
* Swinging on swings.
* Falling in love for the first time.
* Watching a good movie cuddled up on a couch with someone you love.
* Wrapping presents under the Christmas tree while eating cookies and drinking eggnog.
* Song lyrics printed inside your new CD so you can sing along without feeling stupid.
* Going to a really good concert.
* Getting butterflies in your stomach every time you see that one person.
* Making eye contact with a cute stranger.
* Winning a really competitive game.
* Making chocolate chip cookies!
* Having your friends send you homemade cookies!
* Spending time with close friends!
* Running through the fountains with your friends.
* Riding a bike downhill.
* The feeling after running a few miles-an accomplishment!
* The feeling you get the first time you step on stage.
* Seeing smiles and hearing laughter from your friends...
* Holding hands with someone you care about.
* Wearing your boyfriend's shirt that still smells like his cologne.
* Running into an old friend and realizing that some things (good or bad) never change.
* Discovering that love is unconditional and stronger than time.
* Riding the best roller coasters over and over.
* Hugging the person you love.
* Watching the expression someone's face as they open a much-desired present from you.
* Kisses on your forehead from the first and only boy you have ever loved.
* Watching the sunrise.
* Getting out of bed every morning and thanking God for another beautiful day.